Fire & Rescue Service

Fire Protection  

Fire Protection services are provided by the Pinawa Volunteer Fire Department. Approximately 101 sq. km (39.5 sq. miles) of the total 122 sq. km. in the Local Government District of Pinawa is forest land, which includes 6.1 and 2.2 sq. km on Carter and Hind Islands. Of this total land, over 33 sq. km. are in the area protected by AECL’s nuclear site license. Another 10 sq. km. is part of the Whiteshell Provincial Forest, including 5 sq. km. which is part of the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Pinawa Fire Department responds 24 hour a day, 365 days a year to emergencies. The department is dispatched by the 911 Communications Center located in Brandon, Manitoba.  

Pinawa's fire-based emergency medical responder program began September 23, 2025. 
Residents calling 911 for an ambulance will be assessed by the communications center. If the incident is determined to involve a potential or actual life threat, such as cardiac arrest, trained medical responders from the Pinawa Fire & Rescue Service will be dispatched. A medically trained and equipped fire first responder will arrive at the scene within minutes to provide patient care support for the paramedics.

Initially, the responder program will not offer 24-hour, seven-day coverage. As the program develops—including the recruitment and training of staff—it will always establish a comprehensive local emergency response available. This approach is intended to embed the program as a vital part of the health care system and ultimately enhance patient outcomes in medical and traumatic situations.


The Pinawa Fire Department responds to and performs the following functions:

  • Structural fires
  • Vehicle Fires
  • Motor Vehicle collisions
  • Hazardous material responses
  • Rescue incidents
  • Public assist
  • Fire investigations
  • Assist with Medical Services
  • Low Angle Rescue
  • Ground Search and Rescue
  • Pre-fire Planning
  • Precautionary Standby
  • Wildfire Response
  • Fire and Life Safety Inspections

The Pinawa Fire Department is equipped with one Engine (1250 foaming pump with 1000 gallons of water and 8 MSA G1 SCBA’s), one Rescue Truck (equipped with the ‘Jaws of Life’ and Vehicle extrication equipment), one Wildfire Response Truck (100 psi pump and a 150 gallon tank and Wildlife fighting gear), one F 150 4×4 Truck. 

If you would like to join the Pinawa Fire Department please
Email: firedepartment@pinawa.com