Area Served[]
Kawartha Lakes is an amalgamated city covering an area of 3083 square kilometres of farmland, forests and lakes. It's home to about 73,000 people.
The city is mainly rural, with several communities of varying size. Lindsay (approximate population 20,000) is the largest community and is the centre of commerce and administration for the area. Other major communities include Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Woodville and Omemee. The economy is based on agriculture (particularly in the south), manufacturing and tourism. The Trent-Severn Waterway passes through the area.
Department Profile[]
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue is a composite department. The headquarters station in Lindsay has a full-time crew 24/7, while all other stations are manned by part-time/volunteer personnel. There are 18 full-time and approximately 310 part-time/volunteer personnel. The chief and three assistant chiefs are also full-time.
For a number of years, Omemee and Bobcaygeon stations were crewed weekdays during the day, but this practice was discontinued in 2016 and all full-time firefighters moved to the Lindsay station.
Kawartha Lakes also responds to calls in the adjoining municipalities of Trent Lakes and Minden Hills. Fire protection is also purchased from the Bracebridge Fire Department and Scugog Township Fire Department.
History[]
Kawartha Lakes was formed in 2001 through the amalgamation of all of the municipalities of Victoria County. The fire departments amalgamated were:
- Bexley Township Fire Department
- Bobcaygeon / Verulam Fire Department
- Carden & Dalton Townships Fire Department
- Eldon Township Fire Department
- Fenelon Fire Department
- Laxton, Digby & Longford Township Fire Department
- Lindsay-Ops Fire Department
- Manvers Township Fire Department
- Mariposa Township Fire Department
- Omemee / Emily Fire Department
- Somerville Township Fire Department
- Woodville Fire Department
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1449 Highway 7A, Bethany | 2001 (amalgamation)-2019 | Built 1974. Former Manvers Township Station 2. |
| 8 | 6 Bradley Street, Pontypool | 2001 (amalgamation)-2015 | Former Manvers Township Station 3. Demolished 2018. |
| 10 | 1050 Little Britain Road, Little Britain | 2001 (amaglamation)-2021 | Former Mariposa Township Station 2. |
| 11 | 972 Eldon Road, Oakwood | 2001 (amaglamation)-2021 | Former Mariposa Township Station 1. |
| 21 | 60 Somerville 3rd Concession Road, Baddow | 2001 (amalgamation)-2017 | Built 1965/1967. Former Somerville Township Station 3. |
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in Imperial gallons.
Fire Station 1 - 9 Cambridge Street North, Lindsay[]
Built 1909
- Unit 111 - 2013 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/815/30A) (SN#2628)
- Unit 112 - 2016 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1250/2000) (SN#2693)
- Unit 114 - 2010 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault quint (1250/300/100' Vulcan rear-mount) (SN#2494)
- Parade - 1929 American LaFrance Type 145 pumper (840/-) (SN#6685 & 7062) Possibly rebuilt on SN#7062; ex-Lindsay Fire Department; sold to Bancroft Fire Department; reacquired)
Fire Station 2 – 14 Mary Street East, Omemee[]
- Unit 211 - 2009 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/830/30F)
- Unit 212 - 2014 Spartan ERV Metro Star MFD pumper/tanker (1500/2000) (SN#213075-01)
