Muskoka Lakes Fire Department

05/28/2026

Spring is a great time of year to prune limbs and branches!

🌲 Being FireSmart means pruning trees to a height of 2 meters from the ground.

Check out our Begins at Home Guide for more tips and tricks: https://ow.ly/b10w50XmEgt

05/28/2026

The Fire Danger Rating in Muskoka Lakes has been set to HIGH.

What you need to know:
• All current open-air fire permits are suspended
• Daytime burning and fireworks are prohibited
• Evening burning (6pm-8am) is permitted with extreme caution

Local conditions are being actively monitored by the Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs and MNR. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.

Learn more about being fire safety in your home at www.firesmartcanada.ca

Find the official notice on our website here: https://www.muskokalakes.ca/news/posts/fire-danger-rating-set-to-high-in-muskoka/

05/26/2026

Late last week, crews from Walker’s Point, Windermere, Milford Bay, and Port Carling were dispatched to reports of a structure fire on Lake Muskoka.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a fully involved boathouse fire. The homeowners were not present at the time of the incident.

Marine units from Walker’s Point and Milford Bay Fire Departments battled the blaze from the water, while crews from Port Carling and Windermere conducted suppression operations from land.

Firefighters successfully prevented the fire from spreading to the nearby cottage and neighbouring properties. There were no reported injuries.

Thank you to all responding firefighters for their quick action and teamwork!

05/21/2026

Your roof can be a wildland fire hazard. 🏡

Sparks and embers from a wildland fire can travel long distances and quickly ignite flammable roofing material and/or combustible debris on the roof.

Learn about FireSmart guidelines with our roof fact sheet: https://ow.ly/xlvy50Y7NbQ

05/20/2026

It’s Awareness Week.
Always wear a personal floatation device on a boat—it could save your life.
Many drownings can happen suddenly. A small boat can capsize, or you could fall overboard on a larger one.

05/17/2026

Heading out on the water for long weekend? Stay sober—it's illegal to boat while impaired.
The same penalties apply whether you drive a boat or car while impaired. You could face fines, lose your ability to operate a boat or face jail time.

05/10/2026

🚒 Training Today for a Safer Tomorrow!
We are excited to share that training is in full swing at the Walkers Point Fire Station! This week, our recruit firefighters are undergoing intensive Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Operations level training.

Our recruits are hard at work mastering critical skills, including:
• Recognition: Identifying potential chemical, biological, or radiological threats.
• Mitigation: Implementing strategies to neutralize or contain spills and leaks.
• Diversion Tactics: Managing the flow of hazardous substances to protect our waterways and environment.
• Rescue: Executing safe, specialized extractions in contaminated zones.

💼 Professional Training, Volunteer Heart
It is important to remember that your fire service is powered by dedicated volunteers. These individuals aren't just neighbours helping neighbours; they are highly trained professionals performing specialized services. This HazMat training isn't just best practice—it is legislated and required by Ontario regulation to ensure every responder meets the highest safety standards.

🙏 A Community Effort
We want to extend a massive thank you to:
• Our Instructors & Recruits: For the countless hours and unwavering dedication you pour into your professional development.
• Council: For their continued commitment to community safety by providing the essential equipment and financial support required for this high-level training.

Readiness is a whole-of-community effort. From the leadership that funds the gear to the volunteers who answer the page, we are all working together to keep our home safe.

05/10/2026

? The area around your home, the Home Ignition Zone, is the most important place to focus your FireSmart efforts. 🏠

Clear flammable debris to reduce wildland fire risk. Small actions make a big difference!
➡️ https://ow.ly/hKrh50YbQkT

05/08/2026

Always stay ready and equipped for emergencies with an emergency kit. Your kit should include:

🩹 first aid
🔦 flashlight
💊 medication(s)
💧 bottled water
📯 whistle

05/08/2026

Fire Chief Ryan Murrell was proud to represent Muskoka Lakes Fire Department at the OAFC Queen’s Park Fire and Life Safety Advocacy Day.

A meaningful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and support the ongoing work in building safer communities across Ontario.

Thank you OAFC for a great day!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for OAFC Queen’s Park Fire and Life Safety Advocacy Day yesterday! Your participation and support help make our communities safer every day.