{"id":8155,"date":"2015-08-18T15:20:32","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T19:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/staging\/en\/?page_id=8155"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:39:54","slug":"first-responders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/staging\/en\/first-responders\/","title":{"rendered":"First Responders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\t<p>The Town of Sutton has a 24\/7 first responder service. They are the first line of emergency response, helping to reduce wait times for assistance in life-threatening situations. <\/p>\n<p>First responders are dispatched to emergency scenes by the Alerte Sant\u00e9 (9-1-1) centre, according to the call&#8217;s code and priority. Their mandate is to assess patients&#8217; conditions, provide stabilization and first aid, and, if necessary, perform resuscitation procedures while awaiting the arrival of ambulance services. <\/p>\n<p>All first responders receive a minimum of 30 hours of training, including theoretical courses and extensive practical and simulation exercises. They also undergo annual recertifications. Equipped with two emergency vehicles carrying essential gear (oxygen, defibrillator, Epipen, etc.), they respond to emergencies in accordance with the strict protocols established by the Public Health Agency.   <\/p>\n<h5>\n\t\t\tIf saving lives interests you, don&#8217;t hesitate to find out how to join a dynamic team!\t<\/h5>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tTo contact the Public Safety Department\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tPublic Safety Department\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Information<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Public Security Department is responsible for protecting lives, property, and the environment throughout the entire territory of Sutton, which also includes the municipality of Abercorn-for a total area of 274.5\u202fkm\u00b2 and a combined population of 5,124 people [source: MAMH, 2025]. Its mission is to reduce human and material losses by providing prevention and emergency response services. The department includes a brigade of about thirty volunteer firefighters and first responders who receive ongoing training. It is equipped with constantly upgraded tools and a fleet of emergency vehicles, including a 78&#8242; ladder truck, a pumper truck, a tanker, a rescue pickup truck, and a mobile command unit.   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It provides regular fire <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/staging\/services-aux-citoyens\/rapports-de-la-securite-publique\/securite-incendie\/\">prevention<\/a> services to the public, in accordance with the MRC Brome-Missisquoi fire safety cover plan.<\/li>\n<li>It inspects the territory to ensure that buildings and\/or properties comply with safety regulations.<\/li>\n<li>It manages <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/staging\/services-aux-citoyens\/securite-incendie\/demande-de-permis-de-brulage\/\">burn permit requests <\/a>within the municipality.<\/li>\n<li>It responds to all types of fires (building, vehicle, forest, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>It responds to motor vehicle accidents to provide extrication services and assist paramedics and police.<\/li>\n<li>It provides 24\/7 first responder services.<\/li>\n<li>It carries out forest rescue operations.<\/li>\n<li>It is responsible for detecting hazardous materials and propane gas leaks.<\/li>\n<li> It provides assistance to neighbouring municipalities when needed, in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/staging\/en\/fire-mutual-aid-agreements\/\">Fire Safety Mutual Aid Agreement.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>It develops and updates th<a href=\"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/staging\/services-aux-citoyens\/rapports-de-la-securite-publique\/securite-civile\/\">e municipal civil security plan<\/a>, which organizes and structures emergency measures in the event of a disaster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Town of Sutton has a 24\/7 first responder service. 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