Emergency Preparedness

Elected officials, management and staff, and volunteer groups from the District of Mission have supported the concepts of emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The District continues to recognize the need to mitigate against potential losses to life, property and the environment.

The District of Mission has a strong commitment to preparing its citizens in the event of an emergency within the community and has taken several steps forward to assist with planning and preparing in the event of an emergency.

The District has an Emergency Planning Committee which consists of a emergency planning coordinator, municipal staff and agencies such at B.C. Ambulance, Search & Rescue, R.C.M.P., Mission Emergency Social Services etc. Meetings are held once per month at Mission Fire Station No. 1. This Committee plans and prepares in the event an emergency situation occurs in Mission.

In addition, the District supports a part time Director of Emergency Social Services and several volunteers who are called upon to assist community members during emergency situations. Such events as fire and flooding victims have been assisted by this organization.The District has a Emergency Social Service office located at 33330 Seventh Avenue.

EMERGENCIES: DIAL 911

District of Mission Emergency Program
33330 Seventh Avenue
Mission, B.C.V2V 2E3
Phone: (604) 820-3793 or (604) 820-3794
Fax: (604) 820-8624

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Contact our staff by phone or email

Ian Fitzpatrick
Fire Chief & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
(604) 820-3794
ifitzpatrick@mission.ca

Laurel Exner
Emergency Social Services Director
(604) 820-3788
lexner@mission.ca