Deputy Chiefs are:
  • Chris Wielinga, ph 807-274-6952 Ext 5, email chris.wielinga@rrdssab.ca
  • Robin Pollard, ph 807-274-6952 Ext 4, email robin.pollard@rrdssab.ca
Program: District of Rainy River Services Board - Emergency Medical Services - Fort Frances Base - Paramedic Services
Organization: District of Rainy River Services Board
Phone Numbers: 807-274-6952
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-5349
Crisis: 9-1-1
Fax: 807-274-5637
Email: connect@rrdssab.on.ca
Website: www.rrdssab.ca/land-ambulance/base-locations
Address:
801 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1J3
Location:
  • Emergency Medical Services is located on Scott St in downtown Fort Frances
  • Closest intersection is at Scott St and Butler Ave
  • Situated directly across from the White Pine Inn
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm


Emergency Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Shelly Vanuden - EMS Clerk
807-274-6952 Ext 3 * vanudens@rrdems.on.ca
Joshua Colling - Chief of Paramedic Services
807-274-6952 Ext 6 * joshua.colling@rrdssab.ca
Service Description:
  • Responsible for the administration of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Maintains paramedic base locations and local and regional Heliports
  • Serves Rainy River District communities through community paramedicine and land ambulance services
  • Oversees more than 70 Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) units situated in these locations: see website



  • Fees: None
    Application: Call for assistance
    Eligibility / Target Population: No restrictions
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Rainy River
    See Also: Ambulances
    Community Paramedicine Programs
    Last Updated: 12/6/2024
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141073

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