Northern Arm Fire Department

06/19/2026

All Clear from a motor vehicle incident in town.

06/19/2026

Tonight NL Power visited and did a powerline awareness presentation. With members from Point Leamington and Point of Bay

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Forest fire season is in effect in NL. Permits are required to burn brush or debris. Permits are free and available from Forest Management District offices.

The types of activities that are allowed or prohibited depend on the daily Forest Weather Index. Check the risk in your region: https://www.gov.nl.ca/fal/public-education/forestry/forest-fires/fire-hazard-map/

Low (blue) or Moderate (green): Campfires are allowed on bare soil, gravel, sand, or contained in a screened fire pit.

High (yellow): Campfires are allowed on bare soil, gravel, sand, or contained in a screened fire pit. Burn permits are invalid.

Very High (orange) or Extreme (red): Burn permits are invalid. Outdoor fires are banned.

Burn permits are not required for campfires on bare soil, gravel, sand, or contained in a screened fire pit.

Information about campfire conditions can be found here: https://www.gov.nl.ca/fal/wildfiremanagement/

06/12/2026

Out again last night getting familiar with our new pump and possible scenarios.

06/12/2026

The new Wildfire Prevention and Management website is a one-stop resource for forest fire season information that includes the daily wildfire risk, active wildfires and statistics, and wildfire prevention guidelines.

Check it out at https://www.gov.nl.ca/fal/wildfiremanagement/

06/12/2026

NEW WILDFIRE RULES & TOUGHER PENALTIES NOW IN EFFECT
(June 10)

The Provincial Government has launched a new wildfire information website and introduced strengthened legislation aimed at reducing the risk of forest fires across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Some of the key changes include:

• Fireworks and sky lanterns are now prohibited when the Fire Weather Index is High, Very High, or Extreme.

• Deliberately starting a forest fire now carries penalties ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.

• A new offence for recklessly or negligently starting a forest fire carries penalties of $50,000 to $150,000.

• Minimum fines of $50,000 now apply for several high-risk activities, including burning without a permit, violating fire bans, leaving fires unattended, and using fireworks during high-risk conditions.

• ATVs and other motorized vehicles travelling on forest land must have proper spark arrestors and fire extinguishers.

The new Wildfire Prevention and Management website provides daily wildfire risk levels, active wildfire information, statistics, prevention tips, and details on the updated legislation.

With wildfire activity increasing in recent years, do you think these tougher penalties will help prevent human-caused fires?

06/12/2026

The Government of Canada advises the potential for wildfire is expected to increase. Read more: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/the-government-of-canada-provides-an-update-regarding-the-2026-wildfire-season--june-update.html

06/08/2026

Homeowners play a big role in protecting their property, neighborhoods, and communities from the threat of wildfire.

There are simple things homeowners can do to create a defensible space around their properties, like stacking firewood away from your home, or trimming grass and weeds.

More tips on preventing wildfires in communities are available at FireSmart Canada

Most importantly, if you see a wildfire, report it immediately – call 1-866-709-FIRE (3473) to ensure an efficient response.

Report suspected illegal activity 24/7 by calling 1 877 820 0999 or visiting www.stoppoaching.ca

06/04/2026

Our members out tonight training with our new floating pump. A great asset to the department when there's no hydrant available