Emergency ReadinessIn your day-to-day living, disasters may seem a distant possibility. Yet natural disasters, such as floods or tornadoes; technological or... Emergency LightingThe Ontario Fire Code Section 2.7.3.3. requires that emergency lighting be inspected and tested on a monthly basis. The Pembroke Fire department has... Landlord/Owner InformationAs the owner of the apartment building you are obligated under the Ontario Fire Code to provide basic information to the tennand regarding fire... Fire Safety for Industry and BusinessIt is essential that all employees be familiar with the proper use of portable extinguishers and know when and when not to use them. In the event of... Protective ServicesThe City of Pembroke is protected by two protection forces: The Pembroke Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Municipally administered,... Image GalleryFront Row: Captain Gary Lowe, Captain Stacy Graveline, Chief Dan Herback, Captain Philip Corriveau, Captain Ted Farrell
Second Row: ... Smoke AlarmsSmoke Alarms are early warning devices which sound an audible system when smoke or products of combustion are detected. LocationThe Pembroke Police Service's Headquarters is located just a few blocks East from Pembroke's beautiful, historic downtown. This location is home to... Tenant Helpful TipsOnce you have moved into your appartment, you are required by law to ensure that the smoke detector in the apartment is not diasabled. Should you... Fire Safety In The HomeAs Building Owners you are obligated by the Ontario Fire Code to provide and maintain working smoke alarms. You must also provide operational... Message from the ChiefWelcome to the Pembroke Police Service's Website. This site has been designed to provide you with information about our service and to assist with... StorageStorage of any kind should not be put in locations that will obstruct access to an exit. Storage must also never be stored in a manner that it will... Power Failure Safety TipsSafety Tips for Emergency Lighting and Heating During Power Failures
In recent years very few people have frozen to death in their homes.... Risk Watch ProgramThe Pembroke Fire Department is actively involved in the Risk Watch Program. This program is a comprehensive injury prevention curriculum for... Health Care ServicesAs the largest community between Ottawa and North Bay, Pembroke is a regional service centre, with numerous health care facilities to serve the... Smoke AlarmsOntario law requires that working smoke alarms be located on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Avoid installing smoke alarms... Fire Safety InspectionsWhen an inspection is done any violations or deficientcies are noted and a work order is issued to an owner of a property or a tenant, the fire... Community Service OfficeCommunity Service plays an important role with the Pembroke Police Service by bringing crime prevention to the community. The officers visit schools... TrafficTraffic Services is an integral part of Pembroke Police Service. Volunteering Why Volunteer? Making an important contribution to your community, Enhancing your resume (particularly if you are considering a career in law... Flashover UnitThe Flashover Unit is designed to allow firefighters to view the Flashover without the full effect of the heat. Uniform PatrolUniform patrol is comprised of front-line constables and sergeants that provide 24-hour patrol for the City of Pembroke and handle the vast majority... Candle SafetyTealights and nightlights in foil containers need to be placed in another suitable holder as they can melt through plastic materials. Tealights burn... Missing PersonsIf you would like to report a missing person or have information about a missing person, please contact your local police service. To contact the... Criminal Investigation DepartmentPersonnel assigned to this Section, respond to the more serious and time-consuming investigations such as homicides, sexual assaults, robbery,... Mission StatementThe Pembroke Police will continue to deliver police services that directly relate to the concerns of our community. The Police Service and our... Pembroke Police AssociationThe Pembroke Police Association represents the members of the Pembroke Police Service which includes Sergeants, Constables, Special Constable and... Court OfficeThe processing of Criminal and Provincial Offences charges is in the hands of the Court office. This includes the filing of charges, handling of... HistoryOn February 8, 1878 , a motion was passed by the Council of the Town of Pembroke to hire a Town Constable. It was not until November 15, 1878 that... RecruitmentThe Pembroke Police Service endeavours to hire the finest members for every position, civilian and sworn. Candidates must be well qualified,... Business PlanStrategic Business Plans are developed to address concerns that the Pembroke Police Service presently face and anticipate in years to come.
Ontario Fire CodeAs an owner you have certain responsibilities under the Ontario Fire Code. The partial list below is only an overview of certain areas of the Ontario... Fire Safety for SeniorsFire Safety for Seniors is critical as they make up the largest high-risk group for injury and death by fire. Every year in Canada, home fires claim... Employment OpportunitiesThe City of Pembroke does not accept unsolicited resumes or job applications. The practice of accepting unsolicited applications for employment adds... Police Service BoardThe Pembroke Police Services Board serves as a link between the community and the Pembroke Police Service. The Board monitors and evaluates the... Matches and Lighter SafetyEvery year, hundreds of children die in home fires started by children who were using or playing with matches or lighters. Managing Nuisance AlarmsVirtually everyone with a smoke alarm in their home has experienced a nuisance alarm, which is the accidental activation of the smoke alarm,... Carbon Monoxide & DetectorsCarbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is odourless, colourless, tasteless and non-irritating. When CO is breathed into the body in large... Fire Safety and ChildrenFires are the leading cause of death in the home for children under the age of five The National Fire Prevention Association reports that of all the... Exit Drills In The HomeIn 1994, approximately 4,000 PEOPLE died in home fires ... tens of thousands more were injured. You can survive even a major fire in your home if you... Roads & FleetThe Roads & Fleet Section of the Works, Engineering & Utilities Department is responsible for all roads, bridges, sidewalks, boulevards, winter... | 