Fire Station 3 - 1 Duke Street, Bobcaygeon[]
Built 1983
- Unit 311 - 2009 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/830/30F)
- Unit 312 - 2012 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000)
- Unit 317 - Boat
Fire Station 4 - 2571 Highway 7, Cunningham's Corners[]
- Unit 412 - 2012 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Crimson pumper/tanker (1050/2000)
- Unit 413 - 2001 International 4700 / PK Welding rescue
Fire Station 5 – 48 Community Centre Road, Dunsford[]
Built 1990
- Unit 511 - 2009 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/830/30F)
- Unit 512 - 2008 Spartan Metro Star SMFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000) (SN#2298)
Fire Station 6 - 599 Centreline Road (@ Pigeon Lake Road), Emily[]
Built 1994
- Unit 611 - 2013 Spartan ERV Metro Star MFD pumper (1250/830/30F)
- Unit 612 - 2004 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000) (SN#2104)
Fire Station 7 - 88 Ski Hill Road, Bethany[]
Opened 2019
- Unit 711 - 1999 International 4900 / Superior pumper (1050/900) (SN#SE 1902)
- Unit 712 - 2017 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1251/2019) (SN#2719)
Fire Station 8 - 287 John Street, Pontypool[]
Built 2015
- Unit 811 - 2015 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1500/850) (SN#2671)
- Unit 812 - 2015 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper-tanker (1500/2000) (SN#2670)
- Unit 821 –
Fire Station 9 - 669 Janetville Road, Janetville[]
Built 1990
- Unit 911 - 2010 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/800/20A)
- Unit 912 - 2008 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000) (SN#2298)
- Unit 917 - Zodiac Boat
- Unit 918 - Yamaha Bruin ATV
Fire Station 12 - 16 Cameron Road, Cameron[]
- Unit 1211 - 2009 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/830/30F) (SN#C067831)
- Unit 1212 - 2007 Spartan Metro Star FF SMFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000) (SN#C059646)
Fire Station 14 - 114 Argyle Street, Woodville[]
Built 1990
- Unit 1411 - 2015 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1250/850) (SN#2692)
- Unit 1412 - 2003 GMC C8500 / Fort Garry tanker (420/1400) (SN#9023)
- Unit 1421 (Spare) - 2001 HME 1871 P2 / Fort Garry pumper (1050/800/20F) (SN#M6630)
Fire Station 15 - 16 Monroe Street, Kirkfield[]
Built 1990
- Unit 1511 - 2010 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/830/30F)
- Unit 1512 - 2011 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000)
- Unit 1516 - 2001 Hazmat Trailer
Fire Station 16 - 12 Lake Dalrymple Road, Dalrymple[]
Built 1976
- Unit 1611 - 2004 Freightliner FL 80 / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/1000) (SN# 2102)
- Unit 1612 - 2002 GMC C8500 / Fort Garry pumper/tanker (400/1400)
- Unit 1621 - 2003 Ford F-550 / Superior Jackrabbit RIV (70/200/35/CAFS) (SN#SE 3032)
Fire Station 17 - 7481 Highway 35, Norland[]
- Unit 1711 - 2000 Freightliner FL 80 / American LaFrance pumper (1050/1000)
- Unit 1712 - 2013 Spartan ERV Metro Star MFD pumper-tanker (1500/2000)
Fire Station 18 - 24 Majestic Road, Kinmount[]
Built 1979
- Unit 1811 - 2006 International 4400 / Fort Garry pumper (1250/1000/20F)
- Unit 1812 - 2003 GMC C8500 / Fort Garry pumper/tanker (420/1400)
Fire Station 19 - 47 Granby Road, Coboconk[]
- Unit 1911 - 2014 Spartan ERV Metro Star MFD pumper (1250/835) (SO#213074-01)
- Unit 1912 - 2002 GMC C8500 / Fort Garry tanker (400/1400)
