If this is an emergency call 9-1-1
Toronto is one of the safest cities in North America thanks to the professionalism and dedication of our emergency service agencies.
York Region Police Department
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4W5
Toll Free Number 1-866-8POLICE
(non-emergencies only)
TTY 1-800-668-0398
City of Vaughan Fire Department
70 Tigi Court, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5E4
Fire Administration Inquiries: 905-832-8506
Fire Prevention Inquiries: 905-832-8531
York Region Emergency Medical Services Branch
Administrative Offices
520 Cane Parkway, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8T5
1-877-800-7924
Toronto Police Service
40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J3
Main switchboard:
416-808-2222
Toronto Fire Services
4330 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5R9
General inquiry:
416-338-9050
Toronto Emergency Medical Services
4330 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5R9
Main switchboard:
416-392-2000
In an emergency call 9-1-1
In an emergency seconds count! When police, fire, or medical emergencies occur, call 9-1-1. Trained emergency call takers will provide you with the information and assistance you need.
9-1-1 = EMERGENCY in any language
When should you call 9-1-1?
Call 9-1-1 during any emergency where people or property are at risk.
What you should know when dialing 9-1-1
- at home, you can dial 9-1-1 direct
- at a business or other location, you may need to dial an outside line before dialing 9-1-1
- at a pay phone, dial 9-1-1, the call is free
- when using a cellular phone be prepared to give the exact location of the emergency, the call is free
- for TTY access (Telephone Device for the Deaf) press the spacebar announcer key repeatedly until a response is received
- if the caller does not speak English, they must stay on the line while the call taker contacts our telephone translations service.
What you can do to help 9-1-1 help you!
Remain calm and speak clearly. Identify which emergency service you require (police, fire, or ambulance) and be prepared to provide the following information:
- a description of what is happening
- the location
- your name, address and telephone number
Please remain on the line to provide additional information if requested to do so by the call taker.
DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL THE CALL TAKER TELLS YOU TO DO SO.
Remember, it is important to have your house numbers visible from the street. This will assist emergency personnel in finding you as quickly as possible.