Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue
14 Sherbrooke Street East K7H 1A2 Perth, ON, Canada

Fire Department Update on June 30, 2020: Thanks to the sporadic rain showers over the last few days all open air burning IS PERMITTED in both Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township. We ask that all residents be careful though as there are some areas in both Townships that are very dry. We have been getting lots of calls for information regarding the use of fireworks. Currently fireworks are not regulated in either Township (there are no by-laws to support/e...nforce the use of fireworks). Here is an information page including tips and best practices when setting off your own fireworks. Please be considerate and notify your neighbours if you plan on setting off fireworks. Residents should expect and plan on seeing and hearing lots of fireworks tomorrow and into the weekend. Please stay safe and have fun. Happy Canada Day! Please LIKE and SHARE to help spread the word!

OPEN AIR BURNING UPDATE: June 24, 2020 Some areas in Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township are becoming quite dry. If we don't get more rain in the next couple weeks we will be forced to implement a PARTIAL Open Air Burn Ban (Campfires and burn barrels only). We ask that all residents take extreme caution when burning. Make sure you have/obtain a fire permit (and call it in), don't burn in areas with brown dead grass, don't burn when its windy, have a water... source available to extinguish the fire and never leave a fire unattended. If you have any questions or concerns please contact 613-267-2596 or [email protected] Thanks!

The Fire Department is selling it's 1994 GMC Topkick Tanker on GovDeals.ca Please SHARE to help spread the word. Here's the link: https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm

The NEW Tanker for BBD&E Station is now in Service! Special thanks to Oakes Truck Sales and Carl Thibault Emergency Vehicles for helping us build this custom (and impressive) fire truck!

Fire Ban Update: May 6, 2020 The Fire Ban will be lifted starting TOMORROW, Thursday, May 7, 2020! Please always use caution when burning especially in areas that still have some long dead grass. Don't burn if it's windy and make sure you have a water source available to extinguish the fire. ... Please make sure you have/obtain a fire permit before burning (Fire Permits are FREE and are good for as long as you own the property!) To obtain a fire permit (or if you have lost your fire permit) please email [email protected] or call 613-259-9963 (SENDING AN EMAIL WILL GET YOU YOUR PERMIT QUICKER). For really quick turnaround time please include your name, address, phone number and email address in the call/email and also indicate if you own/rent the property where you will be burning. A big thank you to all residents for your patience and understanding over the last few weeks. We are just as excited as you that the fire ban is being lifted! Have a great weekend and please continue to be safe! Please LIKE and SHARE to help spread the word!

Friday, May 1, 2020: FIRE BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT! Lawns are greening up nicely and the fields slowly are too. Hopefully with some nice warm weather this weekend it will really speed things up. We are leaving the fire ban on for the weekend and will reassess at the beginning of the week. Stay tuned for more updates! Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding! We will lift the fire ban as soon as it is safe to do so! ... Have a great weekend and stay safe! Please SHARE to help spread the word! Thanks!

Friday, April 17, 2020: BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT! This picture was taken in Tay Valley Township. As you can see the lawn is starting to green up but the field behind it is still very brown and dormant. The fire ban wont be lifted until all lawns, fields and properties in Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township have greened up. So unfortunately this means absolutely no burning (not even campfires or chimneas) until further notice. ... We would like to thank all residents for their cooperation. Have a good weekend and stay safe!!

UPDATE: Thursday, April 9th, 2020 Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue has been under a County-Wide fire ban since Thursday, April 2nd. This fire ban includes campfires and burn barrels! We would like to thank those who are complying with the fire ban.... Even though today there is snow on the ground and the forecast shows rain all weekend unfortunately we are unable to lift the fire ban. The good news is all this snow and rain will really help to make the grass turn green and once that happens we will lift the fire ban ASAP. We understand it is a difficult time, we further understand that people may see this as an opportune time to burn, but it is absolutely the worst time to burn. The brown, dry, dormant grass dries out very quickly (even after it has just snowed/rained) and creates a dangerous fire accelerant. The Fire Department has the authority to levy fines or costs against property owners who willingly ignore the burn ban and unnecessarily consume the resources of the municipality and put firefighters at risk. Any burning calls we receive requires our volunteer firefighters to respond which can be pulling them away from real emergencies, not to mention the possible exposure to Covid-19. Lets remember that our valuable firefighters then return home and possibly expose their families. Our firefighters are volunteers and will be there for you in the time of need, but if they become ill, they will not be available to help you. We ask for your patience and await updates on when the fire ban will be lifted. Stay safe and have a great long weekend!

REMINDER: Saturday April 4, 2020 TOTAL FIRE BAN! ABSOLUTELY NO BURNING IS PERMITTED. 6 burning complaints in the last hour! The fire danger right now is EXTREMELY HIGH! ... The fire department charges MTO rates of $485 per truck per hour. A minimum of three trucks respond to each call. If you are caught burning during a fire ban you will be charged. Please help protect our first responders and DO NOT BURN. Please SHARE to help spread the word! Thanks!

