Firefighter Recruitment

Firefighter Recruitment

The West Elgin Fire Department is composed of trained volunteer/paid-on-call firefighters who promote public fire safety and protect the lives and property of our citizens.  Firefighters are dedicated to responding to 9-1-1 calls related to fires, medical emergencies and rescues. Currently we are recruiting for Probationary Firefighters at both Rodney and West Lorne Fire Stations, with daytime availability preferred.  Applications due by 4:00 pm on October 8,...

Water Update - September 20, 2021

WATER UPDATE - September 20, 2021

 The water quality monitoring from the Tri-County Water Treatment Plant indicates that the conditions on Lake Erie have continuously improved throughout the weekend and incoming and treated water conditions are returning to normal.  As a result, residents should already see a significant improvement to water clarity and diminished odours to what may have been experienced recently.  The Operator has started the lengthy process of flushing the distribution...

Municipal Office and Service Ontario Closed

Notice of Closure

The Municipal Office and Service Ontario will be CLOSED on September 29, 2021, for one (1) day in order to facilitate the move to the temporary offices.

Relocation 

The Municipal Office and Service Ontario will be located at Rodney Recreation Center - 135 Queens St starting on September 30, 2021 until further notice.  This temporary office will handle the same duties and functions as the previous office. 

Please note the mailing address...

2021 Fall Hydrant Flushing

Fall Hydrant Flushing

Fire hydrant flushing is scheduled in the Municipality of West Elgin from Monday September 20, 2021 to Friday October 1, 2021.

Customers may experience discolouration in the water.  If you do please run your water for several minutes until the water clears.  There may also be a slight drop in water pressure during this time.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

DDWE Community Fund

Dutton Dunwich-West Elgin Community Fund

The Dutton Dunwich-West Elgin Community Fund Committee is now accepting grant applications from charities with projects addressing some of the community's greatest needs within either municipality or both.

Deadline: September 30. For more details or to apply online, please visit https://escf.ca/grants/