Facilities and Equipment

The Miramichi Fire Department operates out of five stations and serves a population of 18,500 within the City of Miramichi. Under contract with the Province of New Brunswick the department also is responsible for fire suppression to an additional 6,240 residents living outside the city limits.

This is carried out with five pumpers, two tankers, one 100’ aerial ladder, four quick response vehicles equipped with foam, three resource vehicles equipped with auto extrication tools and other equipment, two half tons serving in fire prevention/inspection branch, two 4x4s for Platoon Chief use.
We also respond to water emergencies to assist other services with two boats. A 24’ rigid hull inflatable with two 90 horsepower motors and a 16’ aluminum boat with a 40 horsepower.