Emergency Services and Preparedness

The Township of Perth South receives paramedic services from Perth County Paramedic Services.

• Perth County Paramedic Services website

Be sure to follow Perth County's Emergency Management Facebook Page for Emergency Management related updates.

Useful Links:

• County of Perth Emergency Management webpage
• County of Perth Twitter Feed
• County of Perth Roads Department Twitter Feed

Emergency preparedness material is also available in the Township office.

Green Flashing Light Awareness

Do you know what it means if you see a car or truck with a flashing green light in its window? The flashing green light means that those drivers are volunteer firefighters on their way to an emergency. If you see a vehicle with a flashing green light, please be courteous and yield the right of way.

Departments

The Township of Perth South is served by the following three Fire Departments:

• Biddulph-Blanshard Fire Department
• Perth East Fire Department
• St. Marys Fire Department

Map of fire areas in Perth County.

For more information about the Biddulph-Blanshard (Granton) Fire Department, contact:

Fire Chief Steve Toews

Tel. 519-801-0812

Fax. 519-229-6201

Email: Email the Granton Fire Department

For more information about the Perth East Fire Department, contact:

Fire Chief Bill Hunter

Tel. 519-595-2800 ext. 226

Email: Email the Perth East Fire Department

For more information about the St. Marys Fire Department, contact:

Fire Chief Richard Anderson

Tel. 519-284-2340 ext. 201

Fax. 519-284-1751

Email: Email the St. Marys Fire Department

Open Air Burning and Controlled Burn Permit Application

Open air burning is regulated within the Township. If you wish to do this, you must contact and gain approval from the Chief Fire Official in your fire area. The open air burn must also be in accordance with the conditions set out in the Controlled Burn Permit for Open Air Burning By-Law. Schedule A of the Open Air burnign by-law outlines the containers allowed for burning.

Controlled Burn Permit Application:

• Biddulph Blanshard

• Perth East

• St. Marys

The Township of Perth South receives law enforcement and policing services from the Stratford Police Service (effective November 5, 2018). Non-emergencies where police assistance is required: 519-271-4141 and General inquiries: 519-271-4147.

in 2024 Stratford Police Services launched an online Non-Emergency reporting portal. Check out the information provided on this new initiative.

The Stratford Police Service provides a full range of policing resources and expertise. They take pride in providing many educational programs and being an active part of our community.