Mission Statement
The mission of Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is to provide fire safety education, Ontario Fire Code compliance, and fire protection services that ensures the lives and property in Prince Edward County are protected from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions created by natural or human-caused emergencies.
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue provides Prince Edward County with efficient and effective fire protection services. Our firefighters are highly trained in many disciplines and are constantly maintaining and improving their skills to better serve the County. Fire safety starts with you. Ensure there are working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home and practice a home escape plan. Doing your part to stay fire-safe supports our fire department in achieving better outcomes during emergencies.
Core Services Provided
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue provides services in the following areas:
- Structural firefighting, including rescue and fire attack
- Emergency responses to properties accessed via private roads, private lanes or driveways
- Vehicle firefighting
- Grass and brush firefighting
- Marine firefighting (shore-based only)
- Medical First Response
- Awareness level hazardous materials
- Vehicle accidents
- Vehicle extrication
- Transportation accidents involving vehicles, aircraft and watercraft
- Water and Ice rescue
- Public assistance
- Other agencies assistance
- Fire prevention and education activities
- Review and approval of propane facility “risk and safety management plans”
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Email us at fire@pecounty.on.ca and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Fire Rescue also Plays a Key Role in:
- The Hastings Prince Edward Mutual Aid Association
- The County’s Community Emergency Plan
- Fire Protection Agreements