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 the Fire Code information for businesses page.

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

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

Fire and safety reminders

Open house

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, Georgina Fire and Rescue Services will be hosting its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on by to meet the firefighters and community partners as well as take part in some interactive activities. There will also be a free BBQ and the Firefighter Relay Challenge. The open house will be at the Sutton Fire Station located at 37 Snooks Rd. Visit georgina.ca/events for more details.

Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 4 to Oct. 10. This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging is a superpower” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. For more information, visit fpw.org.

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 carbon monoxide (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, 2026, 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. These simple steps can help protect you and your loved ones. Most importantly, 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.

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Burn permits

Applications available online

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