Fire

Fire calls will be redirected to Northern 911 who acts as dispatcher for the Township of The Archipelago.  Northern 911’s response is dependent on the type and location of the emergency.

The Township has entered into Fire Protection Service Agreements with Seguin Township for fire protection services for specific properties in the Crane and Blackstone Lake areas.  These property owners pay an annual special levy for this service.  For applicable properties in the Blackstone Lake area, please review By-law No. 2022-10.  For applicable properties in the Crane Lake area, please review By-law No. 2024-49.  

If your property is not located in an area with a fire protection service agreement, please be advised that the Township of The Archipelago does not have a fire department.  Northern 911 will advise you of this and that no fire personnel or equipment will respond.  You will be advised to leave the structure and to move to a safe location.  Volunteer firefighting groups exist in some neighbourhoods.  You should contact your local Cottager Association to inquire as to what services may be available locally.

To report a forest fire, call the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) at 310-FIRE (310-3473).