Welcome to the Onslow Belmont Fire Department Homepage
The Onslow-Belmont Fire Brigade is an organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire prevention, suppression and public education.
2011 was a milestone year for the Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade. Several events were held and well attended in celebration of the 50th Anniversary.
The total number of calls answered by the brigade for the year was 144. Of those 2 were structure fires and 6 were vehicle fires. The estimated loss due to fires including structures and vehicles for the year 2011 was one of the lowest in recent years at $76,000. Our highest number of calls was medical at 62. Next are motor vehicle collisions at 27, which have increased steadily over the past few years. Calls from neighboring fire brigades for mutual aid totaled 15. Brush and grass fires were low at 7 calls responded to. Flue fires totaled 8 calls. There were 17 other miscellaneous calls ranging from false calls to poles on fire etc.
Lantz Truck delivered a new replacement truck for the #9 pumper and the keys were officially handed over during our Fire Prevention open house in October.
Our annual fundraisers including the Harvest Sale & Auction, & Dances continue to be a success. The support from the community and local businesses for these is tremendous. Money raised helps to offset rising costs and keeps the tax rate stable.
Again, we appreciate your support!!
The Brigade currently has 56 active firefighters, 1 junior member, 2 support members, 34 honorary members, 7 retired members and 2 new members to be brought in as regular members in 2012. We are always looking for new members. Contact any firefighter for an application or just send an email at obfb@tru.eastlink.ca
NEWS AND EVENTS
Truck for Sale
This vehicle will be available to a buyer "as is, where is" on the arrival of a new replacement unit.
1997 GMC T 7500 Cab Over Engine
27349 Km. Purchased New - Red Color
11000 lb. Front 21000 lb. Rear Axle Gas Engine Standard Transmission
625 gpm Pump 500 Gal. Polytank
1972 Pump & Body Refurbished in 1997
Still Used As First Out Vehicle
Equipped With Lights, Siren, Ladders
Honda 6010 Mounted Generator With Cab Mounted Start Switch
Excellent Condition.
Overall Height - 8 feet X Length 23 and one-half feet
The vehicle may be seen at the Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade Fire Hall by appointment with either Marty Woodward 890-4003 or Walter McElhinney 897-6025.
Membership Application
Applications may be dropped off at the Fire Hall located at 12355 Highway 2, Lower Onslow. To make arrangements to drop off your application or to talk with a member, email us at contact@onslowbelmontfb.ca or call the hall at 662-2555.
Download Application Form: CLICK HERE
