St-Charles Ontario Fire Department

04/22/2026

Thank you to our dedicated Firefighters who spent their Tuesday evening training to serve you better.

Our volunteer firefighters aren’t just neighbours helping out—they are highly trained professionals who meet the exact same NFPA standards as full-time crews. They don’t just show up when it’s convenient; they:

• leave family dinners at a moment's notice

• jump out of bed for 3:00 AM calls

• step away from their "day jobs" the second the pager sounds

These individuals are the backbone of our fire services, protecting over 80% of Ontario’s geography. 🌲🚜

This , we’re looking past the gear at the people behind it. To the firefighters balancing careers, families, and the sudden ring of a pager: We see the dedication it takes to serve your community at 3:00 AM and still be at your desk by 9:00 AM.

Thank you for the commitment it takes to balance both roles. 👨‍🚒

04/07/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
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Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Time: 08:30 – 13:00

The Municipality of St.-Charles advises residents and motorists that St. Joseph Street will be temporarily closed from the intersection of HWY 535 to the Western edge of the Firehall Property on Wednesday, April 8th from 08:30 to 13:00.

This closure is required in the interest of public safety to allow for the installation of the new water tank at the St.-Charles Fire Hall.
During this period, local access to St. Joseph Street will be maintained via Notre Dame Street.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work to improve local Fire services.

Should you have any questions please contact the Municipal office at: 705-867-2032 ext. 204 or [email protected]

03/19/2026

03/16/2026

“The Municipality of St. Charles has declared a Significant Weather Event effective Monday, March 16, 2026, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02. Due to severe winter weather conditions, municipal roads and sidewalks may take longer than usual to maintain. Residents are asked to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve. Municipal crews will continue working diligently to reduce the impact of this weather event on our community.”

03/16/2026

Please stay off the roads!

Please see our new post for up-to-date information, published March 17 at 5:00 a.m.
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Veuillez consulter notre nouvel article pour obtenir les dernières informations, publié le 17 mars à 5 h.
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UPDATE (Mar 16, 11:50 p.m.): ⚠️ Driving Advisory ⚠️ The follow road closures are in effect due to severe weather, poor visibility, and deteriorating road conditions.

ROADS CLOSED:
⛔ Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac
⛔ Hwy 17: Batchawana Bay to White River
⛔ Hwy 101: Wawa to Foleyet
⛔ Hwy 129: Wharncliffe to Chapleau
⛔ Hwy 144: Cartier to Timmins
⛔ Hwy 631: White River to Palmquist
⛔ Hwy 655: Timmins to Driftwood

Motorists are urged to:
➡️ Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary
➡️ Monitor www.511on.ca and www.municipal511.ca for real-time updates
➡️ Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather updates
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MISE À JOUR (16 mars, 23 h 50): ⚠️ Avis aux automobilistes ⚠️ Les fermetures de routes suivantes sont en vigueur en raison de conditions météorologiques difficiles, d'une mauvaise visibilité et de l'état des routes.

ROUTES FERMÉES :
⛔ Route 11 : de North Bay à Longlac
⛔ Route 17 : de Batchawana Bay à White River
⛔ Route 101 : de Wawa à Foleyet
⛔ Route 129 : de Wharncliffe à Chapleau
⛔ Route 144 : de Cartier à Timmins
⛔ Route 631 : de White River à Palmquist
⛔ Route 655 : de Timmins à Driftwood

Il est vivement recommandé aux automobilistes de :
➡️ Éviter de se déplacer sauf en cas d'absolue nécessité
➡️ Consulter www.511on.ca et www.municipal511.ca pour des mises à jour en temps réel
➡️ Consulter www.weather.gc.ca pour les bulletins météo ^pia

03/14/2026

Firefighters from St Charles, French River, and Killarney are starting Day 3 of HazMat Operations training. They are training hard to deliver the best service possible to their local residents. Thank You to the Ontario Fire College for sending fantastic instructors to support.

Interested in learning more? Give us a call.

03/10/2026

Barn fires can be devastating, destroying livestock, feed, hay and equipment in moments.

Here are some fire prevention tips to help reduce the risk

• keep barns clean and free of dust and clutter
• inspect electrical systems regularly
• refuel equipment outdoors and away from buildings
• store hay, feed and fuels separately
• keep fire extinguishers accessible and maintained

Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/barn-fires-ontario

01/12/2026

🔥 Protect Your Farm from Wildfire

Join the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) Jan 22, 1 PM EST for Safeguarding Canada Farms Through FireSmart. Learn practical steps to make your property fire-resilient—from vegetation management to combustible-free zones.

Presenter: Ken Cox, Wildfire Prevention Officer, NS
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4szkLnH

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from our team to yours.

As the year winds down we take the time to come together and enjoy each other’s company while celebrating the year’s achievements with our families.

Congratulations to all award recipients and to our two firefighters completing their probationary periods.

12/10/2025

12/06/2025

🔥 Safety Message from the St. Charles Fire Department 🔥

A working smoke alarm saves lives. It gives you vital seconds to escape during a fire, and those seconds matter. There is no excuse for not having them installed and maintained in your home. Having present and working smoke alarms is the game changer.

🏠 Homeowners: Please check your smoke alarms today. Replace batteries, test the units, and make sure alarms are installed on every level of your home, including outside sleeping areas.
🏘️ Landlords: The law is clear — you are responsible for ensuring your rental properties have working smoke alarms. Failure to comply puts your tenants at risk and will not be tolerated.

🚨 The St. Charles Fire Department has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to missing or non-operational smoke alarms. Non-compliance will result in fines under the Provincial Offences Act.

❤️ If there is a genuine need or financial hardship, please reach out. We will work with you to ensure your home is equipped with functioning smoke alarms — no questions asked. Your safety is our priority.

Let’s work together to keep every family in St. Charles safe.

Check your smoke alarms today. 🔔

11/22/2025

🚨☕ Hot Chocolate Alert! ☕🚨

We've checked our list twice 📜 It definitely says you should stop in at the fire hall to grab a cup of holiday cheer, to help brave the cold ! ❄️

Can't wait to see you all there ! 👨🏼‍🚒🚒