 The SIM is the 7th largest fire department in North America.The department offers high-angle rescue (Stations 13, 27 and 47), collapse rescue (stations 13, 27 and 47), hazmat response (Station 29 and 65), ice rescue (stations 15, 35, 38, 57 and 64) and nautical rescue (stations 14, 15, 35, 38, 55, 57, 64 and 66) .Paid fire services in the city of Montreal date back to 1863.