Fire and Rescue Services

For heat safety tips and information about local cooling centres, visit georgina.ca/ExtremeHeat.

Business owners and operators: Learn about your responsibilities under the Fire Code by visiting our Fire Code information for businesses page.

Fire ban lifted in Town of Georgina

The fire ban on all outdoor and open-air burning in the Town of Georgina was lifted as of noon on Aug. 21, 2025.

Residents may now safely enjoy recreational fires and apply for open-air or agricultural burn permits as usual.

Remember to follow all fire safety guidelines and permit requirements to help keep our community safe.

Battery Recycling

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services have partnered with Call2Recycle – Battery Recycling – to provide an opportunity for the community to safely drop off used batteries. They can be dropped off at the Keswick fire station between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Don’t let dead batteries become a hazard. For more information on recycling batteries, visit recycleyourbatteries.ca.

Mission and services provided

The mission of Georgina Fire and Rescue Services is to provide the utmost professional and competent service through its commitment to quality and excellence in the community for residents and visitors.

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services provides a range of services to residents and visitors in the Town of Georgina, including:

fire suppression
medical aid response
motor vehicle accident response
hazardous material response
ice/water rescue response
fire prevention
public education
enforcement of the Ontario Fire Code
investigation of the causes of fires

Our services and mandate are outlined in the Establishing and Regulating By-law. The department runs as a composite department with three fire stations that provide 24-7 protection to residents.

Fire and safety reminders

Sparky fire dog holding a house bottom left and a outline of a battery with the words Open House and the following information: Charge into fire safety Sept. 20 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sutton Fire Hall 37 Snooks Rd.

Open house - Saturday Sept. 20, 2025

Saturday Sept. 20, 2025, Georgina Fire and Rescue Service will be hosting its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out and meet firefighters and community partners as well as take part in some interactive activities. There will also be a free barbecue and the Firefighter Relay Challenge. The Open House will be at the Sutton Fire Station located at 37 Snooks Rd. Check out the event for more details.

Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5 – Oct.11, 2025. This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge and recycle safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.

For more information, visit fpw.org.

Event details

Student housing

Have you moved away from home for school? Educate yourself on your new home away from home. If you are living in residence or an apartment building, learn your building’s evacuation plan and practice all fire drills as if they were the real thing.

Ensure your new home has working smoke alarms on every level and outside all sleeping areas. Ensure your new home has working CO alarms outside all sleeping areas. Test these alarms once a month to ensure they are working. Never disable these alarms or remove the batteries. Change the batteries once a year.

Create a home escape plan for your new place. Look for two ways out of each room if possible. Choose a meeting place at the front of your home. Ensure exits are clear and accessible before an emergency occurs. Practice your home escape plan at least twice a year.

If you have a housing concern, reach out to your local fire department.

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day

Saturday Sept. 28, 2025, is Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! It was launched to encourage all Ontarians to learn more about smoke alarms, fire safety and home fire escape planning, which can save the lives of you and your loved ones. As part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, everyone is encouraged to learn more about smoke alarms, fire safety and home fire escape planning, which can save the lives of you and your loved ones. Most importantly, we want you to test your smoke alarms.

What3Words

What3Words is a free app that helps Georgina Fire and Rescue reach you faster. If you’re lost or need help, find your location's three words and share them with emergency services to ensure they know your exact spot. Before your next adventure, download the app from Google Play or Apple App Store.

Get your location

Burn permits

Applications available online

Online permit applications for Agricultural and Open-air Burn Permits are now available.