Kincardine Fire & Emergency Services

05/12/2026

🔥 Planning a burn? Here’s what you need to know in Kincardine

The Municipality of Kincardine’s Burning By-law helps keep everyone safe. Before you light anything, here’s a quick guide:

🔥 Types of burning:
• Recreational Burning (residential & non-residential)
• Open Air Burning – Brush (non-residential only)
• Agricultural Burning (contact Fire Department)
• Special Occurrence Burning (contact Fire Department)

📝 Permits required
A burn permit is required for all burning in the Municipality.
Cost: $20.66

🌐 All permits must follow the specific rules outlined during the application process.

📞 Having trouble with the online system?
Contact Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services at 519-396-2141

Stay safe and burn responsibly 💛

Learn more and apply for your permit: www.kincardine.ca/our-services/applications-licences-and-permits/burn-permits

05/09/2026

Emergency Preparedness Week - Stay Informed 📢

Being prepared together means being able to receive timely information on what is happening and what you need to do.

Make sure you can get emergency alerts fast:

➡️ Kincardine Alert (RAVE) – local emergency notifications
Sign up: www.kincardine.ca/our-services/fire-and-emergency/emergency-preparedness/

➡️ ALERT FM radios – work during power and internet outages
Available within 10 km of Bruce Power through your CEMC

➡️ Public alerting sirens – used for nuclear-related emergencies
Located within 3 km of Bruce Power

➡️ Alert Ready – national alerts to your phone, TV, and radio

➡️ Environment Canada – official weather warnings
www.weather.gc.ca/

➡️ Hydro One outage map
www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and-safety/stormcentre-outage-map

➡️ Westario outage map
utilityoutagemap.com/westariopower

Layer your alerts so you never miss critical information.

Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to your local emergency management team:
[email protected]

05/08/2026

Emergency Preparedness Week - Nuclear Preparedness ☢️

Living near Bruce Power means the Municipality of Kincardine has strong safety plans in place. Residents can take simple steps to stay prepared.

Take a few simple steps now:
✅ Keep a 72-hour emergency kit with water, food, flashlights, and a battery radio
✅ Have power banks, extra batteries, or a generator ready
✅ Know how to shelter in place, go indoors, close windows and doors, turn off HVAC, and stay in an interior room
✅ Keep important documents and medications accessible
✅ Plan how you will communicate if networks are busy
✅ Make sure you can receive alerts in multiple ways

Municipality of Kincardine specific tips:
➡️ Keep KI tablets at home and only take them if instructed by officials
➡️ Alert FM devices are available within 10 km of Bruce Power for emergency communication
➡️ Know your emergency planning zone and evacuation routes
➡️ Sign up for RAVE Alerts and stay informed through trusted sources
➡️ Expect possible power or communication disruptions, have backup lighting and a battery radio
➡️ Rural areas may need extra supplies due to longer travel distances
➡️ Be aware of seasonal challenges like winter weather or summer traffic

Prepared communities are resilient communities!

Learn more: www.kincardine.ca/our-services/fire-and-emergency/emergency-preparedness

05/07/2026

Emergency Preparedness Week - Thunderstorms ⛈️

Severe thunderstorms can develop quickly in the Municipality of Kincardine. Storms off Lake Huron can bring strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, power outages, and localized flooding.

Take a few simple steps now:
✅ Know the difference between a watch and a warning
✅ Keep flashlights, batteries, and power banks ready
✅ Secure outdoor items and trim weak branches
✅ Use surge protectors to protect electronics
✅ Have water, non-perishable food, and a first aid kit
✅ Keep devices charged and have a battery radio for updates
✅ Plan for medications and accessibility needs

Municipality of Kincardine specific tips:
➡️ Storms off Lake Huron can intensify quickly, monitor conditions closely
➡️ Shoreline areas like Station Beach, Boiler Beach, and Inverhuron often see stronger winds
➡️ Rural areas like Armow, Bervie, Tiverton, and Inverhuron may experience longer outages
➡️ Power flickers are common, protect electronics and keep backup lighting ready
➡️ Watch for localized flooding in low-lying areas
➡️ Know where nearby shelter is available if you need to take cover quickly
➡️ Sign up for RAVE Alerts for municipal notifications

Stay safe, stay prepared, and look out for your neighbours.

Learn more: www.kincardine.ca/our-services/fire-and-emergency/emergency-preparedness

05/06/2026

Emergency Preparedness Week - Power Outages ⚡

Power outages can happen quickly in the Municipality of Kincardine, especially during lake-effect storms and high winds. Being prepared helps you stay safe and comfortable.

Take a few simple steps now:
✅ Keep flashlights, batteries, and power banks on hand
✅ Use surge protectors to protect electronics
✅ Have water, non-perishable food, and warm blankets ready
✅ Know how to manually open your garage door
✅ Keep a battery or crank radio for updates
✅ Plan for refrigerated medications and accessibility needs
✅ Consider a generator, portable or permanent

Municipality of Kincardine specific tips:
➡️ Storms off Lake Huron can intensify quickly, monitor weather closely
➡️ Rural areas like Armow, Bervie, Tiverton, and Inverhuron may experience longer outages
➡️ Shoreline areas are more exposed to wind, secure outdoor items and maintain trees
➡️ Expect power flickers, keep devices charged and backup lighting ready
➡️ Sign up for RAVE Alerts for emergency updates
➡️ Stay informed with weather apps, outage tools, and local radio
➡️ Know where warming or cooling centres may open during extended outages

Stay prepared, stay safe, and look out for your neighbours.

Learn more: www.kincardine.ca/our-services/fire-and-emergency/emergency-preparedness

05/03/2026

Emergency Preparedness Week starts now! 🌦️❄️⚡🌪️

This week, we are highlighting the real risks our community can face in the Municipality of Kincardine, from winter storms and tornadoes to power outages and severe weather. We are also sharing simple ways you can prepare at home, on the road, and for your family.

Living on the Lake Huron shoreline means conditions can change quickly. Being prepared does not have to be complicated. It starts with small steps that make a big difference.

Follow along each day this week as we focus on one local hazard and practical ways to stay safe and ready.

Learn more: www.kincardine.ca/our-services/fire-and-emergency/emergency-preparedness

05/01/2026

Coming up next week!

Join three free webinars during Emergency Preparedness Week and build practical skills to stay safe and ready for whatever comes next.

The Canadian Red Cross helps vulnerable communities in Canada affected by emergencies and disaster and responds to the needs of communities around the world.

04/30/2026

🔋 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Lithium-ion batteries are common in many household items, including phones, tablets, power tools, e-bikes, scooters, toys, battery banks, e-cigarettes, and electric vehicles. Proper use and storage can help prevent fires.

✔️ Purchase certified batteries and devices that meet recognized safety standards.
✔️ Follow all manufacturer instructions.
✔️ Charge devices on a hard, flat surface away from bedding, papers, and other combustibles.
✔️ Unplug devices once fully charged.
✔️ Recycle old or damaged batteries responsibly at approved hazardous waste depots or events.

⚠️ Never alter a battery or device.
⚠️ Be cautious if a battery or device has been dropped or damaged.
⚠️ Do not charge devices on beds, couches, or soft surfaces.
⚠️ Do not store e-bikes or scooters in exits or doorways.
⚠️ Never place batteries in household garbage or recycling bins.

Lithium-ion battery fires can grow quickly, produce toxic smoke, and may explode. Ensure working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed near charging and storage areas.

☎️ Call 911 immediately if a lithium-ion battery fire or any other fire occurs.

Learn more about fire prevention: https://www.nfpa.org/en