About Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services

Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services is dedicated to keeping our community safe by protecting life, property, the environment through fire prevention, education, emergency response, rescue, fire suppression, and other life-safety services.

The department is made up of both full-time and volunteer firefighters and serves more than 22,000 residents across approximately 51 square miles of Port Colborne.

Emergency Response

Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services responds to emergencies throughout the city and participates in Niagara's Regional Mutual Aid System.

Emergency calls are dispatched through the City of St. Catharines Fire Department as part of the regional enhanced 911 system.

Fire Prevention

The Fire Prevention Division helps protect residents and properties through fire safety education, inspections and enforcement.

Learn more about:

  • Fire Prevention & Education
  • Fire Inspections
  • Open Air Burning & Recreational Fires
  • Fireworks

Become a Volunteer Firefighter

Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services includes dedicated volunteer firefighters who support emergency response in our community.

Volunteer firefighter recruitment opportunities are posted through the City's Careers page when available.

View current career opportunities

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A bright red fire truck parked on asphalt with a fire station in the background.