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Fire danger rating
Updated: August 27, 2025

The current fire danger is currently set to Moderate.

Small fires are permitted in most areas of Muskoka keeping in mind that NO DAYTIME BURNING is allowed. You must have adequate tools and water to extinguish the fire if the need arises and you must be with your fire at all times.

Consult with your local by-law department for outdoor burning regulations in your municipality.

The Muskoka Fire Chiefs wish to thank everyone for their continued support.

Forms

Alarm program requests

The Fire Department will replace and/or install Smoke or Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms in your home at no cost if you qualify for the program.

Community event request

Request to visit a fire station or have firefighters visit your organization.

Firefighter application

Applications to become a volunteer firefighter are now open year-round.

Fire department request

Request inspection, planning, and permit services.

Fire safety concern form

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is mandated to respond to complaints about fire safety concerns.

Special event fire safety

Event organizers are obligated to ensure all vendors comply with special event requirements.

Training centre booking

Water tanker shuttle accreditation

The Fire Department will replace and/or install Smoke or Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms in your home at no cost if you qualify for the program.

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Community events

Come visit a fire station or let us come out to your organization to provide safety demonstrations, participate in a charity event, provide first-aid support, and more. We can even bring a fire truck!

Learn more Submit a community event request form