Fire Department

The Fire Department consists of qualified, trained volunteer firefighters.  Their individual time and effort is the reason for the efficiency of the entire unit.  The Fire Department, which is located adjacent to the Township Office, operates through various donations from the community, fundraising events and a budget approved by Council.  The organization is committed to helping with fire protection or other emergencies.

The Chisholm volunteer Fire Department is always looking for new members.  Applicants must be at least nineteen (19) years of age and be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

 

It is recommended to attend at least one meeting prior to applying.  The Fire Department meets every week, on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire Hall located at 2847 Chiswick Line.  If anyone is interested in volunteering, please contact the office to obtain an application form.

 

Burning Permits

According to By-law 97-06, being a by-law for prescribing the time for setting fires in the Township of Chisholm and the precautions to be observed, all persons setting an open air fire in the Township of Chisholm between the 1st day of April and the 31st day of October shall first obtain a fire permit.  The material to be burned shall be limited to grass and wood or by-products of wood.  A fire permit is also required for incinerator fires.

 

Permits for brush burning and or land clearing are given out for three days at a time, whereas a permit for incinerator is good for the season unless there is a fire ban.  Nor burning is permitted between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

 

These permits can be obtained through the Township Office or from members of the Volunteer Fire Department.