Fire Department

The Township of Hamilton Fire Department has three fire halls located in Baltimore, Bewdley and Harwood, to provide an effective fire service within the Township. The Township is very fortunate to have 60 volunteer firefighters who dedicate their time and efforts to ensure that the community receives the best service possible. It is their commitment to the community that clearly stands out.

The majority of their calls result from requests for emergency medical assistance. They are normally the first to arrive and provide assistance. They are also called for emergencies relating to vehicle accidents, structure fires, grass or rubbish fires, water rescues, downed hydro lines and other alarms.

In addition to all of the above, they also focus on fire prevention and public awareness through contact with schools, community events, direct contact and other programs.

In a Limited Service Residential Zone, there is no commitment or requirement by the municipality to assume responsibility for ownership or maintenance of any private road. Due to road condition of privately maintained roads, there is no commitment or requirement by the municipality to ensure that emergency vehicles are able to access privately owned roads.  The intent of the Limited Service Residential Zone is to recognize residential development on private roads.

EMERGENCY 9-1-1
9-1-1 Emergency Service is in place within Hamilton Township. It may be used for emergency Fire, Police and Ambulance calls. Please provide the dispatch service with your civic address and Township. You must use both the number and street/road name and Township (i.e. 2000 Smith Road, Hamilton Township). The number is not valid without the street name. It is also helpful to continue to provide the lot, concession and Township with directions to your property. Please note that when reporting a Police Emergency via cell phone dial *677. For complaints about driving, speeding, suspicious persons, etc., please call 905-372-5421, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 1-888-310-1122 (1-888-310-1133 for TTY only)

9-1-1 Replacement Signs
Replacement signs are available at the municipal office and should be ordered in advance.
ALL 911 ADDRESSING SIGNS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF A REFLECTIVE MATERIAL

BURNING PERMITS

A burning permit is required for all "open fires" as defined in By-law 2006-26.  An application must be completed at the Municipal Office.

Approval from the applicable Fire Chief is required prior to all burning. By-Law 2006-26 outlines open air burning and precautions to be observed by those persons setting out such fires. A Fire Chief or designate may extinguish an approved fire if it results in a health or safety hazard.

The Township will fine owners who start fires if they have not received prior approval from the applicable Fire Chief or designate.

False Alarms and Grass Fires
Costs for false alarms and grass fires may be charged back to the property owner.

TANKER SHUTTLE ACCREDITATION - Hamilton Township has achieved Tanker Shuttle Accreditation at the Harwood, Baltimore and Bewdley Fire Stations.

BALTIMORE FIRE DEPARTMENT
2598 Van Luven Road
Baltimore, ON
K0K 1C0
Telephone: 905-372-9891
Fax: 905-372-2640
Contacts:
Baltimore Fire Chief Ken Clapperton - baltimorefire@hamiltontownship.ca
Baltimore Deputy Fire Chief Bill Cane
Baltimore Fire Prevention Officer Gary Ferguson
Baltimore Training Officer Steve Mitchell
Captain Steve Mitchell
Captain Trevor Clapperton
Captain Ben Latchford

BEWDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
5125 Main Street, P.O. Box 510
Bewdley, ON
K0L 1E0
Telephone: 905-797-2361
Fax: 905-797-2849
Contacts:
Bewdley Fire Chief Reg Jackson - bewdleyfire@hamiltontownship.ca
Bewdley Deputy Fire Chief Michael Robinson
Bewdley Fire Prevention Officer Susan Dinesen
Bewdley Training Officer
Captain Jamie Scholtes
Captain Mike Hawley

HARWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT
5424 Front Street
Harwood, ON
K0K 2H0
Telephone: 905-342-2934
Fax: 905-342-2176
Contacts:
Harwood Fire Chief Peter Staples : harwoodfire@hamiltontownship.ca
Harwood Deputy Fire Chief Carmen Tinney
Harwood Fire Prevention Officer Orley Kellar
Harwood Training Officer Jason George
Captain Charlie McFarland
Captain Scott Minifie

NOTE: Messages for the Fire Departments can be left at the Municipal Office.