Fire & Emergency Services

Stone Mills Fire Department (SMFD) is dedicated to protecting life, property and the environment through education, prevention and emergency response. The SMFD team consists of 100 volunteer firefighters based out of 4 Fire Stations in the Township, covering more than 700 Km2. The team provides the following services:

• Emergency response for fire, motor vehicle accident, water rescue and other emergency rescue services
• Fire prevention services, including inspections and enforcement
• Public safety and education training
• Emergency management and response training and coordination of the Township’s Emergency Response Plan

The level of fire service is set by Council for the Township with the Establishing and Regulating By-Law. To learn more, visit our Open Air Burn page.

Stone Mills Fire Department maintains Superior Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation. Accredited Superior Tanker Shuttle Service is a recognized equivalency to hydrant protection. To be accredited, fire departments must commit to maintaining a high standard of organization, and practice delivering the service regularly. The fire department must be able to show through testing and documentation that it can continuously provide water supplies in excess of the minimum required for hydranted municipal-type water supplies.

This accreditation allows many of our residents and business owners to enjoy lower insurance rates on their properties. To be eligible for a reduction in insurance premiums, a residence must be within 8 kilometers of the fire station and within 5 kilometers of an acceptable water source.  Commercial Buildings must be within 5 kilometers of the fire station and 2.5 kilometers of an acceptable water source.  The determination of an acceptable water source is made by Fire Protection Survey Services. 

Residents are encouraged to present the Accreditation Certificate to their insurers which may make them eligible for an insurance premium discount.