Wahnapitae First Nation

Volunteer Fire Department

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Description
Responsible for fire prevention and administration of the Ontario Fire Code
  • Issues applicable burn permits required for brush piles, incinerators and open fires, excluding campfires
  • Maintains a community fire hall
  • Works closely with the volunteer fire department of Capreol
Provides the following services:
  • Education
  • Emergency planning
  • Fire investigation
  • Fire suppression
  • Hazardous materials information
  • Home safety which includes encouraging all homes are equipped with smoke alarms and charged fire extinguishers
  • Response to mishap/accidents in Wahnapitae First Nation territory
Eligibility
Members of Wahnapitae First Nation
Application Process
Call for assistance
Documents Required
No documents required
Office
705-858-0610 - Band Office
Crisis
9-1-1
Fire Hall
705-858-8008
Fax
705-858-5570
After Hours Phone
705-929-7037
Web Site
https://wahnapitaefirstnation.com/
Mailing Address
259 Taighwenini Trail Rd
Band Office, Centre of Excellence
Wahnapitae First Nation, ON, P0M 1H0
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Leo Deruiter, Department Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-858-0610 Ext 252
Fire Chief
Tom Recollet
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
September 17, 2025
Address
Band Office, Centre of Excellence, 259 Taighwenini Trail Rd
Wahnapitae First Nation, ON, P0M 1H0
  • Band Office is located in the Centre of Excellence building at Taighwenini Trail on Wahnapitae First Nation
  • Community is approx 50 km N of Sudbury, near Capreol on NW shores of Wanapitei Lake
  • Consists of 1 main reserve with a land area of approx 10.36 sq km; may increase with the settlement of a pending land claim
  • Reserve is known as Wahnapitae Indian Reserve No 11
  • Completely separate from the community of Wahnapitae which is located on Hwy 17E within the city of Greater Sudbury
  • First Nation name comes from "Wahnapitaeping" which means 'that place where the water is shaped like a molar tooth'

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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1630
Tue
0830 to 1630
Wed
0830 to 1630
Thu
0830 to 1630
Fri
0800 to 1100
Band Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-11 am
Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
Wahnapitae First Nation
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