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Resources for Homeowners
IN AN EMERGENCY – DIAL 9-1-1
Despite the unique hybrid fire service model we use, the basics remain the same: In case of a fire, or any other emergency, dial 9-1-1. As part of our partnership, Nakamun Park is also part of the regional dispatch service – you call 9-1-1 and the dispatch service will coordinate with the designated local service provider (in this case, Onoway Regional Fire Services) to get a response rolling.
For general inquires on the fire department services feel free to contact the municipal office, or reach out to the Fire Department through their website: https://www.firerescueinternational.net/
FIRES CAN HAPPEN – ARE YOU COVERED?
Did you know that the cost of fire suppression by the fire department for a structure fire is payable by the property owner to the fire suppression provider? Did you know that if a fire department responds to any other sort of fire: ie) grass, lawnmower, burn barrel, home alarm, false home alarm, that there will also be a cost to the property owner?
Most insurance companies standard coverage payable for fire suppression is $10,000.00, this may not be enough to cover the bill of a fire. Within various Summer Villages, we have seen fire suppression invoices for grass fires as high as $11,000.00 and invoices for structure fires ranging from $8,000.00 to $28,000.00 and these invoices have come to us through three different fire services providers responding to the various incidents.
Do you have enough insurance to cover these costs? Do you need to increase your coverage? What does your policy say?
Be sure you take a look at your home insurance policy or talk to your insurance agent. Most insurance companies provide an option for you to increase your various coverages for very reasonable additional costs.
ASK YOUR PROVIDER IF YOUR POLICY COVERS, AND WHAT AMOUNTS ARE COVERED SPECIFICALLY FOR:
- GRASSLAND FIRES;
- FIRE SUPPRESSION; AND,
- CALL-OUT COSTS.
KNOW YOUR LOCAL BYLAWS
As part of the fire protection framework of the municipality, Council has adopted bylaws and policies that build the service framework, and facilitate fire protection practices in and for the community. In doing so we consider the needs of the local municipality, the nature of the greater lake community, and the processes and practices used by our regional partners – primarily Lac Ste. Anne County.
Each of the following bylaws/policy hold specific reference to fire protection and fire service processes in our community. Remember you have a part to play making our community safer, and you can responsible for the costs/fines/penalties for infraction of the rules: