Emergency Services
About Emergency Services
The Emergency Services Division is responsible for the Emergency Measures Organization and the Office of the Fire Marshal. The Division also works in partnership with the RCMP and Regional Operations to deliver search and rescue training and public education programs in emergency preparedness, fire safety and search and rescue.
The Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is responsible for developing GNWT emergency response plans, coordinating GNWT emergency operations at the territorial and regional levels, supporting communities in the preparation of emergency response plans and responding to emergencies and administering disaster assistance programs. EMO also conducts exercises to test emergency plans.
The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) establishes fire service training standards, delivers fire service training, public safety education, fire prevention programs, and administers the Fire Prevention Act and Regulations. The OFM investigates fires and tracks fire losses for the Territories. The OFM reviews plans for new and renovated construction for compliance to the National Building Code and conducts fire safety inspections for compliance to the National Fire Code.
Prevention/Public Education
Emergency Services Division offers programs aimed at prevention - how to prevent a fire or an emergency situation before it happens. We partner with the NWT Fire Chiefs Association to deliver the following fire prevention programs to schools or to individuals as required:
- Fire Safety and Prevention
- Learn Not to Burn - A fire safety program for different age groups, delivered in schools
- Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Program - A one-on-one counselling program for juveniles who have been involved in fire setting
Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) also offers emergency and other fire prevention programs:
- Emergency Preparedness
- Planning and Response
- Search and Rescue Training and Operations
Water and Boat Safety, Education and Training
Contact the Canadian Red Cross at 1-888-307-7997, by email, or go to their website for information on their programs dealing with Water Safety or the Canadian Red Cross "On Board" training program, required to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCO).