Fire and Emergency Services

Fire Services is dedicated to the safety of our residents, business community and tourists. More than 200 firefighters located in 7 fire stations provide emergency and non-emergency services.                                    

Emergency services

Emergency services include:

• response to fires
• motor vehicle collisions
• emergency medical incidents
• hazardous materials releases
• water emergencies

The response to these types of events starts with our Emergency Communication Operators (ECO) in our 9-1-1 Dispatch Centre. 

Fire services

Fire Services help educate the public on:

• burning information
• fire inspection program
• fire hazard levels
• fire permits
• firesmart advanced home assessments
• fireworks permits