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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Municipality of Huron Shores has LIFTED the Fire Ban originally imposed April 5th.  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…
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A new Fire Alarm System and Emergency Exit Lighting were installed in the Iron Bridge Arena with the financial assistance of the Government of Ontario’s Investing in Ontario Infrastructure Project funding.  The total cost of the project was $20,679.00 of which Investing in Ontario provided $18,300.00.  This natural ice facility hosts public skating during the…
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Members of the Huron Shores Fire Department will face off against their municipal arch rivals, the Thessalon Fire Department, at the Annual Hockey Grudge Match on Saturday, March 17th at the Thessalon Memorial Arena.  Admission is by free-will offering and the proceeds benefit the Thessalon Hospital Auxiliary.  The puck drops at 2:00 p.m.  Come out…
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Beginning Monday, December 5th, the Huron Shores Fire Department and the Moose FM 94.1 will partner to bring you the “12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Contest”.  Each morning listen to Bob Alexander’s morning show to hear the Safety Tip of the Day.  The first person to call the Toll Free number, and successfully repeat…
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This Sale by Sealed Tenders HAS NOW CLOSED, effective 11:00 a.m. December 6, 2011.  The Municipality thanks all those who bid on the surplus items listed below. Reminder that successful bidders MUST remit full payment and take possession of their property(ies) by December 20th, 2011. Item 1 – 1986 Ford F-150 Pick-up Truck with Cap…
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The Huron Shores Fire Department in partnership with the Blind River Best Start presents:  What’s Cooking for Teens!  A Fire Safety Program for Teens.  This is a fun and educational program for youth aged 9 years and up.  Young people will learn about kitchen safety, healthy eating, and gain valuable cooking skills.  There is No…
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In honour of Fire Prevention Week the Huron Shores Fire Department will host Open Houses from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:  Station 1, Little Rapids on Wednesday, October 12th; Station 2, Iron Bridge on Thursday, October 13th.  The public is invited to tour the fire halls, participate in equipment demonstrations and…
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As part of the Huron Shores Fire Department’s Community Fire Safety Awareness Program, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors are available for purchase to members of the public at the Municipal Office (7 Bridge Street, Iron Bridge), during regular office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Quantities are limited and prices are as follows:

Recently the Huron Shores Fire Department co-sponsored a “What’s Cooking for Teens” workshop at the Blind River Best Start Resource Centre.  “What’s Cooking” is a fire prevention program that teaches young people cooking safety, how to identify potential kitchen hazards as well as the importance of fire escape plans and smoke alarms. 

The Fire Ban, originally imposed on August 2nd, has been LIFTED.  Outdoor burning in the evening is allowed if in possession of a valid permit issued from the Municipal Office.  No daytime burning is permitted.  For further information please contact the Municipal Office (705) 843-2033 or email@huronshores.ca

On May 30th, volunteer firefighter personnel from Station #1 hosted Ms. Favot’s Junior and Senior Kindergarten students from Thessalon Public School.  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…
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Recently Mrs. Ambeault’s Junior Kindergarten class from Thessalon Public School paid a visit to Fire Station #1 in Little Rapids.  The students were able to get some hands-on experience with the fire hose and learned what to do in case of a house fire.  Pictured with Mrs. Ambeault and the students are Chief Medve, Firefighters Auger,…
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Mrs. Stewart’s Senior Kindergarten Class & Fire Dept Personnel (Back Row:  Deputy Chief Dave Smith, Capt. Brent Withers, FPO Capt. Henk VanDelft, FF Rudy Giasson, FF Wayne Blouin, FF Randy Scheuermann, Mrs. Stewart, Fire Chief Gib Medve.  Front Row:  Thessalon Public School Senior Kindergarten Class) Personnel from Fire Station #1 in Little Rapids recently hosted…
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The Huron Shores Fire Department has added an Emergency Support Unit to its fleet.  The new Emergency Support Unit was purchased with funding assistance from the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP).  JEPP contributed $36,592.30 to the purchase price of $81,316.22, the remainder being paid by the Municipality.  “This new unit is replacing an almost 40-year-old…
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 Members of the Huron Shores Fire Department at Station #1 in Little Rapids hosted Mr. Pratt’s Grade 3 Class from Thessalon Public School on November 29th, 2010.   The children toured the station and participated in “hands-on” firefighting experience.  Schools and other interested groups are invited to contact Fire Prevention Officer Henk VanDelft to arrange visits to either of the…
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