Area Served[]
North Middlesex had a 2016 population of 6,352 over an area of 598 km². Predominantly rural, the largest communities are Parkhill and Ailsa Craig.
Portions of the municipality receive fire protection from the Lucan Biddulph Fire Department.
History[]
North Middlesex was created in 2001 through an amalgamation of the Town of Parkhill, Village of Ailsa Craig, Township of East Williams, Township of McGillivary and Township of West Williams.
The Parkhill Fire Department and Ailsa Craig Fire Department were combined to create the new fire service.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhill Fire Station | 194 Main Street | 2001 (amalgamation)-2023 | Converted gas station. Opened 1950 as Town of Parkhill fire station. Replaced by a new building at the same location. |
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in Imperial gallons.
Ailsa Craig Fire Station - 159 William Street[]
Built 1984
- Ailsa Craig Engine - 2004 Freightliner FL 80 / American LaFrance (1050 top-mount/1000/15F)
- Ailsa Craig Tanker - 2019 Freightliner M2 106 / Rosenbauer (1050/1800)
- Ailsa Craig Rescue - 2022 Freightliner M2 106 / Rosenbauer 18' walk-in
- Service 2 - 2019 Ram 1500 Quad Cab
- Parade - 1953 Chevrolet / Bickle-Seagrave pumper
Parkhill Fire Station - 194 Main Street[]
Opened 2023. Shared with Middlesex County EMS.
- Car 1 (Chief) - 2021 Ford F-150 4x4
- Parkhill Engine - 2004 Freightliner FL 80 / American LaFrance (1050 top-mount/1000/15F)
- Parkhill Tanker - 2001 Mack RB688S / Local (port./4000) (Tank from airport fuel tender)
- Parkhill Rescue - 2020 Freightliner M2 106 / Metalfab walk-around
- Parade - 1946 Ford / LaFrance pumper (450/)
Retired Apparatus[]
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
- 1999 Ford E-350 / Demers utility (Ex-ambulance) (Ex-Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Department Service 35) (Ex-Parkhill Rescue)
- 1996 GMC Step Van / PK Bodies rescue (Ex-Ailsa Craig)
- 1996 HME 1871SFO MFD / 1988 Dependable walk-in rescue (Ex-Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services) (Retired due to catastrophic engine failure)
- 1993 Ford F-Super Duty / Pollock rescue (Ex-Parkhill)
- 1992 GMC TopKick / Robica-Forman tanker (port./1500) (Ex-Ailsa Craig)
- 1983 Ford C-900 / King pumper (840/1000) (SN#830020) (Ex-Parkhill)
- 1981 International S2600 tanker (Tank remounted on 2001 Mack) (Ex-Parkhill)
- 1980 Ford F-800 / King pumper (625/500) (SN#800037) (Ex-Ailsa Craig)
External Links[]
North Middlesex Fire Department