Civic address numbers should be clearly visible from the roadway leading to the home or business so emergency service providers can find the address quickly in an emergency.

It should be posted in a high position with year-round visibility with colours that contrast with the building, mailbox or signpost.

Use your mailbox only if it is on the same side of the road as your home.

If the number is located on a signpost or a building within 15 m (49 ft) from the roadway, it should be at least 65 mm (2.5 in) in height. And the post should be placed where the driveway meets the road.

If the number is located on a building 15 metres or further from the roadway, it should be not less than 100 millimetres (4 inches) in height.

Never attach a civic number to road signs, telephone or “hydro” poles.

Ensure it contains clear numbers, not words or Roman numerals (e.g., 12, not XII or Twelve).

Referencing City By-Law 78 – Individuals may use and operate an outdoor wood burning appliance upon their property, but it has to meet the following conditions and restrictions: must be constructed of metal or cement and must be approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

You can only burn dry seasoned firewood.

Firepits can not be placed on a wood deck or other combustible platform or be used within 3 meters of any combustible materials, such as trees, houses, and decks.

Always make sure to have a sufficient water source nearby to extinguish the fire. Monitor the New Brunswick Forest Fire Index and never light an outdoor fire when our region has a No Burn restriction.

Referencing parking regulations from the Government of New Brunswick – You are not permitted park a vehicle within 5 metres (16 feet) from the point on a curb opposite a fire hydrant.

There is a good reason for this fire hydrant parking law, and it is safety. Leaving ample room allows emergency crews to access the water in the event of a fire. The 5 metres allows enough room for firefighters to quickly identify the location of the hydrant, and maneuver the big stiff hose in the direction needed.

What if your unattended vehicle is parked in front of that hydrant? You could come back to a smashed window, a wet car, and a fine.

All our fire trucks are required to use their lights and sirens when responding to emergencies. However, the Miramichi Fire Department urges discretion in the use of sirens and air horns during late evening and early morning hours in respect of the public. If it is a safety concern when responding during those times, then sirens and air horns will be used. We will turn off our emergency lights and sirens when approaching and while on a bridge. When you are approached from either direction of an emergency vehicle giving an audible signal such as a siren and visual by flashing red lights, all vehicles must immediately drive to the right hand curb and must stop and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by a peace officer.