The North Saanich Fire Department is a composite career / volunteer department consisting of 4 career and approximately 40 volunteers operating out of two Fire Halls.
North Saanich’s emergency program the Peninsula Emergency Measures Program (PEMO) is a joint operation of Central Sannich, Sidney, and North Saanich. The Fire Chief’s of each area hold the position of the Emergency Program Coordinator for their district. PEMO consists of 4 volunteer groups being Land and Rescue, Emergency Social Services, Communications and the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program.
North Saanich’s policing is provided by the contract to the RCMP whom operate out of a station located in the Town of Sidney. North Saanich’s contingent is comprised of 11 members.
Emergency medical services to North Saanich are provided by the British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) which operates out of Station 106 located in the Town of Sidney. The station is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The North Saanich Fire Department provides medical first responder service to North Saanich residents and the BCAS.
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