The Town of Princeton provides fire service through a dedicated volunteer fire department, bylaw enforcement and animal control through a dedicated bylaw enforcement officer and emergency management and planning through the Princeton Emergency Program.

The Princeton Volunteer Fire Department provides a wide array of fire protection, including fire fighting and suppression, rescue, pre-fire planning, response to hazardous materials spills, fire investigation, public information and training, all through a volunteer on call fire department, administered by a volunteer Fire Chief.

 

The Town of Princeton has an emergency plan, which provides for the establishment, administration and operation of an Emergency Response and Recovery Plan. Both town staff and Princeton volunteers are trained to provide emergency management in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

Everyone is encouraged to make their own personal emergency preparedness plans. Being prepared to be on your own without help for 72 hours or more, at home, in your car, or at work, will give you peace of mind knowing that you and your family are prepared. Some basics in preparation include:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, reception centers will be set up for registration and inquiry. The number and location of reception centers that may be opened and set up would be dependent on the nature of the situation and the evacuation measures necessary. In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, listen to your battery powered radio, check this website and social media (e.g. Facebook) for further information.

The Princeton Emergency Program includes Emergency Social Services (ESS). ESS is operated by local volunteers that provide primary services like: food, shelter, clothing and family re-unification in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

 

Fire Chief - Rob Banks

Princeton Fire Hall

174 Penryn Avenue

Telephone: 250-295-3325 (non emergency)

Fax: 250-295-3115

Email: firedepartment@princeton.ca

Princeton Emergency Program Coordinator

Ed Atkinson

151 Vermilion Ave, Town Hall

Direct Line: 778-720-6097

Telephone: 250-295-3135 (town hall)

Email: eoc@princeton.ca