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Duty to Protect, Privilege to Serve
Welcome to the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services website. Here you will find a wealth of information about our fire service, our firefighters, our firefighting history, fire education and fire prevention. We invite your comments and suggestions and hope your visit is enjoyable and informative.
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day
September 28, 2026 is the Provincial Day to Test Your Smoke Alarm. Let's keep Ontario fire safe together.
Fire Prevention Week is October 4 to 10, 2026
This year's theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” and it focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer.
Carbon Monoxide Laws Have Changed!
Learn about the new CO alarm laws effective January 1, 2026, for homes with fuel‑burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages.
Burning safety
Residents of Port Hope are permitted to burn wood with a valid burn permit. View our guidelines for safe burning and apply today.
Lithium-ion batteries power our modern world, fueling everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.
Burn Permits
Apply for your burn permit today. Find out which kind of permit you need for your controlled open air burning.
Self register for alerts to ensure that you and your family members are notified in the event of a municipal emergency.
Emergency Preparedness
In the event of a local emergency, are you prepared? Emergencies can happen at any time and your best defence is to be prepared.
Smoke Alarms
The Ontario Fire Code says that all homes must have working smoke alarms.
Contact Us
Emergency: 9-1-1
Phone: (905) 753-2230
Fax: (905) 753-2434
Email Us
Station 2
4366 County Road 2
Port Hope Ontario
L1A 3V5
Station 3
3585 Ganaraska Road
Port Hope Ontario
L0A 1B0