For emergency situations in Orangeville (and Dufferin County) that require Fire / Police / Ambulance, call: 9 1 1.


Mission Statement

To protect life, property and the environment in Orangeville and surrounding areas from all perils, through education, prevention, investigation, training, rescue, fire suppression and pre-hospital care support service.

The Orangeville Fire Department consists of 32 volunteer firefighters, 10 full time firefighters covering the hours of 0600 to 1800, seven days a week, to enhance response times in our coverage area, as well as Fire Chief Andy Macintosh, Deputy Fire Chief Ronald Morden, Fire Prevention Officer Frank Myers, and administrative assistant Helga Leith.. The Fire Chief also holds the position of Dufferin County Fire Co-ordinator as well as C.E.M.C. (Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator) for Orangeville with the Deputy Chief being the alternate in these positions.

The Orangeville Fire Department responds in Orangeville as well as areas of the Town of Mono, East Garafraxa and Amaranth Townships.

Firefighting Aspect

The firefighters respond to over 1400 calls annually consisting of:

Fire responses: (structural, vehicle, agricultural);

Motor vehicle accident responses: (extrication of victims, First Aid,  stabilizing victims and removing them from the vehicles, assist police in protecting the scene and traffic control, clean-up of liquid spills such as gasoline, oil, etc.;

Medical responses: usually life threatening conditions, (trouble breathing, possible heart attack, seizures, industrial entrapment where our hydraulic equipment is required)

Other responses not included in the above:  carbon monoxide activations, natural gas leaks, fire alarm activations, hazardous material spills, burning complaints, unknown odours, public assistance, as well as Mutual Aid if required by another fire department.

Response equipment consists of:  one 2005 Pierce Enforcer (rescue/pumper); one 2002 Pierce 105 foot ladder truck; one 1997 Freightliner tanker; one 1993 Freightliner pumper; one 1989 International Emergency support truck; one 1983 GMC Mini pumper.