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PORTAGE EMERGENCY SERVICES

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENTPortage Emergency Services
Portage Emergency Services proudly protects over 20,000 people living in an area covering approximately 850 square miles. Our Fire Station is located at 124 3rd Street NE in Portage.

The Department consists of 16 full-time members under the direction of Fire Chief Phil Carpenter and Deputy Chief Dave Holmes. In addition we are supported by Administrative Assistant up to 25 part-time fire fighters.

We offer services to both the City and the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie, as well as being a member of the Boyne River Mutual Aid District.

OUR SERVICES:
   - Fire Suppression & Prevention
  - Search & Rescue
  - Extrication
  - Haz-Mat
  - Public Education Presentations
  - Industrial, Business & Home Fire & Safety Inspections
  - Certified Child Car Seat Inspection Centre

OUR DISPATCH METHODS:
  - 9-1-1
  - Two Emergency Lines with Off - Site Backup
  - Fleetnet Radios
  - Modern Paging System for all Personnel

OUR EQUIPMENT:
  - 5 Pumpers
  - Aerial Ladder Truck
  - Mini Pumper
  - Rescue Vehicle
  - 2 Utility Vehicles
  - Zodiac Boat
  - Snowmobile Rescue Boggan
  - All Terrain Vehicle
  - Thermal Imaging Technology
  - Technical Rescue/Hazardous Material Trailer
  
 WE BELONG TO:
  - International Association of Fire Fighters
  - Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
  - Manitoba Professional Fire Fighters
  - Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs
  - Boyne River Mutual Aid District
  - National Fire Protection Association
  - Official Supporter of the Fire Fighters Burn Fund (Annual Bike Auction)
  - Official Supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Annual Car Wash)

Additional Services:
Portage Emergency Services administers many of the City by-laws including the Fire By-law, Open Air Fire By-law, Solid Fuel Furnace By-law, Traffic By-law, Animal Control Services and Parking Meter Services.

Fire By-law #05-8266
Open Air Fire By-law #04-8228
Solid Fuel Furnace By-law #94-7640
For more information regarding these services as well as copies of the by-laws and forms for permits, please click here.

Portage Fire Fighters Social Club:
The Portage Fire Fighters Social Club participates in many annual activities such as the Fire Fighters Spring Ball and an annual booth at the Portage Fair. Proceeds from these events and many others are donated to charity.

For additional information concerning our Department or services offered you can reach us at:

Telephone: (204) 239-8340
Fax:           (204) 239-5154
E-Mail to:   sharont@city-plap.com (Administrative Assistant)
 


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