Our year by the numbers: 2024 Protective Services annual report to the community
24
Parking Meters upgraded on Walton Street
1,978
Municipal Law Enforcement tickets issued
490
Property Standards:
140 Investigations, 350 Inspections
718
calls for service to Fire and Emergency Services, for a total of over 7,500 worked hours
6,400 hours
of volunteer firefighter training for 70 firefighters
727
Homes attended during annual Smoke Alarm Campaign
105
Fire Prevention Inspections
350
By-Law inspections
Other notable achievements:
- Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services (PHFES) successfully recruited and onboarded our new Fire Inspector.
- 35 public education events, dedicating over 235 hours of time.
- Grants received:
- Wildland Fire Public Education Grant
- Emergency Management Ontario Grant
- Ontario Fire Marshal-Fire Protection Grant
- Transport Canada Rail Safety Plan Development Grant
- PHFES recruited and onboarded 5 fire fighters who successfully completed the Recruit Training Program.
- PHFES procured a Utility Task Vehicle and it is now in service at Fire Station #3.
- PHFES Dry Hydrant capital project completed providing additional water supply for the Rural Area.
- PHFES established Mutual Aid Agreements with the Municipality of Clarington and the Township of Cavan Monaghan Fire Services.
- PHFES established Automatic Aid Agreement with Hamilton Township Fire Service.
- Municipal Law Enforcement Supervisor successfully recruited and onboarded.
- By-laws developed or updated:
- Municipal Property Standards By-Law
- Parking By-Law
- Clean Yards By-Law
Get to know us
The Protective Services department provides a range of services aimed at ensuring public safety and well-being within the Municipality. These services include fire protection, by-law enforcement, emergency management, parking enforcement, and public safety education. Overall, the Protective Services department plays a critical role in safeguarding the community and enhancing the quality of life for residents by addressing various safety and security concerns.