Fire Hall The Municipality of Brighton is a 9-1-1 emergency community. Fire ServicesThe Municipality of Brighton is serviced by two volunteer fire stations; One in the urban area, on Elizabeth Street (County Road 2) and one in the rural area in Codrington, on County Road 27. The department is comprised of a full time fire chief, one volunteer deputy fire chief and a compliment of 34 volunteer firefighters and officers. Firefighters are trained to respond to emergencies, including fire/rescue, motor vehicle accidents, medical assists and limited hazardous materials incidents and also provide shore based water and ice rescue.
Stations
20 Elizabeth Street
Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0
613-475-1744 1256 County Road 27
Codrington, ON, K0K 1R0
613-475-1744
Prevention and Education
Fire Prevention and Public Education are mandated of the province through the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and enforced locally by fire prevention inspectors using the Ontario Fire Code, which in part states that, “unless otherwise specified, the owner shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of this code.” The fire department is mandated to assist building owners or tenants with meeting the requirements of the Code and in many cases requires the Approval of the Chief Fire Official to ensure compliance. Fire prevention and inspections or public education activities can be arranged of phoning the Fire Chief’s office at 613-475-1744.
General Reminder to Residents: BURNING NOTIFICATION – By-Law
Residents are reminded that they are required to notify fire dispatch at 613-475-2233 prior to having a bonfire (burning brush) or campfire and again when the fire is out – to avoid a false alarm.
Ambulance Services Brighton’s Ambulance service runs out of the Brighton Fire Hall at Elizabeth Street. |
