Ontario Community Emergency Assistance Program

Record #: NLD0893
Last Modified: 05 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2024

Description

Description (Service) The Ontario Community Emergency Assistance Program (OCEAP) provides recruiting, training and deploying volunteers when requested by emergency services such as police, fire or ems.
  • OCEAP volunteers are trained to provide ground search and rescue services.
  • Members are trained to meet a number of roles during other emergency situations such as evacuation centres or emergency operations centre support.
  • OCEAP can only be deployed through police, fire or EMS

Service Details

Hours Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Northumberland County
Eligibility Volunteers: Minimum 19 years of age
Vulnerable sector screening clearance
Class G drivers license and reliable vehicle
Standard First Aid and CPR level C
Ability to work in a paramilitary command structure
Dedicate the time to respond to call outs, training and events [ 50-70 hours per year]
Members must purchase their own uniform and kit within their first year [ approx. $300 ]
Application Contact local emergency services or dial 911. OCEAP can only be deployed through police, fire or EMS. Teams can be activated on a 7/24/365 basis
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Physical Access Not Applicable

Contact Information

Office Phone 289-629-1538, non-emergency
Toll Free Phone 1-905-442-7859
Crisis Phone 911
E-Mail ckimball@oceap.ca
Website www.oceap.ca/
Mailing Address PO Bos 663 
Cobourg, ON 
Canada K9A 4R5

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