Municipality of Sioux Lookout

Emergency Services Manager

Robert Favot
Phone: (807) 737-2564
Fax: (807) 737-4626
Email: rfavot@siouxlookout.ca

Fire Protection

Fire protection is a Municipal responsibility; the Fire Chief manages the resources of the Municipal Fire Department to provide immediate and effective Emergency Response Services to the Community, to promote Fire Safety, Fire Prevention, and Public Education within the Community, and to coordinate Emergency planning and 911 within the Municipality. Fire Services consist of two Fire Stations: The Sioux Lookout Fire Station is located at 39-5th Avenue in Sioux Lookout and the Hudson Fire Station is located at 4 – 4th Street in Hudson.

These two stations have a full time Fire Chief and a combined Volunteer Firefighting force of 36 firefighters made up of one Deputy Chief, one District Chief, six Captains, one Training Officer and twenty seven firefighters. One part time Administrative Clerk is also located in the Sioux Lookout Fire Station.

The Fire Department Fleet consists of four Fire Pumpers, one Compress Foam Pumper, two Equipment Vans, one Tanker Truck, one Ladder Truck, one Jaws of Life Rescue Unit, and one Ice / Water Rescue Trailer. All of this equipment is used to aid the firefighters in all aspect of structural firefighting, responding to Airport incidents, auto extrication, brush fires and ice / water mishaps. The Fire Department is responsible for 24 hours-a-day coverage of an area of 536 square kilometers, which encompasses Alcona to the East, Ojibway Provincial Park to the South, Hudson to the West, and ten kilometers to the North.

Throughout the year Firefighters perform additional duties such as conducting tours of the Firehall for the school children, taking part in the annual Santa Claus Parade, Kids Day during the Blueberry Festival, Family Safety Night, Fire Prevention Week, and provide assistance every year to the Lions Club with their July 1st Fireworks show.

Under mandate of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout has also established an Emergency Plan preparing the Community for the unexpected.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Where can I purchase a Fire Permit?

A. Fire Permits are purchased at the Fire Hall; Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon (and if someone is in the office after lunch).

Q. How much for a Fire Permit?

A. The Fire Permit is $10.00 and it is good for 1 year.

Q. When can I burn?

A. Providing you have a Fire Permit you can burn from April 1 to October 31 and the fire can be started 2 hours before sunset and it must be out 2 hours after sunrise. From November 01 to March 31 daytime burning is allowed.

Q. Do I need a Fire Permit from November 1st to March 31st?

A. Yes, however you still have to follow all the same regulations except you are allowed to burn during the daytime.

Q. Can I have a Fire Pit in my back yard and if so do I need a Fire Permit to use it?

A. Yes you can have a Fire Pit in your back yard.
No you do not need a Fire Permit providing you only use cut up wood and you use it for cooking and warmth.

Q. Can I have an incinerator/outdoor burning barrel in my yard and if so do I need a Fire Permit to use it?

A. Yes you can have an incinerator/outdoor burning barrel in your yard. A Fire Permit is required in order to use it and the cost is $10.00. The regulations governing Fire Permits and the use of an incinerator/outdoor burning barrel must be followed.