Oromocto Fire Dept

The three categories are open burn (green), burning permitted between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. (yellow), and no burn allowed (red). It is the responsibility of residents to follow burning conditions outlined on the NB Forest Fire Watch website, which is updated at 2 p.m. daily.

Just like last year, the Oromocto Fire Department will help communicate information by changing our social media profile picture to reflect the three levels outlined by the Department of Natural Resources & Energy Development.

Please be advised that the 2024 forest fire season is now underway! The Department of Natural Resources & Energy Development requires that towns follow any burn bans set by DNRED. This includes residents who own an Outdoor Firepit Permit.

Burning conditions are valid from 2 PM May 30 to 2 PM May 31. All counties are closed for burning.

It is the responsibility of residents to follow burning conditions outlined on the NB Forest Fire Watch website, which is updated at 2 pm daily. www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en…

OFD will assist in communicating firepit burning conditions through changing our social media profile picture to reflect the three levels outlined by the Department of Natural Resources and Energy, open burn, burning permitted between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., and no burning allowed.

Please note that there has been a change in our Outdoor Firepit Program. Due to recent Local Governance Reform implemented by GNB, the area of “forest land” within the jurisdiction of newly formed towns has increased.

**2023 Flood Update | #2** Please note that roadblocks have been placed on Route 105 between Blue Bird Lane and McGowans Corner. Vehicle passes for residents in the area are being issued to allow access to the area. Passes can be obtained at the Burton Bridge Command Centre.

With water levels coming up, please be advised that the Oromocto Fire Department will be in the Maugerville/Sheffield area tonight, April 18th, to hand out some flood information sheets to residents. Emergency vehicles will be present in the area, this is not cause for concern.

Hwy 2 is now open at Oromocto exit 303 @TrafficNB

Hwy 2 is closed at Exit 303 due to an accident. Crews are working to remove vehicles involved. Traffic being rerouted to Restigouche Road. Avoid Gateway/Restigouche Rd area if possible. @TrafficNB

Congratulations to Firefighter Adam O’Blenes on his 15 years of service with the Oromocto Fire Department. Thank you for your dedicated service to our department and the communities we serve!

There are currently disruptions with the 911 system in New Brunswick. Connection to 911 may be impacted. In case of emergency, residents of the Oromocto and surrounding area are asked to please call the Oromocto Fire Department, Station 1 at (506) 357-2201.

NBEMO is aware of reported telephone/telecommunications service disruptions. Connection to 9-1-1 emergency services may be impacted. If you can’t reach 9-1-1, contact your local police or fire department.

Due to an earlier accident the westbound on-ramp to Hwy 2 at mile-marker 303 will be closed to traffic for the next several hours. Traffic travelling on Hwy 2 is unaffected @TrafficNB

The #OromoctoFD has been “ducked” by the Team New Brunswick Canada Games Wrestling Team! Check out the view of #TeamNBducks from 100ft on Tower 419. We’d like to wish all athletes the best of luck as they head off to competition this month! #Oromocto #NB #CanadaGames

The Oromocto FD will be conducting training which will include the burning of the old VIC located at 311 Restigouche Road tonight. If you notice emergency vehicles, as well as signs of fire, note that this is not cause for concern and emergency services do not need to be notified

We are currently recruiting Volunteer Firefighters! If you are interested, please send your filled application (oromocto.ca/vendor/laravel…) to firedept@oromocto.ca, or drop it off in person at 50 Miramichi Road. Application are being accepted until 2pm on Thursday, June 9th, 2022

For those outside of the Town, please visit the New Brunswick Forest Fire Watch website at www2.gnb.ca/.../public_ale… for information. To look at the requirements for a wood burning fire pit, check out oromocto.ca/outdoor-fire-p…

Disclaimer: in Military Residential Housing Units under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Forces Housing Authority, NO wood burning outdoor fireplaces are permitted.

Did you know that backyard wood burning fire pits require a permit that needs to be renewed every three years? The Oromocto Fire Department will be calling and starting to visit residences with permits that are due to expire.