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Fire Services throughout PEI
In Prince Edward Island there are 22 fire departments run by municipalities and 14 departments run by private fire companies. These municipalities and private boards make decisions on the scope, level of service, and budgets of their departments. How can I contact a fire...
Fire Prevention Resources
In case of fire, get everyone out of the house immediately and call 911 from a safe location. Do not re-enter the house for any reason. Most fires are caused by human carelessness and are both predictable and preventable. The loss of lives and property can be significantly...
Fire Marshals Office
The Prince Edward Island Fire Marshals Office administers the Fire Prevention Act and Regulations, and the Long Service Medal Act. What is the role of the Fire Marshals Office? The mission of the Fire Marshals Office is to prevent loss of life and property for those that live...
Teaching children how to use 911
Teaching your children how to use 911 could save their lives or yours. Here are four simple steps for teaching your children, no matter how old they are, how to use 911: What should children know about calling 911? Assure children that they can call 911 at any time to report a...
Extreme Weather Safety
Before or during an extreme weather event, pay attention to local media broadcasts and follow instructions from local officials. Hurricane or tropical storm Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short notice. Even a significantly...
Inquests
What is an inquest? An inquest is an inquiry that establishes the facts surrounding a death. It answers the questions who, when, where, and how. The inquest is run by the coroner and held before a jury. It is usually a public inquiry open to anyone who wants to attend. At the end...
Coroner
What is the coroner's role? The coroner is a medical doctor who is responsible for investigating sudden or suspicious deaths or cases where the cause of death is unknown. The chief coroner is responsible for overseeing death investigations in the province under the Coroners Act...
Policing Services
The Policing Services section is responsible for administering the Police Act and works with policing partners to meet the needs for effective and efficient police services in Prince Edward Island. RCMP in Prince Edward Island The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is the...