“Business as usual” for 1st Responders

Mar 17, 2020 | 3:36 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – For local First Responders, it’s business as usual, despite the pandemic.

The RCMP’s front counter has been shut down, which means things like fingerprint and criminal record checks are on hold until April 15th.

“Regular policing services are absolutely still ongoing. 911 is up and running and operational so in an emergency, call 911. If it’s not an emergency, you can still call 250-561-3300 and get a non-emergent report laid to police and we’ll still investigate them.”

If there is a less serious crime, it can be reported at princegeorge.rcmp.ca and use the online crime reporting tool. The offices on Victoria Street may be closed, but there is a phone inside the door to call for assistance.

Meanwhile, the Fire Department says it is trained to deal with things like transmittable disease, but are exercising some extra caution.

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“So the extra steps we’ve taken right now is a little more due diligence in cleaning the halls, cleaning the trucks. Just the general awareness around handwashing and social distancing. All the things that are being talked about,” explains Chief John Iverson with the Prince George Fire Department. “Our focus right now is trying to make sure that our folks stay healthy so we can maintain our service levels. That’s our main focus.”

But both assure if there is an emergency, there will be a response.

by Cheryl Jahn

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“Business as usual” for 1st Responders

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