Resources
911 is the emergency telephone number which connects you to Ambulance, Police or Fire in an emergency situation. Calling 911 helps you reach emergency services when you require immediate assistance. In the case of a fire DO NOT use your own phone in the house. Exit the house IMMEDIATELY and either call from a cell phone or a neighbours phone.
Get out, call us out and stay out!
Call 911 immediately at any sign of a perceived emergency so we can assist you. It is better to be turned back if we are not needed! Please give the following information to ensure a speedy response and remember to speak slowly and clearly when you explain what's happening.
- Your municipal address (e.g. 555 Maces Bay Road, Maces Bay)
- Your full name
- Type of emergency
- Your phone number
- Do not hang up until the 911 operator tells you it's OK to do so. That way, you can be sure that the operator has all the information to get help to you fast!
- Have someone at the side of the road to help arriving Firefighters identify your house. At night waving a flashlight is an excellent idea.
Burning Permits
Burning Permits are required for most outside fires within our coverage area.
The Province of New Brunswick may ban open burning due to weather conditions. You can 
check this page or call 1.866.458.8080 for further information.
The Musquash Fire Department discourages the burning of grass and other material due to the risk of damage to nearby buildings and other property. If you feel you must still burn, please follow the guidelines (including the fire being supervised at all times, have a water source on hand, and have two pointed shovels on hand) and exercise extreme caution. If the fire starts to get away from you do not hesitate - CALL 911 Immediately!
Smoke, Carbon Monoxide & Fire Detectors
It can never be stressed enough to make sure your smoke detectors are in working condition. Detectors should be replaced about every ten years, and batteries, although they may appear to be okay should be replaced every year. Keep the old smoke detector battery for use in remotes or toys. Never remove the battery from your smoke detector for use in toys or other items! If you have a Propane/natural gas/Kerosene/oil etc... burning appliance in your home you should have a functioning carbon monoxide detector installed.Check Your Fire Extinguishers
Please take a moment to check that your fire extinguishers are still charged. Take any extinguisher you are unsure of to a qualified service centre. Fire extinguishers should be placed near exits, so that if you are unable to control the fire you have a quick escape route. Call 911 immediately at any sign of trouble to allow us to be on our way to assist you. It is always easier to turn back if we are not needed!Child Safety Window Stickers
Window stickers are available at no charge to members of the community to place on their child's bedroom windows. These reflective stickers will help us, as firefighters concentrate our initial rescue efforts on the bedrooms in case of fire. Visit either fire station or call 506.672.2702 ore-mail us for a sticker or for more information.Dispose of Wood Stove Ashes Properly
Do Not place wood stove ashes in a compost bin or with regular household garbage. Ashes hold heat for a long time, and although they may appear cold, they may re-ignite or transfer heat to a combustible surface. Ashes should be placed in a covered metal container, and left to cool for several days outside. They may also be drenched in water or snow.Clean Your Chimney
Remember to keep your chimney clean during burning season. Your chimney should be swept on a regular basis.The best way to stop a fire, is to never let one start. Fire safety and prevention is all of our responsibility, we invite parents, children and educators to help make fire education an important part of your daily routine. Fires and burns continue to be a major cause of unintentional injury and death at home as well as the loss of property and personal belongings. Particularly at risk are the very young and elderly. We encourage you to view all the on-line resources available so you can reduce your chances of being affected by the dangers of fire.
For more information or to arrange for the Fire Prevention Officer to visit you, please contact fireprevention@musquashfire.ca
Fire Prevention Education Brochures
The following Fire Prevention Education Brochures are made available from the Office of the Fire Marshal for the Province of New Brunswick. Each link will open an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file in a new browser window.The Office of the Fire Marshal carries out the provisions of the Fire Prevention Act, delivers fire prevention and protection programs, and works with fire departments, municipalities and partner organizations to promote fire safety.
Fire Prevention and Education
Information for Firefighters
- Want to become a Fire Fighter
- Training
- Fire Incident Reporting System
- NB Fire Service Awards
- Programs and Campaigns
- Appointments under the Fire Prevention Act
- Firefighter Certification Program of New Brunswick “NEW”
If you do not have Adobe Acrobat please click on the link below to download this free reader. 
Top 10 Fire Safety Tips For Kids
- Every home must have a working smoke alarm on each level.
- A grown-up should test all smoke alarms at least once a month.
- Every family should practice a home fire drill at least twice a year.
- Memorize your address and telephone number in case you need to call 911.
