Fire Department

Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services is a composite fire department that relies on fully trained individuals from throughout our community who serve as volunteer firefighters. The dedicated staff and over 100 volunteers provide fire rescue, community safety, prevention and emergency management to the residents and visitors of Lincoln. 

Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services respond to approximately 900 emergency calls per year town-wide, with individual station responses ranging from 100 to 500 calls annually. Emergency responses include:

Fire suppression
Motor vehicle extrication
Water and ice rescue
Medical first response
Hazardous materials and industrial incidents

Mission Statement

“The mission of the Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services is to directly deliver fire suppression, public fire safety education, fire prevention, emergency rescue, and medical tiered response services to Town of Lincoln residents, property owners and the general public in order to minimize/prevent loss of life, injury and damage to property”

Fire Department Administration

The Administration for Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services is located at Station No. 1, 4594 Ontario St., Beamsville. We can also be reached via email at firerescue@lincoln.ca.

Fire Chief: Greg Hudson

905-563-2799 Ext. 253 (Office)                                    

Deputy Fire Chief: Bill Blake

905-563-2799 Ext. 261 (Office)

Fire Prevention Officer: Trevor Doomernik

905-563-2799 Ext. 255 (Office)

Fire Prevention Officer: Tamara Clark

905-563-2799 Ext. 298 (Office)

Emergency Management Coordinator: Cathy McGrath

905-563-2799 Ext. 604 (Office)

Fire Service Program Coordinator: Tanya Lamb

905-563-2799 Ext. 601 (Office)

Frequently Asked Questions

- Permits are available online - apply from the safety and convenience of your own home.
- Online permits are available at a discounted rate of $25 and are processed through the online portal.
- In-person permits are available at Town Hall for $50.
- There is no fee for farm burn permits on lands zoned for agricultural purposes used for bona fide farming operations.
- Burn permits are valid for the calendar year, and expire on December 31 of each year.
- Please send the request to firerescue@lincoln.ca or call the Administration Office at 905-563-8205 Ext. 601
- Property File Search Letter: $168.00
- Incident Verification Letter $168.00. Please complete the Request Form and Authorization to Release Property Information Form (if applicable)
- Please make cheque payable to the Town of Lincoln
- Visit the Fire Incident Reports Page
When the alarm senses products of combustion and goes into alarm mode, the pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared. If the alarm goes off, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, follow the steps below:
1. Alert small children in the home.
2. Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don't waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables.
3. In leaving, do not open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, do not open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against it, open it slightly, and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
4. Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.
5. Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
6. Call the fire department from a cell phone or at your neighbor's home.
7. Do not return to your home until the fire officials say that it is alright to do so.
If the alarm is sounding intermittently, it may mean that the batteries need to be changed or that that alarm has reached its end of life. Please be familiar with the alarms manufacturers instructions for that the different sounds mean. If in doubt, call 911.
Please send us an email at least 30 days prior to date of the requested tour. You must include the following information in the email:
- contact information
- date and time of requested
- name of contact person
- phone number and email
- name and address of community group
- accessibility needs
- number of adults attending
- number of children attending
- age of group
We will reach out to you to confirm the tour. Station Tours are provided at no additional cost.
The Fireworks display professional must obtain a Fireworks Permit from the Town and if professional “Class 7.2.2. high-hazard display fireworks” will be used, the federal Explosive Act requires the following:
- Submission of a Public Fireworks Display Permit application to the Town, including a complete list of all regulated explosives to be used, a diagram of the site indicating fall-out areas, and other details required by the Act.
- Provide a copy of Fireworks Supervisor Certificate of the responsible party under the Act.
- Provide written confirmation from the Director of Community Services to use Town property for the fireworks display.
- Provide proof of liability insurance of at least $5-million naming Town of Lincoln as an additional insured.
- Site inspection by Fire Prevention Officer.
The permit application must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the show, and can be submitted to FPO@Lincoln.ca or dropped off at Town Hall, addressed to “Fire Prevention Officer”.
Payment can be dropped of or mailed to Town Hall. Cheques can be made out to “Town of Lincoln” and addressed to:
- Town of Lincoln
- c/o Finance Department
- 4800 South Service Road
- Beamsville, ON L3J 1L3
You can report noise complaints from fireworks by calling the NRPS Non-Emergency Line at 905-945-2211 or our Municipal Law Enforcement Office 905-563-2799 Ext. 289.
For more information please visit out Fire Prevention Webpage.
The fire prevention office conducts several fire inspections on a fee-for-service payment to ensure compliance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act to ensure community safety. 
To review pricing and to request a fire safety inspection, you can view and complete this request form (print and bring it to Town Hall)  or complete it in person at Town Hall. Payment is required at the time of submitting the request. 
For more information, please visit out Fire Department Services Webpage.