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Fire Services
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Uxbridge Volunteer Fire Department

Administration: (905) 852-3393
Uxbridge Fire Department
17 Bascom Street
P.O. Box 190
Uxbridge, Ontario
L9P 1T1
For Information outside normal business hours please contact:
Toll Free: 1-888-844-0647
Fire Chief: Scott Richardson
srichardson@town.uxbridge.on.ca
Deputy Chief of Operations & Communications: Vacant
Deputy Chief of Training & Fire Prevention: Bill Graham
bgraham@town.uxbridge.on.ca
Fire Prevention Officer: Ken Maynard
kmaynard@town.uxbridge.on.ca
A Fire Permit is issued subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant acknowledges having read and understood By-law No. 2007-209, as amended.
2. Prior to burning the applicant shall confirm burning is permitted each day of burning by calling 905-852-9038.
3. A Fire Permit is issued subject to the following conditions:
Approval is required from the Fire Chief, The Deputy Cheif or designee for every fire set or continuing after one half hour after sunset, except for a recreational fire as defined in By-law No. 2007-209 as amended.
4. The applicant is responsible to comply with applicable legislation.
5. The applicant shall post the fire permit at the location of the telephone nearest the fire for easy access to emergency telephone numbers listed on the permit.

The Township of Uxbridge has recently implemented an Emergency Preparedness Plan. Please click on Emergency Preparedness Plan for information related to this community Plan.
Fire Department Fees
| ITEM | FEES |
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Response to Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Uxbridge Residents or Uxbridge Resident Charged with serious traffic offence (ie: Careless or Impaired Driving) |
a) $410.00 per hour per apparatus for the first hour or part thereof. b) $205.00 per half hour per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. c) Plus the actual cost of any consumables used ie: Absorbent, etc. d) Number of fire apparatus depending on running assignment and severity of incident |
| Response to Vehicle Fires (Non-Uxbridge Residents) |
a) $410.00 per hour per apparatus for the first hour or part thereof. b) $205.00 per half hour per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. c) Plus the actual cost of any consumables used ie: Absorbent, etc. d) Number of fire apparatus depending on running assignment and severity of incident |
| Fire inspections (Municipal, Provincial & Federal Codes compliance requirement) |
a) Initial and second inspection no charge b) Each subsequent after 2 inspections $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum Plus GST |
| Re-Inspection (Any Inspection required after the initial and compliance inspections) |
a) Any building or premises $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| Requested Inspection for premises and buildings (ie: Lawyer or Realtor request) |
$65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| Auxiliary Apartments (ie: Basement Apartment) |
a) Initial and second inspection no charge b) Each subsequent after 2 inspections $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| Residential Inspections |
a) Initial and second inspection no charge b) Each subsequent after 2 inspections $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| Commercial Inspections |
a) Initial and second inspection no charge b) Each subsequent after 2 inspections $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| Industrial Inspections |
a) Initial and second inspection no charge b) Each subsequent after 2 inspections $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| Apartments in Houses (2 Unit Dwellings) |
a) Initial and second inspection no charge b) Each subsequent after 2 inspections $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| File Search and Letter (ie: Letter to Lawyer) | $80.00 |
| HAZMAT Response (ie: Gas or Oil Spill) |
a) $410.00 per hour per apparatus for the first hour or part thereof. b) $205.00 per half hour per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. c) Plus the actual cost of any consumables used ie: Absorbent, etc. d) Number of fire apparatus depending on running assignments and severity of incident |
| Occupancy Load Inspections (Licenced Establishments excluded) | $210.00 |
| Day Care Inspections (Annual) |
a) Initial and second inspection no charge b) Each subsequent after 2 inspections $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| Movie Stand-bys |
a) Requested Fire Department standby $65.00 per hour per Fire Department Employee (minimum 4 person crew) b) Required Fire Department standby $410.00 per apparatus per hour or part thereof and $205.00 per half hour per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. c) Any other expenses as determined by the Fire Chief or Designate. |
| False Alarms |
a) $410.00 per hour per apparatus for the first hour or part thereof. b) $205.00 per half hour per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. c) Number of fire apparatus depending on running assignment and severity of incident |
| L.L.B.O. Inspections |
a) Initial and second inspection $110.00 b) Each subsequent after 2 inspections $65.00 per hour with a one hour minimum |
| Professional Services |
a) Minimum fee $65.00 plus $65.00 per each additional hour or part thereof b) Plus expenses |
| Fire Reports (Insurance and Investigators) |
a) 1 to 2 years old $80.00 b) 2 to 5 years old $100.00 c) Over 5 years old $120.00 Plus F.O.I. Costs (if applicable) |
| Site Plan, Plan of Subdivision Review | $250.00 |
| Fire route review |
$210.00 plus costs |
| Hydro inspection for fire investigation and inspection purposes |
a) Rates as charged by electrical safety authority |
| Outside agency inspection for fire investigation and inspection purposes |
a) Rates as charged by outside agency |
| Contractors or other municipal department brought in for fire suppression or investigation or inspection purposes |
a) Rates as charged by service |
| Special Events |
a) Vendor inspection if required $65.00 per hour b) Requested Fire Department standby $65.00 per hour per Fire Department Employee (minimum 4 person crew) c) Required Fire Department standby $410.00 per apparatus per hour or part thereof, $205.00 per apparatus per half hour or part thereof d) Any other expenses as determined by the Fire Chief or Designate |
| Interest: Rate of 15% per annum, calculated monthly | |
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Burning Permits: Recreational - |
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| Open Air Fire Without Permit/Approval (first occurence on property) |
a) $410.00 per hour per apparatus for the first hour or part thereof b) $205.00 per half hour per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof c) Plus the actual cost of any consumables used ie: Absorbent etc d) Number of fire apparatus depending on running assignment and severity of incident e) Staff costs for incident are charged based on number of staff responding to the incident |
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Fire Works Permits: |
$50.00 $150.00 |
Fire Department Master Plan
Uxbridge Fire Department Fire Master Plan - Final Report
Fire Station Location Study
Cover Letter
Fire Station Location Study
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