Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is dedicated to providing efficient emergency response, and fire protection, prevention, safety and education to those who live, work and visit the city.
Fire Safety Open House
Learn about the importance of fire safety with us!
Join members of Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service for a FREE family-friendly event on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.)!
During the event, you can:
check out the Hazard House display
indulge in free popcorn
learn how to manage cooking fires in the Test Kitchen
participate in a fire hose target practice
strike a pose at the photobooth
tour a firetruck
visit interactive fire safety stations
and so much more!
Working smoke alarms save lives
Did you know you should check your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms once a month? Remember to test your alarms and keep them in good working order. Learn more fire prevention and safety tips for your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service questions below.
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- A file search fee is $137 + HST = $154.81.
- An incident report fee is $152 (no tax).
Please make cheques payable to Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS).
If sending by mail, include payment, written request and authorization to Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, Fire Prevention, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan, ON, L6A 1T1.
If sending by courier, include payment, written request and authorization to Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, Fire Prevention, 2800 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan, ON, L4K 2N9.
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Contact the VFRS Communications Division at 905-832-8506, press "0" for operator.
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Contact the VFRS Communications Division at 905-832-8506, press "0" for operator.
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Please read the fee service list (PDF) for all fees VFRS may charge.
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The City of Vaughan charges fees for services provided by VFRS for response to emergency and non-emergency incidents. Please see the False Alarm By-law 72-2005 (PDF) and fee service list (PDF).
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False alarms cost everyone. Each year, VFRS responds to hundreds of alarms where the cause, upon investigation, is found to be either poor installation/maintenance of the alarm system, a failure to notify the fire department of work/testing being performed on the system, or a maliciously activated fire alarm. Aside from the undue cost to taxpayers, false alarms also delay response times to a real emergency.
To help avoid this, VFRS will charge a penalty fee for the third false alarm in a calendar year due to equipment malfunction, preventable cause and/or malicious intent. Please see the False Alarm By-law 72-2005 (PDF) and fee service list (PDF).
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Firefighter job postings are listed under Human Resources’ fire job postings.
Contact Information
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service
Phone: 905-832-8506
TTY: 1-866-543-0545
Email: firerescue@vaughan.ca
Mailing Address:
Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Department Location:
Joint Operations Centre
2800 Rutherford Rd.
Vaughan, ON L4K 2N9