In an Emergency, always call 9-1-1

Fire Protection

Fire protection in the Township of Rideau Lakes is provided by 4 fire stations, 18 fire vehicles, 3 boats, 1 UTV (utility task vehicle) and 100 volunteers. In addition to this, an Automatic Aid Agreement in part of South Elmsley Ward is provided under contract with the Smiths Falls Fire Department.

The Rideau Lakes Fire Department provides a range of services which include: fire suppression, fire prevention and public education, search and rescue, ice water rescue and auto extrication. All four fire stations within Rideau Lakes are capable of providing emergency medical first response, including defibrillation.

Your Fire Department is available for fire prevention and public education presentations to various groups, clubs and associations. Please take advantage of this service.

Vulnerable Persons Registry

Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue keeps a Registry of vulnerable residents to aid them when responding to an emergency.  Register yourself or your loved one by completing the Form found on the Vulnerable Persons Registry page.

Paid on Call Firefighters

Interested in serving your community in a rewarding way? Join Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue Volunteer Firefighters (Paid-On Call).
Read the Job description.
If interested, please submit application along with resume to .
Download the Application Form.

Private Roads

Please ensure your private road meets the requirements for emergency vehicle access. Fire Protection Guidelines for Private Roads

Fire Stations

Cell Phones and 911

Use a land-based telephone whenever possible.  If you need to use a cell phone for an emergency call, please be sure to stay on the line as long as you can to ensure that the details of your location and the emergency are clear to the operator.

The following link explains the mobile 911 services available to Canadians, including accessible texting.