Emergency Alerts
Red Lake provides an voice, text and email emergency notification system that anyone can sign up for! For more information check the page linked below.
Fire and Emergency Services
The Red Lake Area is well served by an array of emergency services and can respond to the needs of residents and visitors in a variety of situations.
Vulnerable Persons Evacuation
Red Lake maintains a listing of persons that may require special assistance during an emergency evacuation. You can register here or contact the Municipal Office for Assistance.
Red Lake Fire Rescue Service
Red Lake operates a volunteer fire-rescue service with Fire Stations in 4 Townsites. The Red Lake Fire Rescue Service also provides coverage for highway calls and in neighboring communities through shared service agreements.
Fill out the application here
The Municipality of Red Lake requires residents apply for and receive a Fire Permit during Fire Season (April 1st - October 31st). The Fire Permit application can be accessed here.
Red Lake Fire Rescue Service is operated out of 4 Fire Stations.
We are pleased to acknowledge those who dedicate their time as our Volunteer Firefighters
Community Policing
Community policing services are contracted to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The OPP Operate a detachment office within the Municipality and provide protective services, law enforcement and community outreach.
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency medical services are provided by Northwest EMS and the Margret Cochenour Memorial Hospital. Ambulance Service is delivered from the EMS Garage located in the Red Lake Health Cluster. Patients requiring urgent care can access the emergency room at the Margret Cochenour Memorial Hospital (also located in the health cluster).
The Corporation of the Municipality of Red Lake
2 Fifth Street,
P.O. Box 1000
Balmertown, ON, P0V 1C0
P: (807) 735-2096
F: (866) 681-2954
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