Public Security and Fire Department

The mission of the Pontiac Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of its citizens, to protect the environment by fighting fires, rescuing people from road accidents and other incidents, as well as assisting citizens in the event of a medical call, and by implementing a fire prevention and protection program to reduce the loss of human life and property throughout the Municipality.

Station #1 – Breckenridge Sector
📍 1491, route 148, Pontiac, QC

Station #2 – Luskville Sector
📍 2024, Route 148, Pontiac, QC

Station #3 – Quyon Sector
📍 26, rue Church, Pontiac, QC

According to the Fire Safety Act, regional authorities, that is, the regional county municipalities, in conjunction with local municipalities to which they are a part of, and in compliance with the orientations determined by the Ministry, must establish a fire safety coverage plan by setting protection objectives related to fire safety and the actions required to achieve them.

Click here to access the fire safety coverage plan.

Open fires are allowed when the conditions provided in section 10.2 of the standardized bylaw 18-RM-05 are met.

Les seuls feux autorisés devront être faits dans une installation munie d’un pare-étincelles, B.B.Q. et doit être sous surveillance constante (art. 3.2).

Les feux de camp sont autorisés s’ils ne nuisent pas et sont au maximum de 4 pi x 4 pi. Il doit y avoir un moyen d’extinction rapide à proximité.

A form for the authorization for open fires must be duly filled out and returned to our office. To have access to the form, click here.

Note: Offenders will face a $300.00 to $1,000.00 fine.

If you wish to install, or already have, an alarm system in a residence or business, you must complete the designated form.

The Sécurité publique de la MRC des Collines is responsible for managing this information. You can fill out the form online by clicking here.

Note:
In the event of a false alarm, it is essential to call 9-1-1 first, even before notifying your alarm monitoring company. This helps avoid automatic dispatches to the fire department and unnecessary travel.

You're the first line of defense!
Here is a list of informational documents to help you better prevent fires:

• 10 Tips for preventing fires
  
• Self check smoke alarms
• Smoke alarms A
  
• Smoke alarms B
• Carbon monoxide detectors
• Wood burning as a source of heat
• Portable extinguishers
• Cooking fires
• Farming infrastructures
• Evacuation plan
• Electrical hazards

Consult the annual reports available below: 

• 2021 Activity Report
• 2020 Activity Report
• 2019 Activity Report
• 2017 Activity Report
• 2015 Activity report

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements.

To be eligible to apply for a firefighter position, the candidate:

• Be at least 18 years old;

• Hold a valid driver’s license;

• Hold a Class 4A license, for candidates who may be required to drive emergency vehicles;

• Have no criminal record related to firefighter duties, unless a pardon has been granted or is in the process of being obtained from the appropriate authorities;

• Successfully complete the selection interviews required by the fire chief;

• The fire chief may require the candidate to be declared physically fit to perform firefighter duties by a physician designated by the Municipality, following a medical examination;

• Maintain an adequate minimum level of physical fitness at all times and, if required, undergo another medical examination at the fire chief’s request.

The candidate agrees to:

• Complete the “Firefighter I” training program offered by the École nationale des pompiers du Québec and successfully pass the required theoretical and practical exams;

• Participate in at least fifty percent (50%) of the annual training hours as part of the continuing education program developed by the fire chief, in accordance with the training framework of the École nationale des pompiers.

Any candidate appointed as a firefighter within the service must complete a probationary period of twelve (12) months. This period serves as a personnel evaluation stage. The probation period may be extended upon recommendation from the fire chief. The firefighter’s permanent appointment will be confirmed by a resolution of the municipal council.

The recruitment of volunteer firefighters involves several steps:

Step 1 – Application Submission

Application forms are accepted at all times and kept on file until positions become available.
Priority is given to candidates who live or work near the fire station where needs have been identified.

Step 2 – Background Checks

A criminal background check and a driver’s record verification are conducted to ensure the candidate meets the requirements for the position.

Step 3 - Interviews

Interviews are conducted as needed throughout the year, depending on the number of applications and operational needs.

At this stage, candidates may be required to pass a physical ability test or undergo a medical examination, depending on the service’s requirements.

An official job offer will be issued once all four steps of the recruitment process have been successfully completed and all required documentation has been received.

The official appointment of new members to the service is confirmed by a resolution of the municipal council, upon recommendation from the Fire Chief.

If you wish to apply, please send your résumé, cover letter, and any other relevant documents to the attention of the Fire Chief at the following address: emplois@municipalitepontiac.ca.

The MRC-des-Collines-de-l’Outaouais Police is in charge of enforcing the law and entrusted with maintaining the peace and order within our territory.

• For all emergencies, DIAL 911
• For other calls (eg: police assistance for thefts, missing persons, etc.), they may be reached at 819-459-9911 or 1-888-459-9911.
• To request documents, information, etc. call 819-459-2422 or 1-877-459-2422.

The police headquarters is situated at 7, Edwelweiss road in La Pêche.

For more information on public safety in the region, you can visit the website of the Public Safety Department of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, click here.

Are you ready?

In the event of a disaster in our region, emergency services may take some time before they are able to respond.

To help you get through the first 72 hours of an emergency, the Ministry of Public Security of Québec provides an emergency preparedness guide. To access it, click here.

You can also visit the Sécurité publique Canada website for more information on the emergency measures to take.

Are you the owner or tenant of a property equipped with an alarm system? This message is for you.

Since January 1, 2012, and in accordance with the municipal bylaw governing the use of alarm systems, you must obtain a permit for your alarm system or update your personal information.

This permit is free and can be completed online on the Public Safety Department’s website: www.sp.mrcdescollinesdeloutaouais.qc.ca

If you already have a permit issued by the Municipality, it is important to update your information. This ensures a quick and effective police response in the event your alarm system is triggered.

Don’t forget to notify us of any changes to the contact information of your emergency contacts, as the police may need to reach them if your alarm is activated.

It is possible to pay a statement of offence issued in the territory of the MRC des Collines, MRC Papineau, or the municipalities of Kazabazua, Low, and Lac-Sainte-Marie directly online through the website of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.

👉 Access the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais website to make a payment

The Municipality provides access to the documents related to the roadside assistance agreement:

• Public notice
• Contract (This document is available in French only).

CLSC – Quyon Service Point
📍 1164 Clarendon Street, Quyon
📞 (819) 458-2848
👉 Website

Pontiac Hospital Centre
📍 200 Argue Street, Shawville, QC
📞 (819) 647-2211
👉 Website