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Protective Services
CERVProgram and function:
In order to assist the police, fire and ambulance service here in Carleton Place, in the event of an emergency, the municipality has trained local residents who can assist local emergency personnel.
Currently there are two teams of CERV members of approximately 18 people per team. Each member of CERV has received training in first aid, fire suppression and emergency management procedures.
Since 2003, members of CERV have assisted with searching for lost children, providing valuable information to the police and fire department and aiding with other municipal community events such as Canada Day, and the Santa Claus Parade.
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