Emergency Services in Perth County are delivered by a number of service providers. Perth County is responsible for Paramedic Services and Emergency Management. The lower-tier municipalities are responsible for fire service, either through their own department, or through an agreement with neighbouring departments. Policing is delivered by the Ontario Provincial Police (in North Perth, Perth East and West Perth) and Stratford Police (in Perth South). Social Services are provided by the City of Stratford.
Call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing an emergency |
What is 9-1-1?9-1-1 is an emergency telephone number that makes it faster and easier to reach emergency services. What is an emergency?An emergency is any situation where the safety of people or property is at risk and urgent assistance is required, such as a crime in progress, a fire, or a medical crisis. How do you use 9-1-1?
Answering questions the emergency service will ask you
Teach your children about 9-1-1
If you accidentally dial 9-1-1
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Ambulance - Paramedics |
Perth County operates Perth County Paramedic Services, including ambulances for all municipalities in the County. Paramedics are dispatched by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Central Ambulance Communications Centre in London. |
Police |
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) provides police services for the County of Perth. The OPP deals with all law enforcement issues and criminal matters. OPP 24 hr Police Service is available by phone, 1-888-310-1122 or in an emergency dial 9-1-1 Perth County Detachment 380 Huron Road PO Box 38 Sebringville, ON N0K 1X0 |
Fire |
Fire departments in Perth County are as follows:
Click here to view the Perth County Fire Map to locate your local fire service coverage. |
Emergency Management |
The Emergency Management Program in Perth County is a partnership between the county and its lower-tier municipalities. Please see the Emergency Management Program for more information about this program. Emergency preparednessPerth County urges you to make plans and prepare for emergencies that may impact you. Please see the Emergency Preparedness page for more information. |
Hospitals |
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
Listowel Wingham Hospitals AllianceLondon Health Sciences Centre |
Support Services |
2-1-1Dial 2-1-1 for a 24/7 helpline or visit the 2-1-1 website. Huron Perth Public Public HealthHuron Perth Public Health works in partnership with our community to help you with your health. They promote and protect health, and prevent disease by providing community health programs and services for all the people of Perth County. 653 West Gore Street Stratford, ON N5A 1L4 519-271-7600 1-877-271-7348 |
Social Services |
The City of Stratford provides assistance if you need help with income, housing, or childcare. They serve people that live in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County. For after-hours emergency homelessness support services in Stratford, St. Marys or Perth County please call 1-888-829-7484. Ontario WorksOntario Works provides income and employment assistance, also known as social assistance, for people who are in financial need. HousingOur Housing Division offers geared to income and subsidized rental housing (apartments, townhouses, houses) for singles and families. The units are owned and managed by the City, non-profits, co-operatives and private landlords. Child CareOur child care division offers child care subsidy for eligible families, as well childcare resource consultant services for children with special needs who attend child care programs anywhere in Perth County. Anne Hathaway DaycareThe City of Stratford operates the Anne Hathaway Daycare Centre, located at 103 Bruce St., Stratford, for children from 18 months to 5 years. The Daycare offers an inclusive setting based on the emergent curriculum. Fee subsidy, flexible and emergency care is available. |
Public Access Defibrillator (P.A.D.) |
Chase McEachern was an 11-year-old Barrie hockey player who developed a cardiac arrhythmia as a result of an injury he sustained playing football. He made it his quest to make Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) mandatory in hockey arenas and schools- even soliciting support from Don Cherry, Hockey Night in Canada's well known commentator. In April 2006, with the backing of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Ontario government and private sponsors the Public Access Defibrillator (P.A.D.) program was born. The program has since worked to place 2161 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) units across Ontario. In Perth County, Perth County Emergency Services and the County of Perth have worked with the Heart and Stroke Foundation and its partners Cowan Insurance and the Trillium Foundation of Ontario to place 46 AEDs in public buildings across the County. This has all been possible due to overwhelming support from City of Stratford, The Town of St Marys, the Municipality of North Perth, the Municipality of West Perth, the Township of Perth South, and the Township of Perth East, the Huron Perth Catholic School Board, the Avon Maitland District School Board, the Rotary Club of Stratford, the Festival Theatre, Hog Jog of Stratford, and public donations. The program continues to grow and is working through these partnerships to secure AEDs for all elementary schools within the County. If you would like more information on the provincial program, the 21 lives saved to date, CPR events, or the chain of survival, check out the Heart and Stroke Foundation's website. If you would like information on the P.A.D. program in Perth County, please visit the Public Access Defibrillator information page or contact Perth County Paramedic Services. |
Contact Us
Paramedic Services
480 Duoro, Stratford, ON N5A 0E6
T 519-271-0531 ext. 500
F 519-273-4216
Email Paramedic Services
Map to Paramedic Services Headquarters