Fire Services
The Casselman Fire Department consists of a Fire Chief, 26 volunteer firefighters, and five trucks.
In addition to responding to fires, the firefighters also act as first responders in emergencies such as car accidents and medical emergencies. If you see a vehicle with a green flashing light, it is a volunteer firefighter responding to an emergency call. You should pull over to the right side of the road to allow them to pass.
As a member of the community, you also have an important role to play in civil safety. For example, you should know and adopt fire prevention measures in your home. You should also prepare to react if an emergency situation or natural disaster arises.
Open the tabs to learn more about the prevention measures and services offered in Casselman.
For emergency situations, call 911
To contact the Fire Department, call 613-764-3139 ext. 280.
2-1-1 Services
The 2-1-1 service connects people with community programs and non-emergency social services in their area. It is a fast and confidential service that links you to social services and community programs across Ontario.
Calls to the helpline are answered by real people, 24/7. The service is available in more than 150 languages. Text messaging support is available Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 9 PM (ET). Live chat support is also available Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 9 PM (ET).
How does the 211 helpline work?
Unlike search engines, 211 provides personalized, human-centered solution-finding services. Our highly trained and accredited community navigators know what questions to ask to fully understand users' needs and connect them with the appropriate resources. Additionally, in certain partnerships, 211 can register users directly for services or facilitate a warm transfer to the right resource. Upon request, 211 can also advocate on behalf of users.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of the largest police services in North America, with over 5,800 uniformed members, 2,600 civilian employees, and 600 auxiliary officers. The OPP provides essential services to ensure the safety and security of Ontario residents. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest ministry in the province, and is present in all communities across Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police is the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
For emergency situations, call 911
For non-emergency situations, call 1-888-310-1122
Presentation on car theft and vandalism in Casselman
Vandalism and car theft are common occurrences in Casselman. In a spirit of community awareness, the Provincial Police gave a presentation on the subject on November 20, following a request from the Municipal Council. It is important for the community to pool its resources and experiences to find better ways to deal with such challenging events.
Paramedic Services
The United Counties of Prescott-Russell provide emergency medical services in the Casselman area.
For emergency situations, call 911
For non-emergency situations, call 613-673-5139
Emergency Measures Management
The Municipality of Casselman implements an emergency measures plan to ensure your safety. These measures are put in place when a serious situation threatens your life or property. For example, the snow storm of December 2022 is a concrete example of the need for such measures. This event could've endangered the lives and property of residents and travelers. The implementation of emergency measures was essential to deal with this critical situation. Here are a few more examples:
- Natural disasters (floods, ice storms, tornadoes).
- Epidemics and pandemics.
- Transportation accidents (plane crash, train derailment).
- Toxic spills.
- Collapse of buildings or structures.
- Major fires, explosions
- Major power outages lasting several days or water shortages.
The Ontario Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act requires municipalities to develop and implement an emergency management program.
In Casselman, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) is responsible for developing and implementing the program. The CEMC also coordinates the Village's program with those of neighboring municipalities, provincial ministries, and other non-governmental organizations involved in emergency management.
The coordinator works in collaboration with a municipal committee composed of representatives from various municipal services. They are responsible for:
- Identifying community hazards and assessing the risks of these hazards occurring.
- Identifying critical infrastructure for the proper functioning of the municipality.
- Preparing an emergency plan and obtaining approval from Emergency Management Ontario.
- Identifying an Emergency Operations Center.
- Creating an inventory of community emergency services, assessing the ability to respond to an emergency situation, and determining the need for additional resources.
- Providing annual training to members of the community control group and support staff.
- Conducting an annual practical exercise to assess the emergency plan.
- Developing an emergency awareness campaign for the community.
- Providing expertise in emergency management and administrative support during an emergency.
- Ensuring the plan is updated and reviewed annually.
Download the Emergency Plan for the Municipality of Casselman