Organization: Essa (Township of) - Fire Department
Phone Numbers: 705-424-5828
Crisis: 9-1-1
Fax: 705-424-4185
Email: fire@essatownship.on.ca
Website: www.essatownship.on.ca
Address:
c/o Administration Centre, Essa Twp.
5786 County Rd 21
Utopia, ON
L0M 1T0
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Public Contacts: Doug Burgin - Fire Chief
dburgin@essatownship.on.ca
Lori Dedora - Administrative Assistant
ldedora@essatownship.on.ca
Service Description: Municipal department in charge of preventing and fighting fires for emergency management and response * Full-time and on call firefighters are responsible for the maintenance and care of the fire vehicles and equipment

Fire suppression and emergency services:
  • education around fire prevention and protection
  • inspections upon request
  • tours and public education services

Two stations serving the municipality:
  • Thornton Fire Station: 34 Robert St
  • Angus Fire Station: 135 King St

Open air burning is permitted in the municipality but only with a current annual burn permit; available on-line from the town website or at the township office.



Fees: Set Fee * burn permits
Application: Call for information * Application form required for fire permit
Eligibility / Target Population: No restrictions
Languages: English
Area Served: Essa
See Also: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Last Updated: 1/16/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=207165

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