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Volunteer Fire Department

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29 Pic River Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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807-229-1798
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9-1-1
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807-229-1666
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Fax: 807-229-1944
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Band Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Application

Call for assistance

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Fees

None

Contacts

Stan Nabigon - Fire Chief
807-229-1798
Daniel Michano - Capital Housing Director
807-229-1749 Ext 243

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibwe, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Responsible for fire protection and prevention, and administration of the Ontario Fire Code
  • Issues applicable burn permits required for brush piles, incinerators and open fires, excluding campfires
  • Practises regular standardized training modules and members also attend external training opportunities
  • Maintains a fire hall, equipment and 2 fire trucks; comprised of 12 volunteer firefighters
Provides the following services:
  • Education
  • Emergency planning
  • Fire investigation
  • Fire suppression
  • Hazardous materials information
  • Home safety
Last Updated: Oct 1, 2025: Suggest an edit
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