Fire Department

The Township of Southgate operates the Dundalk Fire Department, located at 85 Dundalk St, Dundalk ON, N0C1B0. 

The Dundalk Fire Department is comprised of one full time Fire Chief, one full time Deputy Chief & Fire Prevention Officer, five Fire Officers and up to 35 firefighters, who provide emergency service response to the residents of Southgate, Grey Highlands and Melancthon. 

For more information on how to apply for your burn permit, fire prevention and education, fire safety tips and to view the response area for the Township of Southgate, please see the links below. 

The Dundalk Fire Department has launched the Raise The Ladder Campaign to support the purchase of specialized equipment for the department’s first-ever aerial fire apparatus.

In October 2025, Council approved the purchase of a 78-foot Rosenbauer Viper Aerial Apparatus, scheduled for delivery in 2028. This important addition to the fire fleet will expand the department’s emergency response capabilities and enhance firefighter and community safety.

To fully equip the new aerial truck, the department has launched a fundraising initiative with a goal of $20,000. Thanks to the generosity of our community, including an early donation from Pallister Farms Ltd., more than $4,000 has already been raised.

Fundraising activities will continue throughout 2026 and 2027, and community members are invited to support the campaign.

Donations can be made via:
• Online banking - Payee Name: Southgate TWP GEN REC, Account #00123456
• Cheque 
• Cash
• QR code below - Via our website; Accounts Receivable; Customer Code #00123456

Every contribution helps the Dundalk Fire Department raise the ladder for our community.

 

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