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FIRE
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The Department
consists of 16 full-time members under the direction
of Fire Chief Phil Carpenter and Deputy Chief Dave
Holmes.
In addition we are supported by an Administrative
Assistant & up to 20 part-time fire fighters. |
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OUR
SERVICES:
- Fire Suppression & Prevention
- Water & Confined Space Rescue
- Vehicle Extrication
- Haz-Mat Operations
- Public Education Presentations
- Industrial, Business & Home Fire &
Safety Inspections
- Certified Child Car Seat Inspection
Centre
- Fire stop Program |
OUR
DISPATCH METHODS:
- 9-1-1
- Emergency Line
- Fleetnet & VHF Radios
- Modern Paging System for all Personnel
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OUR
EQUIPMENT:
- 4 Pumpers
- Aerial Ladder Truck
- Mini Pumper
- Rescue Vehicle
- 3 Utility Vehicles
- Zodiac Boat
- Snowmobile Rescue Boggan
- All Terrain Vehicle
- Thermal Imaging Technology
- Technical Rescue/Hazardous Material
Trailer
- Fire Safety House |
WE
BELONG TO:
- International Association of Fire
Fighters
- Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
- Manitoba Professional Fire Fighters
- Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs
- Boyne River Mutual Aid District
- National Fire Protection Association
- Official Supporter of the Fire
Fighters Burn Fund (Annual Bike Auction
& Golf Tournament)
- Official Supporter of the Muscular
Dystrophy Association (Annual Car Wash)
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Additional Services:
Portage Emergency Services administers
many of the City by-laws including the
Fire By-law, Open Air Fire By-law, Solid
Fuel Furnace By-law, Traffic By-law,
Animal Control Services and Parking
Meter Services. |
Portage
Fire Fighters Social Club:
The Portage Fire Fighters Social Club
participates in many annual activities
such as the Fire Fighters Spring Ball
and an annual booth at the Portage Fair.
Proceeds from these events and many
others are donated to charity.
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Fire By-law #05-8266
Open Air Fire By-law #04-8228
Solid Fuel Furnace By-law #94-7640
For more information regarding these services as
well as copies of the by-laws and forms for permits,
please click here.
For additional
information concerning our Department or services
offered you can reach us at:
Telephone: (204) 239-8340 Fax: (204) 239-5154
E-Mail to: sharont@city-plap.com
(Administrative
Assistant)
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FIRE
SAFETY
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Home Fire Safety
Basics
Fire is the third leading cause of accidental death
in Canada. Approximately 85% of fire deaths occur in
the home, and most deaths are due to smoke
inhalation. Smoke alarms will warn you of a fire in
time to let you escape.
Here are some Basic Prevention Tips
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Install a
certified smoke alarm on each level of your
home.
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Have and
practice a fire escape plan with your family.
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Know your fire
department's phone number.
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Have and know
how to use your fire extinguisher.
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Keep matches
and lighters out of children's reach.
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Don’t overload
the electrical outlets.
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Always barbecue
outside.
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Never leave
grease cooking unattended.
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Clean grease
from burner pans and stove top regularly.
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Install a smoke
alarm outside each sleeping area.
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Purchase smoke
alarms that have the label of the Underwriter's
Laboratories of Canada.
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Test your smoke
alarm at least twice a year.
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Test the
battery once a month (by pushing the button on
the unit).
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Never remove
the battery for any reason.
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Replace the
battery twice a year.
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Replace smoke
alarms every five years.
© 2004
Canada Safety Council
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Permits & By-laws |
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Here you will find
general information as well as permit applications
and PDFs of By-laws that are managed by the Portage
Fire Department. By-laws are available to
download at the bottom of this page.
Approved Outdoor Burning Appliance Permits:
The City of Portage la Prairie Open Air Fire By-law
requires a permit for use of an approved outdoor
burning appliance. This permit need only be obtained
once unless the appliance is moved, and there is no
fee for this service.
Complete the form and drop it off at Portage
Emergency Services at 124 3rd St. NE. Arrangements
will be made for an inspection of your appliance in
order to make sure that all safety requirements are
met.
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Outdoor Burning Appliance
Permit
- Please visit City Hall or Portage Fire
Hall to receive an application.
General Requirements for Outdoor Burning Appliances
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Open Air Fire Permit
Applications:
The City of Portage Open Air Fire By-law allows
fires under certain circumstances. For further
information please click on the link below. Section
1 through 6 of the General Requirements specifies
the material which may be burned and the guidelines
for burning. The regulations regarding Open Air
Fires (Specific Burn) are clearly stated.
Open Air Fire Permit:
Open Air Fire Permit Application
General Requirements for Open Air Fires |
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Traffic By-law #01-8105:
The City of Portage la Prairie Traffic By-law is
administered in part by the Portage Emergency
Services Division. Under this By-law a Parade Permit
is required for each parade event. For an
application form please click on the link below.
When completed this form is to be dropped off at the
Portage Emergency Services office at 124 3rd Street
NE. If street closure is required for the event,
application must be made to the City of Portage at
least two weeks in advance.
Parade Permit - Parade Permit Application
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Parking Meter
Policing Services:
Parking Meter Services are supplied by Owens
Secur-Itt Services under contract to the City of
Portage la Prairie. Parking tickets may be paid at
City Hall from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each weekday, or
by using the after-hour box on the door. |
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Animal Control
By-law #02-8165:
Animal Control Services are supplied by Hawker
Enterprises under contract to the City of Portage .
Both the Animal Control Officer and the Animal Pound
can be reached by calling 857-8900.
All dogs and cats over the age of 6 months are
required to be licensed. Pet licenses may be
obtained at City Hall. For information regarding the
requirements for licensing and fees please call
239-8309.
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The City of Portage
also has resources for the control of skunks and
beavers in the City area.
To report a problem with skunks or beavers please
call 239-8340.
Download By-Laws
Fire #05-8266
Open Air Fire #04-8228
Solid Fuel Furnace #94-7640
Traffic #01-8105
Animal Control #02-8165
Other By-Laws |
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