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Champlain Fire Stations
Bruce Barton Station - Vankleek Hill
Marcel Huneault Station - L'Orignal
About Champlain Fire Department
The Township of Champlain Fire Department is comprised of over 50 volunteer firefighters, located in two fire halls, and provides protective services in the four wards of its territory: West Hawkesbury, Longueuil, Vankleek Hill and L'Orignal. These fire halls provide protection to 8665 residents (2021) in an area of over 207 km².
Mission, Vision and Values
The mission of the Champlain Fire and Emergency Department is to prevent serious fire hazards and immediate threats caused by fire through appropriate measures, and to enforce the Fire Code under the authority and in accordance with the provisions set out in the Fire Prevention and Protection Act.
The Director of Fire Services shall use preventive and control measures to extinguish fires; ensure the safety of the community's lives and property; and exercise all rights under the Fire Prevention and Protection Act.
General Fire Safety Tips
Fire Prevention - Inspection
Inspections are conducted to ensure that minimum safety standards as per the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code are met for all buildings in our area. Inspections are also conducted on a regular basis for occupancies that require special permits, such as tents and outdoor activities.
Inspections ensure that all buildings in our region meet the Ontario Fire Code. The Code requires that all new buildings be built and existing buildings maintained in accordance with fire safety standards.
Inspections are required under the Code for the following:
- attorney letters for property sales;
- Licensing of public garages
- Licensing of liquor sales
- Issuance of permits for public halls
- Issuance of demolition permits;
- Development of fire safety plans; and
- Fire route planning.
Inspections may be conducted :
- as a result of a complaint from the public
- as a result of a complaint by a firefighter; or
- at the owner's request.
- On a random inspection schedule
To schedule an inspection, please contact the Fire and Emergency Services.
Water Tank Shuttle Accreditation
Residential properties located within 8 km of one of the Champlain fire halls may be eligible for residential insurance discounts. Commercial properties located within 5 km may also be eligible, unless the insurance company decides otherwise.
Discounts are not auto-determined and vary from one insurance provider to another. Contact your insurance carrier to find out what the documentation requirements are.
For a copy of the accreditation, please contact the Director of Fire Services.
False Alarms
When an alarm system is activated, users must ensure that it is not a false alarm before contacting the Police Department to request the police assistance. A 9-1-1 call from an alarm company following a false alarm constitutes a costly service, with or without a police response.
When a fire alarm system is activated for no obvious reason (example: lever was not pulled, no smoke or flames, etc.), this is considered a False Alarm. When this occurs, property owners/individuals responsible for the alarm system will be notified and requested to identify and fix the issue. If this problem occurs more than two times within a period of 12 months, those responsible for the alarm will be fined $800 for each additional call.
Open-Air Fire Permit
Prior to burning any material on any property, an application must be filed by the landowner before a fire permit is issued. Certain criteria must be met before obtaining permission to burn. The Township application contains pertinent information that will assist the applicant in burning the material safely.