FACT Pictou County is considered a safe place to live, with limited crime
PICTOU COUNTY’S FINEST
SAFETY & FIRST RESPONDERS Pictou County is considered a safe place to live, with limited crime. We are protected by the RCMP and various police departments, and by the dedicated first responders and emergency professionals in our community.
FIREFIGHTERS Fire and rescue services are provided by the 25 fire departments and one industrial fire department (Michelin) throughout Pictou County. Our fire halls are also a gathering place for community events, which take place throughout the year. In some circumstances, we also rely on Pictou County Volunteer Ground Search and Rescue.
ABERDEEN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY Emergency departments (EDs) and their staff are an essential part of the province’s health care system, quickly assessing and managing patients with unexpected illness or injury. The emergency room at the Aberdeen Hospital (835 East River Rd., New Glasgow) provides 24/7 access to emergency services.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE The Emergency Management Office (EMO) is responsible for emergency planning and coordinating emergency responses. The office works with municipal authorities to help plan for emergencies, coordinate provincial resources when there is an emergency and help with analysis and evaluation after an emergency. They also administer the provincial emergency 911 service.
EHS (EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES) In Nova Scotia, EHS provides emergency response via ground ambulance and the Life Flight helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft.
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POLICING IN PICTOU COUNTY ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE (RCMP) For nearly 150 years, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been Canada’s national police service. In Pictou County, there are two RCMP detachments: Pictou (38 Caladh Ave.) and Stellarton (177 North Foord St.) These detachments are responsible for policing in the Town of Pictou, the Municipality of Pictou County, Pictou Landing First Nation, and our rural roads and highways. In Pictou County, there are three municipal police forces:
STELLARTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 250 South Foord St., Stellarton Emergency 911 Non-Emergency: 902-752-6160
WESTVILLE POLICE SERVICE 2042 Queen St., Westville Emergency 911 Non-Emergency: 902-396-2777
NEW GLASGOW REGIONAL POLICE (responsible for Trenton as well) 225 Park St., New Glasgow Emergency 911 Non-Emergency: 902-752-1941
REMO – Regional Emergency Management Organization Pictou County delivers essential services to all residents during emergency situations
