Community Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Peawanuck Fire Department & Emergency Services
The Peawanuck Fire Department and Emergency Services is located in Weenusk First Nation with a trained crew and has a fully operational Fire Pumper Truck.
The Peawanuck Fire Department offers emergency and community services including responding to structural and wildland fires, providing first responder medical assistance, conducting various types of rescues, and public education on fire safety.
Program Contact Information
Fire Chief – Jason Hunter
Fire Department #: 1 (807) 214-7512
Peawanuck Wildland Fire Program
Peawanuck is a remote fly-in community situated on the Winisk River. As Ontario’s second-most northerly First Nation, its isolation presents challenges that aƯect the response times for external aid. Historically,
Peawanuck has faced wildland fires, often necessitating the involvement of residents in response eƯorts. To improve fire safety and enhance preparedness and response capabilities, Weenusk First Nation established the Peawanuck Wildland Fire Program, a volunteer service in 2023. This initiative aims to strengthen the community’s ability to manage and respond to wildland fire risks.
Mission Statement
Peawanuck Wildland Fire is dedicated to safeguarding lives, infrastructure, and values by mitigating fire risks, performing response, and enhancing readiness to create a safer and prepared community.
Vision
We are committed to making our region safer, prepared, and resilient against wildland fires and emergencies through a collaborative approach.
REPORT FIRE
Report Forest Fire in Peawanuck
1 – 807 – 214 – 7512 (24hr contact)
1 – 705 – 473 – 2554 (Band Office/Alternative)
Report Fire Ontario Fire Region
310-FIRE (3473).
What to report:
- Location,
- Flame Height,
- What is burning (type of trees or grass),
- Fire size,
- Smoke colour (White, Grey, or Black).
- Unattended fires or recreational fires during fire bans
Wildland Fire
Response
Mitigation and
Vegetation Management
Training
Drone
Surveillance
Emergency
Assistance
Contact Information
Daylan Chookomolin,
Wildfire Management Coordinator
Email: daylanc2@weenusk.ca
Cell: 705 473 2554
Recruitment: Volunteer Wildland Firefighters
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- SP100 Wildland Firefighter Course
- First Aid CPR and AED level A minimum
- Reside in Peawanuck between May and September.
- SP103 Wildland Firefighter course*
Note: Volunteers with only the SP103 course will only serve as emergency firefighters for the program. The course is provided annually, and available spots may open up for interested individuals.
Application period is between January 1st and April 30th of each year. Submit a letter of interest and resume.
Additional training is provided on-the-job.
Resources:
For information on FireSmartTM and ways to protect and mitigate your properties, visit: https://firesmartcanada.ca/
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