OPEN-AIR BURNING UPDATE: April 1, 2020 Effective Thursday, April 2, 2020 a TOTAL OPEN-AIR BURN BAN will be implmented for Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township until further notice. Did you know that dormant grass (brown "dead" grass) is highly flammable and grasses respond quickly to changes in moisture? This means that even though it may have rained recently, until the grass greens itself up, it can very quickly lose moisture and be ready to catch fire aga...in. This is why our Fire Chief has made the difficult decision to implement a burn ban at this time and has released the following statement: The ban applies to ALL open-air fires including agricultural burns, brush piles, burn barrels, campfires, chimeneas, cooking fires, consumer fireworks, incinerators and other types of outdoor burning, but does not include outdoor furnaces or cooking appliances with a mechanical shutoff, i.e. propane or natural gas cooking equipment. Due to the concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the need for social distancing and to assist in the health, safety and well-being of our firefighters we placed an open-air burn ban as a precautionary measure to avoid any additional strain on our fire services at this time. We are committed to providing and maintaining emergency response within our communities and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we cope with this uncertain and unprecedented situation. PLEASE SHARE TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Thank you.

Please use extreme caution when burning this weekend! Activate your fire permit, DONT BURN IN AREAS WITH LONG DEAD GRASS, make sure you have a water source to extinguish the fire and NEVER LEAVE A FIRE UNATTENDED. If you have any questions please contact the Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue Administration Office at 613-267-2596 ext. 4 or [email protected]... Please SHARE to help spread the word. Thanks!

The Fire Permit line is very busy today. Thanks everyone for calling in their permits and getting your burning done! Just a reminder to take extreme caution when burning right now. This means dont burn in areas with long dead grass, dont burn when its windy, make sure you have a water source available and NEVER leave the fire unattended. We will keep the fire ban off for as long as it is safe to do so (it helps when we arent getting any emergency calls for any type of ...open air burning issues!) Keep up the responsible burning and stay safe!

OPEN AIR BURNING UPDATE: MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020 CURRENTLY THERE IS NO OPEN AIR BURNING BAN IN EFFECT. However all residents should take extreme caution when burning. Make sure to activate your fire permit, do not burn in areas with long dead grass, make sure to have a water source available to extinguish the fire, never leave the fire unattended and follow ALL the rules on your fire permit. Please follow our Facebook page or call the fire department for regular open air burn...ing updates. Please SHARE to help spread the word. Thanks!

In an effort to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, effective immediately Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue has restricted public access to its administration office located at 14 Sherbrooke Street East in Perth, Ontario until further notice. The administration office will remain open for business and will continue to provide services, however we ask the public to contact the office by calling 613-267-2596 ext. 4 or emailing [email protected]. The Fire Depa...rtment will continue to monitor the situation and take direction from the Federal, Provincial and local health agencies. As the situation continues to evolve, we will continue to keep you updated through the Fire Departments Facebook page. As always, residents and staff are encouraged to be proactive and follow Health Unit directives on protecting themselves and their family during this situation. See more

REMINDER: If you have brush that has been piling up over the winter that needs burned now is a good time to call in your Fire Permit and get it done. Depending on the weather conditions an open air burning ban may be implemented in the coming weeks. Follow our Facebook Page for open air burning updates. Need a Fire Permit? (IT'S FREE!) Drop into your Township Office or Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue at 14 Sherbrooke St. E., Perth, Ontario. Fire Permits are ...required for ALL burning year-round. If you have any questions or concerns regarding open air burning, please call Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue at 613-267-2596. PLEASE SHARE TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

The BBD&E Firefighter's Association is hosting a trivia night on February 29, 2020! If you want to register a team or want more information please contact Megan at 613-267-2596 ext. 4 or email: [email protected]. Please SHARE and help spread the word!

After a three-year planning process, a trio of Lanark County fire departments have replaced outdated breathing equipment with the new state-of-the-art model.

Make sure your furnace and hot water tank vents are clear of snow and ice . Otherwise deadly carbon monoxide can build up inside your home . Ensure you have a w...orking CO detector outside of all sleeping areas in your home . Never operate a generator inside of garages or sheds or CO can build to deadly levels .

Happy New Year! The New Year is a great time to check your smoke alarms/CO alarms! Make sure to check the replacement date, the batteries and make sure everything is in good working order! It's also a good habit to check your fire extinguishers too!... Call us if you have any questions or concerns: 613-267-2596 ext. 4.

A captain and proud member of the Rideau Lakes Fire Department for over two decades, Brian Giffs contribution to his community was honoured during a Celebratio...n of Life Sunday. A special tribute from his comrades in emergency services, as well as a display of items lovingly put together by family, were highlights of the afternoon. University Hospitals Kingston Foundation Smiths Falls Professional Fire Fighter Association Local 1593 Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue Lanark Highlands Fire Service Ocean Wave Fire Company Elizabethtown Kitley Fire Department See more

BBD&E and South Sherbrooke are both hiring volunteer Firefighters. Please call or drop in to the BBDE Station to get an application form. Address - 14 Sherbrooke St, Perth, ON or call 613-267-2596, ext 4

November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

Plan your route! Make sure everyone knows what to do.

