Fire & Emergency Services

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If an emergency, call 911 or contact

Ontario Provincial Police

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The Kearney Fire Hall is located @ 111 Main Street, Kearney

Paul Schaefer, Fire Chief

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Current Fire Rating & Permits

Fire Department Accreditation

The Town of Kearney Fire & Emergency Services has been awarded
Fire Department Superior Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation as of
August 27, 2018

The department is led by Fire Chief Paul Schaefer whom together with a dedicated team of Volunteers not only provide Fire and First Response services, but countless hours of voluntary training to ensure they are prepared for any situation. Team members also act as ambassadors for the Town at parades, events and fundraisers throughout the year.

Volunteer Fire Fighter and First Responder Application Form

Teachers in the area that are interested in visiting the Fire Department for fire safety for their class or wish to set up a visit to the fire station can contact the Fire Chief at: (705) 636-7402.

Mission Statement:
Kearney Fire and Emergency Services mission is to protect life and property and to enhance the well being of all those we serve by providing the highest level of public safety services for our community. we accomplish our mission through prevention, emergency response services, education and training.

Vision Statement:
Kearney Fire and Emergency Services is dedicated to being the best community focused fire and rescue department that meets the ever-changing needs of our community.

Core Values:

Professionalism – In application, appearance, attitude and standards
Integrity – Demonstrate honesty and fairness
Compassion – Demonstrate kindness and empathy
Responsibility and Accountability – Professionally, personally and fiscally responsible for our actions
Respect – For ourselves, each other, our department and the Town of Kearney and our customers
Diversity – Be open minded and responsive to our unique community
Commitment – To all department endeavours
Teamwork – Encourage unity and cooperative attitude
Health and Safety – Personal and professional health and safety
Excellence – We strive to be the best in everything we do with dedication to quality, efficiency, innovation and continuous learning

We value cooperation and region wide planning with neighbouring responders so that great service and efficiency are never hampered by territorial boundaries.

Service Recognition Awards

IMPORTANT: Emergency Vehicle Accessibility Information

Remember that Private Access Roads that lead to and from your residence should be kept clear and free of snow in the winter , as well as obstructions from branches and fallen trees in the summer. This will determine the type and size of Emergency Vehicles that can access your property.

Accessibility for the Kearney Fire and Emergency Services and their vehicles during any emergency is important and inaccessible roads will determine the level of service you receive.

It is the responsibility of the home or cottage owner to ensure access on privately maintained roads for Emergency Vehicles.

Access should be maintained to a minimum of six metres ( 20 feet ) wide by four metres ( 13 feet ) high. Turn around areas at the end of lane-ways should also be constructed with a diameter of 18 metres ( 66 feet ). Grades should be kept to a maximum 12 degrees. Also, please keep in mind that today’s Emergency Vehicles can be quite heavy and require that road beds, bridges, etc. be designed to support these loads.