Fire Department | Otonabee-South Monaghan

The OSM Fire Department Crest - maltese cross, with the OSM Township logo in the centre.

The OSM Fire Department is a team of well-trained, caring and professional members. We provide a variety of services as set out in the Establishing & Regulating By-law.

We proudly protect the lives, property and environment of the people living, working and visiting our community.

Fire Stations

Our department is made up of four (4) full fire stations and a team of 83 volunteer firefighting personnel.

Headquarters & Fire Station 1

Located at: 21 Third Street, Keene
Phone: 705-295-6880 (non-emergency)

Fire & Rescue Response Apparatus:

Rescue Vehicle
Pumper Truck
Tanker Truck
Fire and Rescue Boat
ATV 6x6

Headquarters personnel include:

One full time Fire Chief
One part time Fire Prevention Officer
One part time Chief Training Officer
One full time Administrative Assistant

Fire Station 2

Located at: 1770 Bensfort Road, Otonabee
Phone: 705-295-6880 (non-emergency)

Fire & Rescue Response Apparatus:

Rescue Vehicle
Pumper Truck
Tanker Truck
Fire and Rescue Boat

Fire Station 3

Located at: 535 Third Line, Bailieboro
Phone: 705-295-6880 (non-emergency)

Fire & Rescue Response Apparatus:

Rescue Vehicle
Pumper Truck
Tanker Truck
Fire and Rescue Boat

George P. Cowie Sr. Emergency Management Services Building - Station 4

Located at: 411 Hiawatha Line, Hiawatha First Nation
Phone: 705-295-6880 (non-emergency)

Fire & Rescue Response Apparatus:

Rescue Vehicle
Pumper-Tanker Truck
Pumper Truck

Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation

Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Letter & Certificates

Fire Underwriters Survey Accreditation letter issued Sept. 2019 Fire Station 1 Fire Station 2 Fire Station 3 Fire Station 4

We originally achieved the Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation in 2005, and have been renewing every 5 years to help our residents have reduced insurance premiums similar to those areas that are fire hydrant protected. The next renewal application will be in 2024.

What is Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation?

FUS Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation

Because OSM Township does not have pressurized fire hydrants, we practice and aim to keep renewing the Fire Underwriters' Survey (FUS) Tanker Shuttle Accreditation to provide our residents with a "fire protected" status for their insurance premiums.

If your insurance company needs to know information about the type of fire protection provided by OSM Township, they will need to know that the Township is Superior Tanker Shuttle Accredited, and may want to know how far your property is from the nearest fire station.

Insurance companies may request a copy of the FUS Accreditation letter and/or certificates to prove your property can be insurance rated as "fire hydrant protected".

For information about Emergency Preparedness and keeping your family safe in the event of emergencies, please visit our Emergency Service & Preparedness page.

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