- Matches, lighters and barbecue lighters are dangerous – do not ever play with them.
- Only adults should use the stove and barbecue. However, kids can help the adults.
- Space heaters need to be at least one meter away from anything that would burn.
- Candles are for adult use only. Never leave them unattended.
- If fire happens, get out and stay out!
- Stop, drop and roll if your clothing should catch on fire.
Learn Not to Burn Program®
The Learn not to Burn Program takes into account what children need to know about fire and burn prevention and it teaches them in a positive, non-threatening way. For more than 20 years, Learn Not to Burn (LNTB) has been the theme and focus of NFPA's comprehensive public fire safety education initiatives. Based on NFPA's belief that fire safety information should be presented in a positive, non-threatening manner, LNTB teaches people of all ages how to make responsible choices regarding health and safety. Children in preschool through eighth grade learn 22 key fire safety behaviours available in English and French.Click here for more information on the Learn Not to Burn Program.Important Links
Link to Maces Bay Tide Information -
Link to Maces Bay Marine Weather -
Link to Maces Bay Ledges Video -Maces Bay Ledges -
Fundy Tide Information
Twice everyday the Bay of Fundy fills and empties 160 billion tonnes of water during each tide cycle - that’s more than the flow of all the world’s freshwater rivers combined.The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides on the planet, and those enormous tides alone make it one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. The difference between high and low tide can reach up to 16 metres (50 feet), twice a day! That’s the height of a 4-storey building. Note that the tide times and heights change daily and generally vary between 10 and 14 metres. So be safe and DO NOT plan your visit without consulting the tide tables first.The average tidal range of all oceans around the globe is 1 meter (3ft), so how can the tide in the Bay of Fundy reach up to 16 meters? This tidal phenomenon exists because the bay has a few distinct features: a substantial amount of water and a unique shape and size that causes resonance caused by the oscillation in perfect sync with the Atlantic Ocean tide flooding into the bay every 12 hours and 26 minutes. The bay’s shape and bottom topography also have a secondary influence on the tides. The bay is shaped like a large natural funnel; it becomes narrower and shallower towards the upper part of the bay, forcing the water higher up onto the shores.
Safety Tips
- Plan your activities
- Tell people where you are going and what time you will return
- Consult the tidal times before setting out & make note of them
- Consult the weather conditions/forecast
- Situational awareness - Observe changing tidal depth and weather conditions - Mist & Fog make it far more hazardous for you and rescue crew
- Stay together and within earshot of each other
- Keep children supervised at all times
- Leave animals & pets at home
- Avoid sunstroke & hypothermia
- Wear a life jacket and/or a flotation device
- Protect hands and feet - Wear water shoes & gloves
- Protect yourself against the elements - Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat
- Take a Phone and Whistle
- Do not be afraid to shout for help - The locals are aware of the dangers and will help and arrange rescue if needed
Tidal Cut-off Dangers
Swimming and other water sports aren't the only ways that people get into trouble. Getting cut off by the tide also contributes to a significant number of rescues every year.
Because tide times and heights vary throughout the month, a beach that was clear yesterday at 5pm might be completely covered in sea at the same time today.
Tides have a reputation for being unpredictable, but really they follow a reliable timetable. There are two different types: spring and neap. Spring tides have greater depth range between high and low water, so at high tide the water comes in further up the beach. Neap tides have less variation, so at high tide the water won't come in as far.
- 1.5 Hrs Rising Tide - Start making your way back to shore
- 2 Hrs Rising Tide - You should already be safe on shore
- 2.5 Hrs Rising Tide - You are already cut off from the shore!
- 3 Hrs Rising tide you will need to be rescued!
To avoid getting cut off by the tide
* Before you head out, make sure it's safe. Check the tide tables.
* While you're out, be aware of your surroundings and the tide's direction.
A ledge, beach, sandbar, sandbank and/or shoal can seem like a vast playground but the tide can come in surprisingly quickly.
As the tide moves up and down, the depth of the water changes throughout the day, sometimes by as much as 10 metres.
As the tide comes in, simply walking further up the beach and away to safety might not be an option.
If you've walked round to another cove at low tide, out to a ledge, shoal, sandbar, sandbank or walked around an outcrop of rocks, the water can soon block your way back as the tide turns. Also if the cove you're in doesn't have steps or access of its own, you could be in trouble.
You can get more local tidal information from the Harbour Master
Maces Bay Ledges -
