District of Vanderhoof

Municipal Office

Weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

(Closed Statutory Holidays)

 

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

 

BC Ambulance Service

Deb Epp – Acting Chief 567-9039 Fax: 567-9616

Box 1459, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 148 E. Columbia Street

Offers pre-hospital care and transportation to the nearest hospital. Ninety percent of staff in the BC Ambulance Service are volunteers. Call if you are interested in joining the team.

 

Child Abuse

250-567-6347

Ministry of Children and Family Development

 

Citizens on Patrol

Phil Tourgeon 567-6347 (business)

Box 752, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 567-3950 (home)

 

Cluculz Lake Citizens on Patrol

Corporal Marion Davis 567-2222

 

Crimestoppers

1-800-222-8477

Dave Lafleur – President

Rachelle Unruh – RCMP Liaison 567-2222

Box 650, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Membership is open to the general public. Fees are paid by local businesses. Members organize fundraising and coordination of payout for tips given to Crimestoppers.

 

Forest Fire Reports 1-800-663-5555

 

Nechako Valley Search & Rescue

Daryl Giesbrecht – Search Manager 567-3148

Chris Mushumanski – President 567-5194

Box 378, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Offers wilderness and survival training in preparation for the search and rescue of individuals in Vanderhoof and area. Manages ground search under direction of the R.C.M.P.

You must be 16 years or older to join this volunteer crew.

 

Poison Control – available 24 hours 1-800-567-8911

 

Provincial Emergency Preparedness (P.E.P.)

Chris McGhee – Municipal Coordinator 567-3058 Fax: 567-9169

Box 900, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

The P.E.P. acts as a liaison between the Auto Extrication Society, ground and air search and rescue groups, and the municipal and provincial governments in the planning of and response to disasters.

They are responsible for the preparation and updating of municipal emergency response plans. The P.E.P. also offers training to interested individuals.

 

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

567-2222 Fax: 567-2747

S/Sgt Dave Beech

Box 650, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 181 W. Columbia Street

After hours calls are routed through the Prince George detachment, which then dispatches local officers on duty in Vanderhoof. There is an emergency call box at the front door.

 

St. John Hospital

567-2211 Fax: 567-9713

3255 Hospital Road, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 www.northernhealth.ca

The hospital offers medical treatment with 33 beds, 24-hour emergency medical services, and a home support service.

 

Vanderhoof Volunteer Fire Department

Phone: 567-2616 Fax: 567-5371

Jim Hurtado – Fire Chief 567-4167 (Res.) 567-7843 (Cell.)

Box 900, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 2230 Nechako Avenue

The fire fighters also volunteer for the Auto Extrication Association.

 

Forest Fire Emergency Number: 1-800-663-5555

 

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