Fire & Emergency Services

About the Fire Department

Our Fire Department is comprised of 120 volunteer firefighters, with a full-time Fire Chief, Deputy Chief of Operations, Deputy Chief of Prevention & Life Safety, Chief Training Officer, and a Fire Prevention Officer.

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Volunteer Firefighting Recruitment

The Township of Oro-Medonte is currently recruiting for the position of “Volunteer Firefighters” for Stations #1 (Shanty Bay), #3 (Horseshoe Valley), #5 (Warminster), and #6 (Moonstone). View the Volunteer Firefighters Recruitment Job Posting.

Volunteer Firefighting Recruitment Job Posting

Fire & Emergency Situations

If you find yourself in the unfortunate scenario where fire or a health/accident related emergency occurs, please take the following steps:

Get out and stay out - exit the fire area/building immediately, close doors behind you, and let people know there is danger by shouting “FIRE" upon exiting.
Call 9-1-1 from a safe location.
Establish an accountability (i.e. number of people who may still be in the area/building) and be prepared to provide information to the first emergency service that arrives (i.e. Fire, Paramedic services, or Police)
Assist Emergency Services by staying back out of harm's way. Emergency services need room to work - move vehicles off roadways and ensure all people stay away and clear.
Wait for emergency services to indicate the fire area/building is safe (i.e. “all clear") to re-enter before considering re-entry for any purpose.

Practicing your home escape and evacuation plans better prepares you for emergencies. Please keep these 4 key life-saving tactics in mind:

LOOK for potential fire hazards around your home and take action to prevent fire from starting.
LISTEN for smoke alarms in an emergency. Make sure everyone knows the sound of smoke alarms and can hear them in an emergency. There is no time to spare in a fire - early detection gives you the extra seconds you need to get out safely.
LEARN two ways out of every room in your home. Practice an escape plan with everyone in your home before a fire starts so you and your family can get out quickly.
GET OUT & STAY OUT - when smoke alarms sound in an emergency, get out immediately and call 9-1-1 from outside. Never re-enter a burning building.

Are You Prepared for Emergencies?

Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services is reminding residents about the importance of preparing themselves and their families for a wide-range of potential emergency situations.

Take the steps to be prepared:

Know the risks
Make a plan
Get a kit

Please take the time to review the following resources:

Grown-Ups - Children don't always awake when the smoke alarm sounds. Know what your child will do before a fire occurs.
Get more information on smoke alarms and escape planning at:

Tanker Shuttle Certificate Oro-Medonte

Children's Emergency Management Education