Fire Department

The Municipality of Boissevain-Morton maintains a fire department comprised of local volunteer firefighters.

These volunteer firefighters respond to a wide range of emergency situations where they protect people, property, and the environment.

These emergency calls may involve fire suppression, rescue and/or first aid. Additionally, volunteers may assist with fire prevention, public education and awareness, as well as training.

Fire Control

[PDF File] Restricted Controlled Burn Permit

In accordance with the Fire Prevention and Control by-law, no person shall start an Outdoor Fire during the Wildfire Season without first obtaining a Burning Permit from the Municipality.

Except when a burning ban has been enacted, fires that are set in an outdoor fire pit or solid fuel burning appliance, set for cooking or warmth, and would normally be considered a campfire are exempt from a Burning Permit, but must adhere to the following conditions:

Any fire that is set in a fire pit or solid fuel appliance shall be enclosed on all sides and constructed of masonry, concrete, heavy gauge metal or other noncombustible materials.
The fire pit or solid fuel appliance shall be covered with a non-combustible grate or mesh. If the fire pit or solid fuel appliance is equipped with a chimney, it shall have a noncombustible mesh or spark arrester installed.
The fire pit or solid fuel appliance shall be located on a flat, level and noncombustible base clear of overhangs, such as roofs, tree branches or utility wires.
A minimum clearance of 3 meters, measured from the nearest fire pit edge is maintained from any structures or any combustibles (ie. fences, trees, hydro poles) and property lines.
Solid fuel appliances shall be installed to manufacturer’s specifications with any required distance to a structure or combustible of at least 10 meters.

Volunteer Firefighters

FIREFIGHTER DUTIES

As a firefighter with the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton and Boissevain & Morton Fire Department, you will be participating in several areas of Fire Department operations: fire suppression, fire prevention and public education and awareness.

Active duties also include attending motor vehicle accidents, structural & grass fires and provide mutual aid to other fire departments in/around the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton if required.

The firefighter is also responsible for duties within the fire hall and related equipment; fire truck and equipment maintenance, and hall/shop cleaning and maintenance as determined by Fire Chief.

There is regularly scheduled training, specialized training and meeting nights that the firefighters are also required to attend.

Firefighter Application Form

Those interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter with the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton Volunteer Fire Department must complete an application form. Completed forms may be submitted to the Boissevain-Morton Fire Department, email firechief@boissevain.ca or mail to Box 490, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0.

Applications will be reviewed by the Fire Chief. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by the Fire Chief to meet in person.