Seeking Citizen Appointments to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board

The Member Councils of the Municipalities of Carling, McDougall, McKellar, Parry Sound, Seguin, The Archipelago, Whitestone and First Nation of Henvey Inlet are seeking 2 citizens who are neither members of the municipal or band council, nor employees of any of the municipalities or First Nation to sit on the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board, along with 8 municipal/First Nation representatives and 2 members appointed by the Province for a 12-member board. The appointment term ends with the current term of Council on October 26, 2026.

Along with the legislated duties, the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board is considered a bridge between the community and the police. The board takes an active role in hearing community concerns and addressing them with the Detachment Commander or their designate. This position is an opportunity for a qualified resident to determine objectives and priorities for the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment to enhance the quality of life and ensure the safety and security of all persons and property in the community in keeping with the Minister of the Solicitor General’s Strategic Plan

Letters of interest for the citizen appointments, accompanied by a criminal record check prepared within the last 12 months will be received no later than December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM by:

Lori West, Administrator, West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board

5 Barager Blvd. McDougall ON P2A 2W9; lwest@mcdougall.ca  

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Hall and Apparatus

The Parry Sound Fire Department has been occupying the current Fire Hall at 4 Church Street since 1985.

Parry Sound Fire Hall

The original Parry Sound Fire Hall, built in 1893 and used until 1985, is still standing today as a landmark in Parry Sound.

The Fire Department apparatus includes:

  • Pump 1, a 2000 Freightliner FL-80 by Metalfab
  • Pump 2, a 2006 Custom Cab by E-One
  • Tower 1, a 2014 Typhoon Chassis by E-One
  • Rescue 1, a 1998 GMC regular cab cube van by Dependable
  • Fire Prevention Truck, a 2007 GMC 4x4 ½ ton pickup crew cab
  • Fire Chief Truck, a 2012 GMC 4x4 ½ ton pickup crew cab
Pump 1 Fire Truck
Pump 2 Fire Truck
Fire Protection Officer's Truck
Tower 1 Fire truck
Rescue 1 Fire Truck
Fire Chief's Truck

Contact Us

 

Town of Parry Sound
52 Seguin Street
Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4
T. (705) 746-2101
F. (705) 746-7461

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET
Closed on statutory holidays