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(905) 640-9595 Fax: (905) 640-9517
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William Snowball

Fire Chief
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Trevor Wawryk

Deputy Fire Chief
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The Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire and Emergency Services is a composite fire department staffed by both career and volunteer firefighters. Our mission is “Proudly Protecting People and Property through Public Education, Fire Prevention and Emergency Response.” They are also responsible for the Emergency Management Program of the Town which has directed the overall response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is estimated the department will answer in excess of 1400 calls for assistance in 2021 from our two fire stations.  Our fire prevention and public education division has continued to work during the pandemic although through adjusted protocols responding to customer needs.

Mission Statement: "Proudly Protecting People and Property Through Public Education, Fire Prevention and Emergency Response."

Overview

Coverage is provided to both urban and rural areas, with the predominant coverage area being rural. Due to the large geographic area of The Town Of Whitchurch-Stouffville, fire protection service is purchased from Central York Fire Services for an area on the Town's western boundary.

Calls for Service

The types of responses that we could expect to answer include:

  • Structure fires
  • Vehicle fires
  • Brush/grass fires
  • Motor vehicle collisions
  • Medical emergencies
  • Ice and water rescue
  • Assisting other agencies.

Fire and Emergency Services Staff

  • 1 Fire Chief
  • 1 Deputy Fire Chief
  • 1 Administrative Assistant
  • 1 Fire Prevention Officer
  • 3 Fire Prevention Inspectors
  • 1 Training Officer
  • 32 Full-time fire suppression staff
  • 60 Volunteer firefighters (this number fluctuates)

Fire Halls

Station 51
100 Weldon Rod, Stouffville

Station 51 is the Fire Department Headquarters and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Emergency Operation Centre. Fire Department Management, Fire Prevention/Public Education Division and the Training Division operate out of this station. In addition, full-time firefighters staff this hall 24 hours a day, seven days a week, supported by a dedicated force of volunteer firefighters.

This state-of-the-art station replaced the old Main Street fire station in November 2009. The architecture of the station incorporates a strong heritage theme that is reflected in the overall design and is equipped with a classroom and training tower facility.

Station 52
15400 Highway 48, Ballantrae

Station 52 is staffed with full-time firefighters 24 hours a day, seven days a week, supported by a dedicated force of volunteer firefighters.

In 1999, this station replaced a temporary fire station located at the intersection of Aurora Road and Ninth Line and acted as the Fire Department headquarters until November 2009.

Station 52 is equipped with a classroom and a community services room used by Town staff and members of the public. It is also the back up Emergency Operations Centre.


Fire Master Plan

In June of 2018, Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services had a Fire Master Plan developed in collaboration with the northern six municipalities in York Region to examine potential areas of improvement for the northern six fire departments. Download the Fire Master Plan to learn more.


Tanker Shuttle Accreditation

The Superior Tanker Service is a test that is administered by the Insurer's Advisory Organization (IAO) and forms a part of the Fire Underwriters Survey rating. The Fire Underwriters Survey provides a rating which is used by most insurance companies to determine fire insurance premiums. Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services is happy to announce that we hold the Tanker Shuttle Accreditation. If you're interested in finding out how this service benefits you, we recommend you contact your insurance company!


Volunteer Firefighting

Being a volunteer firefighter can be both rewarding and challenging. The profession requires individuals to dedicate time to not only respond to emergency calls, but to also commit to many hours of training.  If you would like to know more about becoming a volunteer firefighter you can read our Volunteer Recruitment Information Package.

All persons wishing to become a volunteer firefighter need to provide a cover letter and a resume.

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
111 Sandiford Drive
Stouffville, Ontario
L4A 0Z8

Tel: 905-640-1900
or 1-855-642-TOWN(8696)
Fax: 905-640-7957

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