McKellar Fire Dept.

01/22/2026

Did you know that new, mandatory CO alarm requirements cam into effect on January 1 of this year? Watch the short video below on what you need to do to keep yourself and your family CO safe at home and at the cottage.

https://youtu.be/qx-j3VbxzoY

11/04/2025

11/01/2025

Starting today, fire permit season is over. The weekly updates and changes will resume on April 1, 2026.
What does this mean? It means that you no longer need to contact the Fire Chief for a burn permit. The FDR will be set at moderate until such a time when the rating with the MNR is consistently low. It is still incumbent upon the property owner to follow the location, size, extinguishment and other regulations listed within the Open Air Burning Bylaw, you just don't need to check in first.

Click here to find our quick reference guide for burning:

https://www.mckellar.ca/en/township-services/resources/Conditions-for-Open-air-burning-letter.pdf

Click here for our full Open Air Burning Bylaw:

https://www.mckellar.ca/en/township-services/resources/2024-38.pdf

Lastly, click here for the public link to the MNR Forrest Fire Info Map (FDR map):

https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/ForestFireInformationMap/index.html?viewer=FFIM.FFIM

Lets all help keep McKellar Fire Safe this year and next!!

10/22/2025

A chimney fire is the combustion (burning) of residue deposits referred to as soot or creosote, on the inner surfaces of chimney tiles, flue liners, stove pipes, etc. Have your chimney inspected and cleaned regularly to help reduce the risk.

10/18/2025

It's alive! McKellar Fire is thrilled with the near completion of a much needed infrastructure project for the township, with the full, fantastic support of Council. With the news last year that our existing tower was beyond its acceptable lifespan and in need of replacement, we began the process of replacing the old MTO tower with a new, better positioned home for our Fire Department and emergency preparedness communications. We now have crystal clear, reliable, digital communications with zero shadow areas from Blackwater to Balsam. At current, we are the only resident of the tower, with the potential for previous tower residents, or new ones, to join us here. The old MTO tower is slated for removal next spring.

McKellar Fire would like to thank residents for their patience during the construction process. We are confident that this will be a benefit to our community for many many years to come.

10/09/2025

The Township of McKellar, and surrounding townships have posted the Fire
Danger Rating at MODERATE. This means that normal burning rules apply. 1 meter by 1 meter campfires for the purpose of cooking will now be permitted any time of day (in low, moderate, and high ratings). Supervised burning, and recreational campfires are available between 6 pm and 10 am the next day (7 days a week). Debris permits for daytime burning can be applied for provided you contact the Fire Chief ahead of time and follow the safety, size and extinguishment rules available in the open air burning bylaw posted .ca . (Please note, Daytime / Debris burning permits are not always available). Let's keep McKellar SAFE AND WILDFIRE FREE THIS WEEKEND!!!!

10/02/2025

The Township of McKellar, and surrounding townships have posted the Fire
Danger Rating at HIGH. This means that normal burning rules apply. 1 meter by 1 meter campfires for the purpose of cooking will be permitted any time of day (in low, moderate, and high ratings). Supervised recreational campfires are available between 6 pm and 10 am the next day (7 days a week). Debris fires are not permitted, permits are not available. The sale and use of fireworks is not permitted. Concerns about inappropriate burning can be reported to the ByLaw Officer at (705)787-5779.
Let's keep McKellar SAFE AND WILDFIRE FREE THIS WEEKEND!!!!

09/18/2025

The Township of McKellar, and surrounding townships have posted the Fire
Danger Rating at HIGH. This means that normal burning rules apply. 1 meter by 1 meter campfires for the purpose of cooking will be permitted any time of day (in low, moderate, and high ratings). Supervised recreational campfires are available between 6 pm and 10 am the next day (7 days a week). Debris fires are not permitted, permits are not available. The sale and use of fireworks is not permitted. Concerns about inappropriate burning can be reported to the ByLaw Officer at (705)787-5779.
Let's keep McKellar SAFE AND WILDFIRE FREE THIS WEEKEND!!!!

09/11/2025

The Township of McKellar, and surrounding townships have posted the Fire
Danger Rating at MODERATE. This means that normal burning rules apply. 1 meter by 1 meter campfires for the purpose of cooking will now be permitted any time of day (in low, moderate, and high ratings). Supervised burning, and recreational campfires are available between 6 pm and 10 am the next day (7 days a week). Debris permits for daytime burning can be applied for provided you contact the Fire Chief ahead of time and follow the safety, size and extinguishment rules available in the open air burning bylaw posted .ca . (Please note, Daytime burning permits are not always available). Let's keep McKellar SAFE AND WILDFIRE FREE THIS WEEKEND!!!!

08/29/2025

The Township of McKellar, and surrounding townships have posted the Fire
Danger Rating at MODERATE for the time being. This means that normal burning rules apply. 1 meter by 1 meter campfires for the purpose of cooking will now be permitted any time of day (in low, moderate, and high ratings). Supervised burning, and recreational campfires are available between 6 pm and 10 am the next day (7 days a week). Debris permits for daytime burning can be applied for provided you contact the Fire Chief ahead of time and follow the safety, size and extinguishment rules available in the open air burning bylaw posted .ca . (Please note, Daytime burning permits are not always available). Let's keep McKellar SAFE AND WILDFIRE FREE THIS WEEKEND!!!!

08/21/2025

The Township of McKellar, and surrounding townships have posted the Fire
Danger Rating at HIGH for the time being. This means that normal burning rules apply. 1 meter by 1 meter campfires for the purpose of cooking will be permitted any time of day (in low, moderate, and high ratings). Supervised recreational campfires are available between 6 pm and 10 am the next day (7 days a week). Debris fires are not permitted, permits are not available. The sale and use of fireworks is not permitted. Concerns about inappropriate burning can be reported to the ByLaw Officer at (705)787-5779.
Let's keep McKellar SAFE AND WILDFIRE FREE THIS WEEKEND!!!!