Prince Edward County Fire Department – 2013

FIRE DEPARTMENT NON-EMERGENCY: 613-476-2602

EMERGENCY: 911

Call in before you burn: 613-476-7232 or 613-962-3497

With the purpose of improving emergency response times, increasing safety measures for firefighters and enhancing overall operations of the fire department, three new trucks – two pumpers and one tanker – have been added to Prince Edward County’s fleet of vehicles.

“On behalf of the fire department, I would like to thank County council for their support by approving the 10-year plan for the replacement of the fire department’s vehicles,” said Fire Chief Scott Manlow. “These new vehicles will serve the community for a number of years to come.”

In 2012, council approved a 10-year capital plan designed to retire and replace the department’s vehicles. A bidding process was held in 2012 and Dependable Emergency Vehicles of Brampton, Ontario was contracted to provide the two pumper trucks and one 1800-gallon tanker. The trucks were delivered in early 2013 for a total cost of $662,550.

The pumpers are located in Ameliasburgh (Rossmore Station) and Bloomfield (Mallory Station), and the tanker is servicing the Hallowell region (Heights Station). Cost, design, warranty, service and delivery were key considerations in selecting the manufacturer.

“Public safety is the County’s top priority,” said mayor Peter Mertens. “We are committed to ensuring our firefighters are equipped with equipment designed to keep our residents safe.”

The new trucks will replace two 27-year old pumpers and one 30-year old tanker. In addition to providing increased safety measures, the new trucks will reduce the fire department’s vehicle maintenance costs, positively impact the County’s insurance underwriter’s rating.

With the 10-year plan currently under way, new trucks will be added on a yearly basis at a cost already accommodated in the annual budget.

The Picton Fire Fighters Association presented $500 to Hospice Prince Edward’s Lighting the Way Campaign. The team challenges the County’s other fire halls to match the donation they realized from the annual Christmas tree sale. From left, Mark Davis, Lighting The Way Campaign Chair, Mike Vidito, Shawn Whalen, Gord Bell, Jason Young and Nancy Parks, Hospice Prince Edward Executive Director.

Call in before you burn: 613-476-7232 or 613-962-3497

Residents can activate their burn permit by dialing in on a touch tone phone to the automated system, where they will be prompted to notify the fire department of their intention to burn by entering their four digit burn permit number.
Users who do not have a touch tone phone are directed to dial 613-476-2345, which will connect the individual directly to the fire department and allow them to activate their permit.

Permits are valid from date of issue to December 31st of the year issued and cost $15 each.

Permits can be purchased at the following Municipal Offices:

• Picton Fire Station 2 Ross Street, Picton All hours

• Shire Hall 332 Main Street, Picton – Mon.- Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Prince Edward County libraries

CLICK on application to print – fill out the information and submit to the above mentioned offices

Volunteer firefighters are your neighbours, your co-workers and your friends. They are the men and women who respond to emergencies in Prince Edward County.

The fire department provides a range of programs to protect the lives and property of the residents of Prince Edward County from the adverse effects of fire, sudden medical emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature.
The Fire Department is responsible for firefighting, investigations, inspections and prevention services and responsibilities include education and program services, inquiries, fire code enforcement, fire engineering plans, fire suppression, rescue services, emergency defibrillation and medical assist services, and ice water rescue.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, print off the application (link below), or pick one up at The Prince Edward County Fire Department, 2 Ross St., Picton.

http://pecounty.on.ca/government/corporate_services/pdf/FirevolunteerFFad.pdf

Below a video from a training session.