Who We Are

The Township of Wellesley Fire Department proudly protects a population of approximately 11,500 residents spanning 277.79 sq kilometres. Serviced by three fire stations, Linwood, St Clements and Wellesley and a complement of roughly 65 dedicated volunteer firefighters, the Township of Wellesley Fire Department provides fire & emergency services, fire prevention, fire suppression and medical aid response. Our fire service strives to consistently deliver the highest level of service and emergency response with the greatest margin of safety at the forefront for both firefighters and the public alike.

The Fire Department responds to roughly 300 calls each year as a result of fires, motor vehicle collisions, carbon monoxide alarms, rescue, hazardous conditions and medicals. The Fire Department is staffed with a full-time Fire Chief, full-time Fire Administration, part-time Deputy Chief, three District Chiefs, nine Captains and fifty Firefighters.