BBD&E Station are hosting an OPEN HOUSE & BBQ on October 9th. See below for details. As Part of 2019 Fire Prevention Week ... BBD&E Fire Station Is Having an Open House & BBQ On Wednesday,October 9, 2019 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Firefighters will be at the station to provide handouts on fire prevention and home fire safety. Firefighters will be able to check your home fire extinguishers, if you wish to bring them. Fire hall and equipment tours will also be available during the Open House. Residents of Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley can bring any non-working smoke alarm to the Open House and have it replaced with a new alarm, free of charge. Firefighters will replace one alarm per household. As there is a limited supply, it will be a first come first serve basis. Please join us on October 9th for our Open House & BBQ.

Hope to see you at BBD&E Open House and BBQ tomorrow - Wednesday, October 9th!

BBD&E Training At last night's training (Oct. 2nd), Firefighters used their fog machine to simulate smoke in a house. Thank you to Rental Village for allowing us to use the house on Drummond Street for this training simulation. If you have any questions about this training, Firefighters will be happy to answer them at our Open House & BBQ on October 9th!

New Jaws of Life Equipment DNETV Fire Rescue, and the 3 other Lanark County Fire Departments who have a Lanark County Rescue Unit, recently received new Jaws of Life equipment. On September 26th, 6 members from these Fire Departments were invited to attend a demonstration using the new equipment. We will have this equipment available for you to view at our Open House on October 9th. Firefighters will be available to answer any questions.

HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING Take a minute (yes that's all it will take) and have a look at this video. Plan your fire escape now! https://drive.google.com//1K_bnjA40VncRVnJ0RrHIPHAMHA/view

DNETV Fire Rescue Annual Smoke Detector Blitz On Wednesday evening, September 4, 2019, BBD&E firefighters went door to door to check smoke alarms and CO alarms for homeowners and answer any questions. Some homes on the following roads were canvassed:... Craigs Shore Road Lake Lane Port Elmsley Road Narrows Lock Road Merkley Road Machin Road Black Bass Bay Road Coleman Drivr Yacht Club Road Rose Mac Drive Manor Way Stonedge Lane Firefighters canvassed 118 homes, gave out 2 batteries, 6 smoke alarms, 2 CO alarms and advised 3 homeowners to replace or add a smoke or CO alarm. Thanks to everyone for their cooperation! If anyone outside these areas have questions, please call the DNETV Admin Office at 613-267-2596 or your local Fire Department. SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES

DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY TAY VALLEY BOOT DRIVES FOR M.D. BBD&E AND SOUTH SHERBROOKE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION South Sherbrooke Station held their annual Boot Drive for M.D. on Saturday, August 24, 2019, raising approximately $2,200. BBD&E Station held their annual Boot Drive for M.D. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, raising approximately $8,200 on behalf of BBD&E and Perth Firefighter Associations. Next year Perth will hold the Boot Drive on behalf of both stations.... Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley and Perth Firefighters would like to thank everyone for their donations to Muscular Dystrophy this year. Your generosity helps make these events so successful.

BBDE STATION TRAINING NIGHT Firefighters donned their personal protective clothing (PPE) and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and did a relay course at last night's training session. Glad it was them and not me! Great work!

SOUTH SHERBROOKE STATION NEWS This summer the South Sherbrooke Fire Association held their annual Steak Barbeque Fundraiser. Money raised from the event goes back to support great initiatives in the community. This year, the money raised will be put towards: The new Training Centre located at the South Sherbrooke Station. This Training Centre will be used to better train members of the department, and other local fire departments, using live training scenarios. ... Bursaries were donated to local graduating high school students in Emergency Services Programs. Equipment for kids sports teams within the Township. None of this would be possible without the support of our great, local sponsors listed below. A HUGE Thank You to all sponsors for their donations, and for all who attended to make this year a huge success. Please feel free to tag anyone listed below to show them how much we appreciate their support. Arnott Brothers Construction Perth Motors Valley Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment Jones Contracting and Building Service Licence to Build England Plumbing and Water Treatment Split Ends Family Hair Design VanAlstines Maple Syrup Herns Sand and Gravel Canadian Tire Perth Cedar Crest Carpentry Dennis Pratt Granite Luke Boone Heather Lackey Ennis Cottages Out of the Woods Design Amanda and Bill Young doTerra Oil Burger King Smiths Falls Impression Printing Oakes Towing Cliff Kelford Auto Parts Hinton Dodge Chrysler Ceili Drummond Stella & Dot Deb McCann April Beeg Thirty One Texas Tuxedo

The Administration Office is closed on Friday, August 2nd and Monday August 5th. We will re-open on Tuesday, August 6th. As each day without rain goes by, things are getting extremely dry. Please be cautious with your camp fires. Have a safe and happy Civic Holiday Weekend!

PARTIAL FIRE BAN EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JULY 29, 2019 Effective as of July 29, 2019, there is a partial FIRE BAN in Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley Townships. Small supervised campfires and burn barrels only. Thank you for your cooperation.... DNETV Fire Rescue See more