Burn permits are required for all open-air fires in the Township. Outdoor burning is not permitted in the subdivisions of Atironto and Woods.

• Burn permits are required for all burning 
• Burn permits are valid only for the year of issue
• You must activate your permit for fires which are larger than 30" by 30". Recreational fires under this size DO NOT require activation, but a permit must be obtained.

Apply for a Burn Permit

Every home in Ontario must have working alarms on every story and outside all sleeping areas. IT’S THE LAW!

• Homeowners - It is the responsibility of homeowners to install and maintain smoke alarms on every story of their home and outside sleeping areas.
• Landlords - It is the responsibility of landlords to ensure their rental properties comply with the law.
• Tenants - If you are a tenant of a rental property and do not have the required number of smoke alarms, contact your landlord immediately. It is against the law for tenants to remove the batteries or tamper with the alarm in any way.

When installing smoke alarms, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for information about correct placement.

• Test your smoke alarms every month using the test button.
• Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year, and whenever the low-battery warning chirps.
• Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Replace smoke alarms with new ones if they are more than ten years old.
• Steam from the shower or cooking in the oven, stove or toaster can cause smoke alarms to activate. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY. Instead, try moving the alarm to a different location, or purchase a smoke alarm with a hush feature that will temporarily silence the alarm.
• Carbon monoxide alarms will now be required near all sleeping areas in residential homes and in the service rooms, and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. Carbon monoxide alarms can be hardwired, battery-operated or plugged into the wall. 

Failure to comply with the fire code smoke alarm requirements could result in a $360 ticket or a fine between $50,000 and $100,000.

Smoke/CO_² Alarm Inspections

Montague Township Fire Department would like to help your family stay safe. As part of a community‐wide fire‐prevention effort, firefighters from the Montague Fire Department will visit local residents to inspect smoke/CO_² alarms, replace batteries or help install alarms. Help with a fire‐safety plan for your home is also available.

Appointments to have two firefighters visit your home can be made by calling the Montague Fire Department at 283‐7478. There is no charge for this service.

Each year, on the second Saturday of September, the Montague Volunteer Fire Department holds a Pit Barbecue Fundraiser for at Rosedale Hall, 657 Rosedale Road South. This famous pit barbecue offers delicious beef and pork cooked overnight in a large pit, so be sure to watch our social media pages, website and August tax bill mailout for ticket information.