Fire and Rescue Services

Battery Recycling

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services have partnered with Call2Recycle – Battery Recycling – to provide an opportunity for the community to safely drop off used batteries. They can be dropped off at the Keswick and Sutton Fire stations between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Don’t let dead batteries become a hazard. For more information on recycling batteries, visit recycleyourbatteries.ca.

Mission and services provided

The mission of Georgina Fire and Rescue Services is to provide the utmost professional and competent service through its commitment to quality and excellence in the community for residents and visitors.

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services provides a range of services to residents and visitors in the Town of Georgina, including:

fire suppression
medical aid response
motor vehicle accident response
hazardous material response
ice/water rescue response
fire prevention
public education
enforcement of the Ontario Fire Code
investigation of the causes of fires

Our services and mandate are outlined in the Establishing and Regulating By-law. The department runs as a composite department with three fire stations that provide 24-7 protection to residents.

Silent but deadly, protect yourself with a CO alarm with an image of the carbon monoxide alarm

CO Awareness Week

Nov. 1-7 is CO Awareness Week. Take some time and learn about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. It is known as the silent killer because you cannot taste, smell or see it. It is a gas produced by fuel-fired appliances such as a furnace, gas range or fireplace.

Ensure your home has working CO alarms outside all sleeping areas. Test your CO alarms once a month and change the batteries every six months. CO alarms do expire. They have a life span of five to seven years. If you have expired alarms, be sure to install new ones this week.

Have all heating appliances and chimneys inspected once a year by a qualified technician to ensure they are operating efficiently. Keeps vents around your home clear of snow and ice buildup during the colder months.

Heating safety

Portable space heaters are becoming more and more popular. Keep combustibles one metre away from heaters and the furnace. Only use portable heaters with overheat and tip-over protection. Always plug heaters directly into an outlet. Never use your oven to heat your home. Be sure to turn heaters off before going to bed.

Winter safety

Be prepared before a winter storm occurs and gather food, water and medicine. Stores might be closed and it may be unsafe to travel. Create your own 72-hour kit for you and your family in the event of a power outage or if it is too dangerous to travel on the roads.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. If your home has fuel-fired appliances or an attached garage, be sure to install CO alarms outside of all sleeping areas. Test your alarms before the winter storm season and every month to ensure they are working.

Avoid using candles during a power outage or winter storm because of the fire risk. Use battery-powered lights and flashlights instead.

Smoking safety

Smoking is the number one cause of fatal home fires. Encourage smokers to smoke outside and never smoke in bed. If people have been smoking in your home, check behind chair and sofa cushions for cigarette butts before going to bed.

Be alert if you’re going to smoke no matter what you smoke. Do not smoke if you have consumed alcohol or medications that make you drowsy.
Extinguish butts into a non-combustible ashtray filled with water or sand. Once the ashes have cooled, dispose of them into a metal container with a lid and store them outside of your home.

What3Words

What3Words is a mobile phone app that can help Georgina Fire and Rescue Services get to you sooner. If you’re lost or need emergency assistance, use the free What3Words app to find the three words for your location, then give them to the emergency services over the phone. This way, emergency responders will know your exact location. Before your next adventure, download the app from Google Play or Apple App Store.

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Burn permits

Applications available online

Online permit applications for Agricultural and Open-air Burn Permits are now available.