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TOWN OF LINCOLN FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Administration
The Administration for the Lincoln Fire and Rescue Service is located at the Town Muncipal Office at 4800 South Service Road in Beamsville. Administrative issues can be addressed by contacting:
Fire Chief: Scott Blake (905) 563-8205 Ext. 261 (Office)
Deputy Chief: Greg Hudson (905) 563-8205 Ext. 253 (Office)
Emergency Functions
The Lincoln Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Department provides a wide range of emergency responses, from fire fighting to rescue to medical response. Each of our 4 stations respond with a life saving defibrillator and an assortment of rescue and fire fighting equipment. Our firefighters are fully trained according to the Ontario Firefighter Curriculum, including fire fighting techniques, rescue, hazardous materials, first aid, cardio pulmonary resuscitation, and defibrillation. Staff and Equipment Makeup The Lincoln Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Department is a composite fire department with 98 volunteers for suppression, a full-time Fire Prevention Officer, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Chief. Administration Offices are located at Town Hall. The fire department operates 4 fire stations located strategically throughout the Town that house 1 aerial ladder track, 1 heavy rescue truck, 2 tankers, 4 pumpers and 3 medical squads equipped with specialized emergency equipment. Fire Prevention
The Lincoln Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Department provides a wide range of fire prevention programs from public education to code enforcement. The fire prevention office provides training in fire prevention and fire safety along with fire investigation plans examination and public education.
Open Air Burning
While not generally permitted under the Ontario Fire Code, special burning permits may be obtained by contacting the Fire Prevention Office located at Town Hall. There is a fee of $10.00 to cover the administrative costs of burn permits. The burning of any kind of "waste" material other than agricultural organic products, trees, etc. is not allowed. Backyard recreational fires require a minumim clearance of 5 metres from any fence, structure, road, or other object. Anyone burning without a valid burn permit will be ticketed under the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act. The fine for burning without a permit is $225.00. Additional fees may be charged and added to the municipal property tax rolls to recover costs should fire department apparatus be required to respond.
Fire Lanes and Parking Bylaw
Be aware that there are enforced restrictions throughout the town related to public parking and fire lane access. Signs post where parking is disallowed related to general parking as well as fire lane access. Illegally parked vehicles that may impede timely and efficient emergency equipment access will be ticketed by Bylaw Enforcement Officers. Smoke Alarms
Smoke Alarms are the single most important tool towards combating loss of life due to fires. These simple yet cost effective alarms have saved countless lives and millions of dollars in property loss. The installation and maintenance of these devices is essential in protecting your family. Additionally, the design, practice and use of a very basic fire safety plan in the event of a fire may be the difference between life and death. A working smoke alarm on every level of your home is required by Ontario law.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Homeowners should be aware that CO detectors are likely to begin producing false readings once they have been in use for a period of several years. These false alarms are due to the fact that the sensing module within the detector begins to absorb CO from the moment that the detector is installed. The amount of accumulation of CO within the detector module is dependent on a variety of factors including whether or not occupants smoke or whether there is entry access to the garage from within the home. CO from operation of a vehicle will enter the house from the garage as the door is opened and will be picked up and accumulated by the sensing module within the detector. It is recommended that all CO detectors be replaced every five years even though the detector may not be providing false alarms, as the threshold level will be reached at some point around this time. Once again, this time period for replacement may be shorter depending upon whether, and how often, someone smokes within the home.
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