Belleville Fire & Emergency Services is committed to protecting life, property and the environment through professional emergency response, prevention, education and public safety.
About Belleville Fire and Emergency Services
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services provides fire protection and emergency response services to the City of Belleville and surrounding rural areas. The department consists of career and volunteer firefighters operating from five fire stations.
To provide trusted, high-quality fire and emergency services through professionalism, accountability, integrity and strong community partnerships.
- Professionalism – We uphold the highest standards of service, respect and dedication.
- Accountability – We are responsible to the public, our community and each other.
- Integrity – We act ethically and transparently to maintain public trust.
Brief History
Fire protection in Belleville dates back to 1840, when a volunteer fire brigade was first established. Over time, the department evolved from volunteer service to a fully career department in 1916, while continuing to support volunteer firefighting in rural areas. Today, Belleville Fire and Emergency Services remains committed to protecting the community through modern training, equipment and service delivery.
Leadership
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services is led by Fire Chief and Director Dan Smith, who was appointed in 2023 and brings over 20 years of experience in fire and emergency services.
Under Chief Smith’s leadership, the department continues to modernize operations, expand staffing, and strengthen emergency response services to meet the needs of a growing community.
The department’s operations and future direction are guided by the City’s 2024 Fire Master Plan, which establishes a long-term strategy for fire and emergency services based on community risk, safety priorities and council-approved budget allocations.
Fire Stations, Staffing and Equipment
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services operates two career fire stations and three volunteer stations across the city.
Our team includes:
- 78 career staff across suppression, training and fire prevention
- 45 volunteer firefighters
- Support staff including administrative and emergency management personnel
- 3 chief officers
Each station is equipped with modern fire apparatus and staffed by highly trained crews ready to respond to a wide range of emergencies.
Location
60 Bettes St.
About This Station
Fire Station #1 first opened in 2015 and serves as the main headquarters for Belleville Fire & Emergency Services. The station also includes a public museum that highlights the history of the Belleville Fire Department.
Services Located at This Station
This station is home to several key fire service functions, including:
- Fire department administration
- Emergency management
- Fire prevention and public education
These services support both emergency response and community safety programs across Belleville and the surrounding area.
Staffing and Emergency Response
During normal business hours the office is open to the public.
This office includes the Fire Chief, two Deputy Fire Chiefs, a Training Officer and an Emergency Management Coordinator. The office is also home to the Fire Prevention Division including the Chief Fire Prevention Officer and four Fire Prevention Officers.
The station is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A full crew includes:
- 1 Platoon Chief
- 2 Captains
- 7 Firefighters
Fire crews respond from this location to a wide range of emergencies including fires, rescues and other incidents.
Apparatus responding from this station include:
- Pumper truck
- Heavy rescue truck
- Command vehicle (Platoon Chief)
Additional equipment housed at this station includes:
- Reserve 100-foot platform ladder truck
- Utility pickup truck
- Reserve Pumper truck
Public Amenities
The station is also home to a City-owned museum which showcases the history of the Belleville fire department.
Location
72 Moira St. West
About This Station
Fire Station #2 opened in 1949. It has a long history of serving the Belleville community and continues to play an important role in emergency response today.
Services Located at This Station
This station supports frontline emergency response operations for the surrounding area.
Staffing and Emergency Response
The station is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A full shift includes:
- 1 Captain
- 6 Firefighters
Fire crews respond from this location to a wide range of emergencies including fires, rescues and other incidents.
Apparatus responding from this station include:
- Pumper truck
- 78-foot ladder truck
Additional equipment housed at this station:
- Reserve pumper
- Utility truck
Public Amenities
This station does not include public amenities.
Location
4867 Old Hwy. 2
About This Station
Fire Station #3 opened in 2016. It serves the surrounding area with volunteer-based fire and emergency response services.
Services Located at This Station
This station provides fire and emergency response services to the local community on an on-call basis.
Staffing and Emergency Response
his fire station is not staffed 24/7. Instead, our dedicated volunteers respond when emergencies arise, use the station for training, perform equipment maintenance and checks, and open it up to the public for public education and other community events.
Staff include:
- 1 District Chief
- 2 Captains
- 1 Training Officer
- 14 Firefighters
Fire crews respond from this station to a range of incidents including fires, rescues and water supply operations.
Apparatus responding from this station include:
- Pumper truck
- Tanker truck
- Rescue truck
Public Amenities
This station does not include public amenities.
Location
516 Harmony Rd.
About This Station
The Harmony Road Fire Station opened in the early 1970s. It provides volunteer-based fire and emergency response services to the surrounding rural area.
Services Located at This Station
This station provides fire protection and emergency response services on an on-call basis.
Staffing and Emergency Response
This fire station is not staffed 24/7. Instead, our dedicated volunteers respond when emergencies arise, use the station for training, perform equipment maintenance and checks, and open it up to the public for public education and other community events.
Staff include:
- 1 District Chief (Serving Station 4 and 5)
- 2 Captains
- 1 Training Officer
- 12 Firefighters
Apparatus responding from this station include:
- Pumper truck
- Tanker truck
- Rescue truck
- Utility/Brush truck
Public Amenities
This station does not include public amenities.
Location
26 Hoskin Rd.
About This Station
Fire Station #5 opened in 2017. It supports fire and emergency response services in the surrounding area.
Services Located at This Station
This station provides fire protection and emergency response services on an on-call basis.
Staffing and Emergency Response
This fire station is not staffed 24/7. Instead, our dedicated volunteers respond when emergencies arise, use the station for training, perform equipment maintenance and checks, and open it up to the public for public education and other community events.
Staff include:
- 1 Captain
- 10 Firefighters
Apparatus responding from this station include:
- Pumper truck
- Tanker truck
- Pickup truck
Public Amenities
This station does not include public amenities.
Recent investments have enhanced service delivery, including new apparatus, the addition of platoon chiefs and expanded capabilities for hazardous materials response.
Services We Provide
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services delivers a range of services to protect the community.
- Structural and vehicle firefighting
- Rescue services, including water and ice rescue
- Motor vehicle collision response and extrication
- Hazardous materials response (operations level)
- Tiered medical response and first aid
- Fire inspections and enforcement of fire safety regulations
- Review of building plans for fire safety compliance
- Public education and fire prevention programs
- Mutual aid with neighbouring fire departments
These services are established under municipal by-law and guided by the City’s 2024 Fire Master Plan to ensure effective and reliable emergency response.
Communications
Emergency calls for Belleville Fire and Emergency Services are dispatched through Peterborough Fire Services. Calls are received and coordinated to ensure the appropriate resources are sent quickly and efficiently.
Contact Us
City Hall
169 Front Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 2Y8
Phone: 613-968-6481
TTY: 613-967-3768
Regular Business Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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