Government of Yukon

Emergency Services and Public Safety

Burning Permits / Fire Permits
A burning permit is required for government lands and private lands between April 1 and September 30. Permits can be obtained free of charge from your local Wildland Fire Management district office and Fire Initial Attack Bases.

Communicable Disease Control
Monitors and controls all infectious diseases. Confidential testing for all sexually transmitted diseases. STD testing and treatment, emergency and non-emergency birth control, needle stick injuries, food poisoning, and more...

Coroner
The Chief Coroner investigates unexpected or unnatural deaths. The findings of a Coroner's Inquest can find ways to prevent similar untimely tragedies and save lives.

Emergency Measures
Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is responsible for coordinating the territory's preparedness for, response to, and recovery from, major emergencies and disasters, including fire, flood, power failure, toxic spills and extreme weather.

Environmental Health
Engages in consultation and provides information, advice inspections and enforcement services on water quality, sewage and solid waste disposal, food quality, institutional hygiene, special events, recreational facilities and more.

Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal's Office works to reduce the loss of life and property to fire. Services include Fire Fighter training, public edication, Volunteer Fire Departments and more.

FireSmart
The FireSmart program provides tools and information about fire protection strategies and emergency planning for homeowners. Protecting your home or community from the threat of fire in the wildland-urban interface is a shared responsibility.

Flu Shot
Between October and December, Yukon residents are being encouraged to get their flu shot. Flu shots are free for all Yukon residents.

Medical Health Officer
Responsible for communicable disease control, environmental health, emergency preparedness and response and more.