- Unit 1913 - 2000 Ford F-450 / 1985 Dependable rescue
- Unit 1922 - 2012 Spartan Metro Star / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000)
Fire Station 20 - 186 Burnt River Road, Burnt River[]
Built 1995
- Unit 2011 - 2006 International 4400 / Fort Garry pumper (1250/1000/20F)
- Unit 2012 - 2014 Spartan ERV Metro Star MFD pumper/tanker (1250/2000) (SN#213075-02)
- Unit 2018 - ATV
- Unit 2019 - 1990 Ford E-350 / Unicell rehab/support
- Unit 2022 - 2003 GMC C8500 / Fort Garry tanker (420/1400) (SN#M6847)
- Parade - 1939 International / LaFrance hose tender (Ex-Toronto Fire Department)
Fire Station 21 - 551 Eldon Road, Little Britain[]
Built 2021
- Unit 2111 - 2011 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/800/20A) (SN#2569)
- Unit 2112 – 2010 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000)
- Unit 2122 – 2010 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000)
Fire Station 22 - 9 John Street, Fenelon Falls[]
Built 1989
- Unit 2211 - 2007 Spartan Advantage FF MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/800/30F) (SN#C059645)
- Unit 2212 - 2004 Spartan Gladiator Classic SMFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1050/2000) (SN#2103)
- Unit 2215 - 2008 International DuraStar / PK Welding air/light
- Parade - 1935 Chevrolet Maple Leaf / Bickle pumper (500/)
Mechanical Division - 464 Emily Park Road, Omemee[]
Station/Assignment Unknown[]
- Car 2 - 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2012 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper/tanker (1250/2000) (SN#2570)
- 2011 Spartan Metro Star MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/800/20A)
- 2008 Spartan Advantage FF MFD / Carl Thibault pumper (1050/800/20A) (SN#59644) (Ex-Unit 111)
- 2002 GMC C8500 / Fort Garry tanker (400/1400) (SN#M6845)
- Parade - 1940 Fargo hose tender
On Order[]
- The City of Kawartha Lakes awarded a contract to Carl Thibault Fire Trucks in May 2023 for two pumpers (1250/835) and three tankers on Spartan MetroStar chassis.
Bid Requests[]
The City of Kawartha Lakes called for quotations (RFQ 2023-88 for a new mobile mechanical unit. The deadline for submissions is 25 January 2024.
Retired Apparatus[]
- 1999 Ford E-450 / Almonte walk-in rescue (Ex-Bobcaygeon / Verulam Fire Department)
- 1999 Ford F-450 / Dependable / 1978 Pierreville mini-pumper (300/250)
- 1998 KME Excel pumper (1050/300) (SN#GSO-3560)
- 1997 Ford E-350 / Wilcox rescue
- 1997 Ford F-350 / Reading mini-pumper (port./400)
- 1995 GMC Top Kick / Fort Garry pumper (1050/900) (SN#M5398)
- 1995 Ford E / Unicell rescue
- 1995 Ford L-9000 tandem / 2001 FIBA-Canning tanker (-/3000)
- 1993 Ford E-450 / 1999 Asphodel walk in cube van rescue (Ex-Woodville Fire Department 1999-2001)
- 1991 GMC Top Kick / Phoenix pumper (625/900) (SN#90-05-974-269)
- 1991 Ford F-800 / Dependable front-mount pumper (625/1500)
- 1990 International 2554 / Almonte front-mount pumper (840/1200) (SN#4540) (Ex-112)
- 1990 Ford F-800 / Dependable tanker (-/1800)
- 1990 GMC Top Kick / Phoenix pumper (625/900) (SN#88-11-640-246)
- 1989 Ford F-800 / Dependable pumper (625/1000)
- 1989 Ford E-300 rescue
- 1989 Ford F-900 tandem / 1977 Hutchinson tanker (-/3000)
- 1989 Ford E-350 rescue van
- 1989 Chevrolet Beauville rescue van
- 1988 White GMC Brigadier tandem / Almonte front-mount pumper/tanker (625/2500)
- 1988 Chevrolet Van 20 rescue van
- 1988 Chevrolet C70 / Westank / Jilson front-mount pumper
- 1987 Ford F-800 / Almonte pumper/tanker (625 front-mount/1500)
- 1987 Mack MR686S / Anderson aerial (1250/300/90' Bronto) (SN#CS-1250-123)
- 1987 International S1900 / Almonte pumper (840/1000)
- 1987 International S tandem tanker (-/3500)
- 1987 Chevrolet Van 30/ PK Welding rescue
- 1986 International S2600 tandem / Krohnert tanker (port./3200)
- 1987 Ford F-800 / Dependable tanker (-/1800)
- 1987 Ford F-800 / Almonte front-mount pumper (625/1500)
- 1987 Ford F-350 / Dependable mini-pumper (300/400) (Ex-Cambridge Fire Department (Ontario))
- 1986 GMC Vandura rescue van
- 1986 International S2600 tandem / Krohnert tanker (port./3200)
- 1986 GMC C7000 / Superior walk in rescue (SN#SE 786) (Ex-Mariposa Township Fire Department 1998-2001; ex-Calgary Fire Department 1986-1998)
- 1985 International S2600 tandem / Krohnert tanker (port./3200)
- 1985 Ford C-800 / Thibault pumper (840/1200) (Ex-Bracebridge Fire Department)
- 1985 GMC Vandura 3500 / Del rescue
- 1985 Chevrolet Van 30 / Unicell rescue
- 1982 Kenworth LCF11 / Pierreville pumper (1050/500) (SN#PFT-1250) (Ex-Fenelon Fire Department, ex-Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services)
- 1981 Ford L-900 / King pumper (1050/800) (SN#810030) (Ex-Brantford Fire Department)
- 1981 GMC C7000 / Pierreville pumper (625/700) (SN#PFT-1114)
- 1981 Ford F-800 / 1994 Dependable tanker (-/1600)
- 1981 Chevrolet C70 / Almonte tanker (-/1500)
- 1980 GMC C6500 / MTI tanker (250/1200)
- 1980 Ford C-800 / Pierreville pumper (840/600) (Ex-Newmarket Fire Department (Ontario))
- 1980 Scot C1FD / Pierreville pumper (1050/500) (SN#PFT-1078) (Ex-Bexley Township Fire Department, ex-Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services)
- 1980 Dodge cube van rescue
- 1979 Ford C / King pumper (840/500) (SN#79004) (Ex-Brantford Fire Department)
- 1979 Ford C-900 / Pierreville tanker (250/1500) (Ex-Cambridge Fire Department (Ontario))
- 1978 International CO1810B / King pumper (840/500) (SN#76070)
- 1978 Ford C-900 / Pierreville pumper (840/500) (SN#PFT710) (Ex-Newmarket Fire Department (Ontario))
- 1978 Chevrolet Van 30 / PK Welding rescue
- 1978 Chevrolet rescue
- 1977 International L1700 / FD-built tanker
- 1977 Ford L / 1981 Almonte front-mount pumper
- 1977 Dodge Tradesman rescue van
- 1976 Ford F tanker
- 1976 Chevrolet C65 / Almonte front-mount pumper (625/1000)
- 1976 GMC 6500 / 198? MTI tanker (250/1200) (Used chassis, new tank, pump and finish welding by Bethany Firefighters)
- 1975 International CO1910B / King pumper (1050/900) (SN#74023) (Ex-Whitby Fire and Emergency Services)
- 1975 Ford L / King pumper (1050/500) (Ex-Barrie Fire and Emergency Services)
- 1975 Ford E-373 command
- 1974 Dodge / King tanker (250/1200)
- 1974 GMC 6500 / King pumper (840/500)
- 1972 Ford F-600 / Thibault pumper (625/500)
- 1971 Ford L tanker (200/2400)
- 1971 International / 1981 Almonte tanker
- 1970 GMC C6500 / King pumper (840/500) (SN#70010) (Ex-Peterborough Fire and Rescue)
- 1969 GMC / King pumper (625/500) (SN#69019)
- 1969 Ford C / King pumper (625/?) (Ex-Malahide Township Fire Services)
- 1965 American Lafrance 900 (-/-/90' Aero-Chief tower) (Ex-Kingston Fire and Rescue Services (Ontario))
- 1960 Mercury C-800 / King quint (625/200/65' mid-mount) (SN#5921)
- GMC / MTI front-mount pumper
- GMC tanker
- Chevrolet C60 rescue (200/800)
- Chevrolet Van 30 cube van rescue
- Ford E-350 cube van rescue