Haldimand County Fire Department
| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Agency overview | |
| Established | 2001 |
| Employees | 285 |
| Fire chief | Rob Grimwood |
| EMS level | ALS |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Stations | 11 |
| Engines | 15 (9 Pumpers, 7 Pumper/Rescues) |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Rescues | 9 (6 Heavy Rescues, 3 Utility Trucks) |
| Ambulances | 7 |
| Tenders | 11 |
| Wildland | 1 |
| Website | |
| http://www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/residents.aspx?id=15924 | |
The Haldimand County Fire Department was formed in 2001 with the amalgamation of the Haldimand Fire Department's six stations, the Dunnville Fire Department's five stations and two of the Nanticoke Fire Department's four stations. Subsequently, the Kohler fire station was closed and a new station in South Cayuga was opened.
Organization
The department consists of 280 volunteer firefighters, commanded by five chiefs. The members are divided into 11 districts, each consisting of one fire station and 2-4 pieces of fire apparatus. Each fire station is commanded by one District Chief, who commands four Captains and 10-25 firefighters.
Fire Station Replacement
In 2011 a study was undertaken by Pomox Inc. to determine inefficiencies within the department. This study suggested that stations 8 (North Dunnville), 10 (Byng) and 12 (Fisherville) be closed, as well as an additional station be built in the Nanticoke Industrial Area. The Haldimand County Council carried out the closing of the two Dunnville area stations, 8 and 10, while moving their apparatus to other stations. These closures faced stiff opposition by local residents.
As the majority of Haldimand County Fire Stations have been reaching the ends of their life cycles, many have had to be replaced in recent years. This includes the construction of a new station 7 in Lowbanks in 2008, station 5 between Canfield and Empire Corners in 2013 and stations 2, 4 and 11 in Hagersville, Cayuga and McKay's Corner respectively. Stations 1 (Caledonia), 6 (Canboro) and 12 (Fisherville) are all also in need of replacement. A new Caledonia station is planned to be built in 2022, as well as plans for an additional station and complement of apparatus south of the bridge should development continue.
Apparatus
Stations in urban districts house one heavy rescue truck, one tanker and either two pumpers or one pumper and an aerial. Stations in rural districts house one pumper/rescue and one tanker, while also some have a light rescue/utility truck, which were left over from before pumper/rescues were implemented. These will be phased out.
Pumper - 9 total, carry firefighting equipment such as hoses and ground ladders, as well as gas detectors
Pumper/Rescue - 7 total, carry same complement as pumpers but with additional auto extrication tools, medical supplies, lights, fans and truck tools
Aerial - 2 total with plans for a third, 100 foot aerial platform capable of pumping 1050 gallons per minute
Rescue - 6 total, carry auto extrication equipment, medical supplies, fans, lights, truck tools, power tools, extra air bottles and hazmat equipment
Tanker - 11 total, carries 2000 gallons of water for rural firefighting operations
Fire Stations and Apparatus
| Station | Address | Build Year | Apparatus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Caithness St. West, Caledonia | 1960 | Pump 1, Pump 1A, Rescue 1, Tanker 1 |
| 2 | 124 Main St. South, Hagersville | 2015 | Pump 2, Pump 2A, Rescue 2, Tanker 2 |
| 3 | 2985 Main St. South, Jarvis | Pump 3, Aerial 3, Rescue 3, Tanker 3 | |
| 4 | 11 Thorburn St. South, Cayuga | 2015 | Pump 4, Pump 4A, Rescue 4, Tanker 4 |
| 5 | 357 Haldimand Highway 56 | 2013 | Pump 5, Rescue 5, Tanker 5 |
| 6 | 7 Darling St., Canboro | Pump 6, Tanker 6 | |
| 7 | 2633 North Shore Dr., Lowbanks | 2008 | Pump 7, Rescue 7, Tanker 7 |
| 9 | 111 Tamarac St., Dunnville | Pump 9, Aerial 9, Rescue 9, Tanker 9 | |
| 11 | 283 Haldimand Road 50, McKay's Corner | 2015 | Pump 11, Rescue 11, Tanker 11 |
| 12 | 24 Erie Ave. South, Fisherville | 1968 | Pump 12, Tanker 12 |
| 13 | 38 Main St. West, Selkirk | 1978 | Pump 13, Pump 13A, Rescue 13, Tanker 13 |
Response Guidelines
| Call | Apparatus Assigned |
|---|---|
| Structure Fire/Gas Leak | 3 Pumpers (1 Aerial if closer), 1 Rescue |
| Structure Fire (Rural) | 3 Pumpers (1 Aerial if closer), 1 Rescue, 2 Tankers |
| Working Fire | 4 Pumpers, 1 Aerial, 1 Rescue |
| Working Fire (Rural) | 4 Pumpers, 1 Aerial, 1 Rescue, 3-4 Tankers |
| 2nd Alarm+ Upgrade | 3 Pumpers, 1 Aerial, 1 Rescue |
| Automatic Fire Alarm | 1 Station |
| Vehicle Fire | 1 Pumper, 1 Rescue |
| Motor Vehicle Collision | 1 Pumper, 1 Rescue |
| Outdoor/Grass Fire | 1 Pumper, 1 Rescue |
| Downed Hydro Wires | 1 Pumper, 1 Rescue |
| Emergency Assistance | 1 Pumper, 1 Rescue |
| CO2 Alarm | 1 Pumper |
| Medical Assist | 1 Rescue or 1 Pumper/Rescue |
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