Fire and Emergency Services
The Kearney Fire Hall is located @ 111 Main Street, Kearney
Paul Schaefer, Fire Chief (705) 636-7402
If there is an emergency, call 911 or contact Ontario Provincial Police
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.
Currently the fire department has one 2003 Superior Pumper which has a 1050 Hale Pump, 1000 gallon water capacity, foam pro system with 30 gallon capacity, a 2007 E-One Pumper/Tanker which has a 1050 Hale Pump, 1500 gallon water capacity, 1993 Ford 350 Cube Van which acts as the Equipment Squad which carries all fire fighter bunker gear, MSA SCBA, generator and other essential fire ground support equipment. The First Response vehicle is a 2003 Ford ambulance which carries all the necessary equipment for medical first response. The last vehicle in the fleet is a 1992 Ford ambulance which acted as the second First Response vehicle but has since been changed over to carry the water ice rescue equipment as well as the second defibrillator and trauma kit in case of a double call situation.
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.
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
Paul Schaefer receiving 20 year Service Award 
James Leeder receiving 5 year Service Award
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.
REMEMBER, we can’t help you – if we can’t get there.