Fire and Emergency Services

The Bluewater Fire Department consists of four stations located in Bayfield, Brucefield, Hensall and Zurich.

The goal of the Bluewater Fire Department is to provide fire protection services through a range of programs designated to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants from the adverse effects of fires, exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature, first to the municipality, second to those municipalities requiring assistance through authorized emergency fire service plans and agreements and third to those municipalities requiring assistance through authorized mutual fire aid plan and program activities.

Fire protection

Fire protection includes fire suppression, fire prevention, fire safety education, communication, training of persons involved in the provisions of fire protection, rescue and emergency services and the delivery of those services. The Municipality of Bluewater develops and maintains good working relationships with various government agencies and departments to ensure that in the event of a major incident, assistance to cope with the situation is provided.

Non-fire emergency services

In addition to fire protection, the Bluewater Fire Department performs services related to rescues from motor vehicle accidents and industrial accidents, emergencies involving hazardous materials to an awareness level, search and rescue, and any other emergencies deemed necessary by the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief or designated Officer.