Fire Department News

With the warmer weather approaching, it is time to think about the significant impact it has on wildfires – how they start, how aggressively they spread, and how long they burn. As fire danger ratings change during the summer season, it is important to be aware of the current rating and take precautionary steps to reduce your risk of starting a fire.

Starting April 1, the Muskoka Fire Danger Rating will be set at LOW. While the rating is LOW, daytime burning restrictions are now in place across most of the District...

(Lake of Bays) On February 25, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Brunel Road in Lake of Bays...

(Huntsville/Lake of Bays) – On February 5, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Oak Ridge Road in Huntsville.

(Huntsville/Lake of Bays) – On January 10, 2026, at approximately 5:04 p.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department was dispatched to a rental townhome and apartment complex on Horizon Lane after a neighbour heard smoke alarms sounding next door and smelled smoke.

(Huntsville/Lake of Bays) - On January 7, 2026, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to two back-to-back calls that came within minutes of one another. This resulted in a coordinated response in a tight timeframe, highlighting the importance of following municipal burning by-laws.

On December 16, Angelo Raso visited Station 3 Hillside to present a $1,200 cheque to the Fire Department. The donation was made in memory of his son, Johnny, who tragically passed away in 2018 from a fentanyl overdose.

(Lake of Bays, ON) - Following a recruitment process that brought strong interest from across the fire service sector, the Township of Lake of Bays has appointed Jeremy Alldred-Hughes as Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is gearing up for the 37th annual Project Porchlight Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army.

On November 1, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a chimney fire on Penfold Lake Road in Huntsville.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is seeking passionate and engaged members of the community to join the service as volunteer firefighters.