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.
Open fires, outdoor fireplaces, and cooking appliances
Open Fires
Open fires and campfires are prohibited in the Municipality of Casselman. However, an exemption may be requested for special events. If this is the case, please apply for an open air fire permit.
Outdoor Fireplaces
Fires in outdoor fireplaces are permitted if they comply with the following conditions:
- The outdoor fireplace is CSA-certified and in good condition
- The fireplace is installed a minimum of 3 meters from all structures and property lines
- The fireplace is installed on a non-combustible surface
- The fireplace is not used when weather conditions are such that smoke will inconvenience neighbors, or when a fire ban is in effect.
Barbecues
Barbecues must not be used on balconies higher than 8 feet from the ground. In addition, they must not be installed within 3 meters of any structure.
For more information on open fires, outdoor fireplaces, and cooking appliances, please consult By-law 2016-077.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Smoke Alarms
In Ontario, it's the law to install working smoke alarms on every floor of the home and outside sleeping areas. A working smoke alarm is the law. Protect your family by regularly checking the batteries and operation of your smoke alarms.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
In Ontario, the law requires that any residential building containing at least one fuel-burning appliance, open fireplace, or attached garage be equipped with a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm.
Fuel-burning appliances are those that run on natural gas, propane, fuel oil, kerosene, coal, charcoal, gasoline, wood or other organic materials, for example:
- Residential furnace
- Portable radiator
- Decorative fireplace
- Wood-burning stove
- Stove or grill
- Gas or charcoal barbecue
- Water heater
- Car
- Lawnmower
Carbon monoxide is a gas created by the incomplete combustion of fuel. This gas has harmful effects on health. It causes intoxication, which can be fatal. A carbon monoxide alarm is vital, as CO is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
If your home is equipped with a fuel-burning appliance and you experience abnormal symptoms of headache, nausea, dizziness, burning eyes, confusion, and/or drowsiness, get out into the fresh air immediately and call emergency services.
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
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