Fire and Emergency Services | Township of Huron-Kinloss

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services helps protect our communities through fire prevention, public education, emergency response, and emergency preparedness.

Fire protection services are provided through the Ripley-Huron Fire Department (Station 150) and the Lucknow & District Fire Department (Station 160) under the leadership of the Township Fire Chief.

These services are supported by partnerships with Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services, South Bruce OPP, and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Fire & Emergency Services Contacts

Emergency

For fires, medical emergencies, and other situations requiring immediate assistance: Call 911

Fire Administration & General Inquiries

Questions about fire services, burn permits, fire prevention, or emergency preparedness? Call 519-395-3735

Burn Complaints (Available 24/7)

Need to report excessive smoke, nuisance fires, prohibited burning, or other non-emergency burn-related concerns? Call 1-833-757-7539

Open Air Burn Permits

Open Air Burn Permits and Beach Fire Permits must be obtained through the Township before burning begins.

Approved burns no longer require notification to Fire Dispatch. Your approved permit is your authorization to burn.

Open-air burns must display a "Controlled Burn in Progress" sign at the property entrance while burning is taking place.

Visit the Open Air Burning page for permit applications, requirements, and safety information.

The Three Lines of Defence

The work of Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services is guided by the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal’s Three Lines of Defence:

1. Public Education & Fire Prevention

Helping residents understand fire risks, emergency preparedness, and safe burning practices through education, outreach, and public awareness initiatives.

2. Fire Safety Standards & Code Enforcement

Supporting community safety through inspections, fire code compliance, investigations, and risk reduction measures.

3. Emergency Response

Providing professional emergency response services through our volunteer fire departments and partner agencies when emergencies occur.

Station 150

Ripley-Huron Fire Department

The Ripley-Huron Fire Department is owned, managed, and operated by the Township of Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services.

The department is staffed by 26 volunteer firefighters who provide fire protection services to Ripley, the Lakeshore communities, the former Huron Township, and portions of the Municipality of Kincardine through an Automatic Aid Agreement.

Station 160

Lucknow & District Fire Department

The Lucknow & District Fire Department is jointly owned by the Township of Huron-Kinloss and the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and is managed and operated by the Township of Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services.

The department is staffed by 26 volunteer firefighters who provide fire protection services to Lucknow, Whitechurch, the former Kinloss Township, parts of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, and surrounding rural areas.

Station 120

Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services

Through an Automatic Aid Agreement with the Township of Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services provides fire protection services to defined areas south of Saratoga Road, north of Concession Road 8, and west of Highway 21, as well as select rural properties located near this service area.

Questions?

If you have questions about fire protection services, burn permits, or which fire department serves your property, please contact Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services at 519-395-3735.