The Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a FIRE RESTRICTION ZONE for the Northeast Region of Ontario effective at 12:01 a.m., May 16, 2012 until further notice.
The following information is taken from the MNR’s web page regarding Restricted Fire Zones: 

A Restricted Fire Zone does not restrict movement or recreational activity in the forest, but it does restrict the use of fire. After a Restricted Fire Zone has been declared, it is illegal to set out a fire for any purpose within the affected area, and failure to comply could result in a fine up to $1,000, three months in jail, and financial responsibility for any costs incurred in fighting a forest fire caused by the illegal act. Read More→

Effective May 3rd, 2012, the FIRE BAN is LIFTED in Huron Shores. The Ban was originally imposed April 24th. The Fire Department reminds everyone that NO DAYTIME BURNING IS PERMITTED.
Open Air Burning Permits may be purchased ($5.00) at the Municipal Office in Iron Bridge during regular office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) OR on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-Noon at Fire Station 1 in Little Rapids.  Permits may ONLY be renewed through the Municipal Office (telephone 705-843-2033 or in person).  You must be able to quote the permit number and the responding fire station (if renewing in person at the office, remember to bring your permit with you). To learn more about the Open Air Burning Policy, Fire Bans, and the penalties for infraction of the Open Air Burning By-law please visit the Fire Department page of this site.

On a beautiful spring day, Ms. Petrocco’s Senior Kindergarten/Grade 1 Class from Thessalon Public School, paid a visit to Fire Station 1 in Little Rapids.  They were given a tour of the fire hall, provided with valuable fire safety education, and experienced some hands-on equipment demonstrations. These class visits are part of the Fire Department’s Community Outreach and Education initiatives. Fire Department personnel pictured above are:  Fire Chief Gib Medve, Captain Brent Withers and Fire Fighters Rudy Giasson, Randy Scheuermann, Janet Donig and Angela Bennett.  Photos provided by Fire Prevention Officer Captain Henk VanDelft. (Click on any photo to enlarge the image.) Read More→

New for the 2012 Open Air Burning Season, the Huron Shores Fire Department will now issue Burning Permits at Fire Station 1 in Little Rapids on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to Noon only.  This is for the convenience of those Huron Shores residents living in the western portion of the Municipality.  Permits will continue to be issued at the Municipal Office, during regular office hours:  Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  A Permit costs $5.00 and is valid for two (2) weeks.  Permits will not be renewed at the Fire Station.  Permits may only be renewed either in person at the Municipal Office in Iron Bridge or via telephone to the office:  705-843-2033.  If renewing in person at the Office, don’t forget to bring the permit with you.  Renewal is free and for a period of a further two (2) weeks.  However when a Fire Ban is in effect, no permits will be issued or renewed.

The Fire Department wishes to remind you that DAYTIME BURNING IS NOT PERMITTED.

The Municipality of Huron Shores has LIFTED the Fire Ban originally imposed April 5^th.  The Fire Department reminds everyone that DAYTIME BURNING IS NOT PERMITTED.  Please contact the Municipal Office at 705-843-2033 for further information or visit this website for updates.

To learn more about Open Air Burning, Fire Bans and penalties for infraction of the Open Air Burning By-law please visit the Fire Department page of this site.