Emergency and Protective Services

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) includes the community-based police force, as well as the highway patrol for the Vermilion area. The highest priority is placed on safety and security for Vermilion’s residents.

The Vermilion RCMP department is involved in a number of outreach activities, including the Battle River Victim Assistance Society, which provides support for traumatized crime victims.

Public-Facing Crime Map

The volunteer fire department has 25 dedicated members, to ensure the safety of Vermilion’s residents. As a fully trained rescue squad, these firefighters are trained to handle any situation that may arise. Their state of the art equipment includes three fire trucks and a rescue unit.

The Town of Vermilion is part of the 911 system dispatched through Wainwright, with the Prairie Emergency Medical Services Inc. providing reliable services 24/7 with three emergency units.

The bylaws are enforced by a Community Peace Officer. For disputes or complaints, please direct them to Town Hall at 780-853-5358.

Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre

You can help protect your property, your family and your community by registering your security cameras.

Alberta RCMP Rural Capture Program

RAVE is a web based communication platform that RCMP officers are mandated to fan out real time alerts to community members in Alberta. 

RAVE Opt-In 

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud and identity theft, providing information on past and current scams that affect Canadians. 

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

There is not a fire ban at the present time within the Town Limits.

Please enjoy permitted Fire Pits responsibly!

For current fire ban information, visit www.albertafirebans.ca/  and for information on provincial parks, visit www.albertaparks.ca

Questions?  Contact Town Hall at 780-853-5358.

The volunteer fire department has 25 dedicated members, to ensure the safety of Vermilion’s residents. As a fully trained rescue squad, these firefighters are trained to handle any situation that may arise. Their state of the art equipment includes three fire trucks and a rescue unit.

Fire Department Office
Ph: 780-853-5883

How to Apply?

Application for construction of an acceptable fire pit/place can be made to the Fire Department through the Town Office by filling out the accompanying application form.

When complete application and payment has been received at Town Office, development may proceed.

Once completed, notify the Town Office and a Safety Codes Officer will inspect, consider the application and issue a permit (if all requirements have been met).

The Safety Codes Officer or Town Council may suspend or cancel the permit at any time.

Fire Pit Development and Application

Your Emergency Preparedness Guide

You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. If a disaster happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to get to you as they help those in desperate need.

By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. Use this guide to create your own emergency plan. Use the checklists to build a 72-hour emergency kit. These basic steps will help you to take care of yourself and your loved ones during an emergency.

Report a Concern 

EMGERGENCY DIAL 911

 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) includes the community-based police force, as well as the highway patrol for the Vermilion area. The highest priority is placed on safety and security for Vermilion’s residents.

The Vermilion RCMP department is involved in a number of outreach activities, including the Battle River Victim Assistance Society, which provides support for traumatized crime victims.

Public-Facing Crime Map

RCMP Office

5115 – 50 Avenue
Vermilion, AB T9X 1A9
Complaint: 780-853-5781
Admin: 780-853-4441

Victim services units support victims of crime in partnership with the RCMP, municipal police services and community-based programs.

Help for victims of specific types of crime are funded through the Justice and Solicitor General Victims of Crime Fund.

Battle River Victim Assistance Society

Victim Service Unit, 5115 50 Avenue

Vermilion, Alberta  T9X 1A9

Phone: 780-853-5781

Victim Services Units