Municipal Government
Sustainability
Self-Assessment Tool
Public Safety
These resources may help you improve your sustainability score for Public
Safety. See the links below for information about activities and resources
related to municipal public safety.
Public Safety
Mandatory and Optional Public Safety Services/Functions in Legislation
This link provides a summary of specific public safety services that
municipalities are required or enabled to provide under provincial legislation.
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Administration/MandatoryOptionPublicSafetyServic
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Public Safety
The level and type of municipal
mitigation, preparedness and
response capabilities to reduce or
eliminate long-term risks to people,
property and the environment from
hazards and their subsequent effects
is a major concern of municipal
governments. Municipal public
safety initiatives can encompass
fire and police protection, bylaw
enforcement, building inspections,
emergency planning, street lighting
and the monitoring of water
and sewage treatment. Meeting
public safety needs and legislated
requirements is another key indicator
of municipal sustainability. According
to the municipal Acts, municipalities
are to develop and maintain a safe
and viable community.
Fire Protection – Frequently Asked Questions
This link provides answers to frequently asked questions related to the storage
of hazardous and flammable materials.
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/FAQs-Fire-Protection
Wildfire Management
This link provides information about wildfire activity and reporting, as well,
municipalities will find information that is specific to their responsibilities
related to wildfire management.
http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/fire
Office of the Fire Commissioner
The link provides information about the Office of the Fire Commissioner and its
programs.
http://www.gr.gov.sk.ca/OFC
Example of a Bylaw to Establish a Joint Fire Agreement
This link provides an example of a joint fire agreement bylaw.
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=c9fcefe7-5a87-4f43-b695-be58edcc7db5
R.C.M.P. Saskatchewan Detachments (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
This link provides contact information for all RCMP detachments in
Saskatchewan.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/sk/detachs/index-eng.htm
Programs and Services (Ministry of Environment)
This link provides information about waste management, hazardous wastes
and recycling.
http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=c199fc5a-7e28-493a-94d18b411a9247ae
Building Standards
This link provides information about building standards including legislation,
codes, appeals and bylaws.
http://www.gr.sk.ca/Codes-and-Sandards
Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations
www.municipal.gov.sk.ca
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Building Bylaws- Frequently Asked Questions
This link provides answers to frequently asked questions related to building
bylaws.
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/FAQs-Building-Bylaws
Building and Fire Codes
This link provides access to information about building standards programs and
services.
http://www.gr.gov.sk.ca/codes-and-standards
Public Safety
The level and type of municipal
mitigation, preparedness and
response capabilities to reduce or
eliminate long-term risks to people,
property and the environment from
hazards and their subsequent effects
is a major concern of municipal
governments. Municipal public
safety initiatives can encompass
fire and police protection, bylaw
enforcement, building inspections,
emergency planning, street lighting
and the monitoring of water
and sewage treatment. Meeting
public safety needs and legislated
requirements is another key indicator
of municipal sustainability. According
to the municipal Acts, municipalities
are to develop and maintain a safe
and viable community.
Abandoned Fuel Sites: Information Bulletin #18
This link provides a bulletin related to the regulation of petroleum
contaminated sites.
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Health/Petroleum-Contaminated-Sites-18
Animal Control – Frequently Asked Questions
This link provides answers to frequently asked questions related to dangerous
dogs and designating certain breeds as dangerous dogs.
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/FAQs-Animal-Control
Example of an Animal Control Bylaw
This link provides an example of an animal control bylaw.
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Bylaws/Animal-Control-Word
Water Advisories
This link provides advisories and warnings about Saskatchewan drinking water.
http://www.saskh2o.ca/advisories.asp
Example of a Mutual Aid Agreement Bylaw
This link provides an example of a mutual aid agreement bylaw.
http://www.gr.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=16fddcef-ded8-4acb-8f42-946d33666953
Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations
www.municipal.gov.sk.ca
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Developing an Emergency Plan in 9 Steps
This link provides a printable version of the nine steps in developing an
emergency plan.
http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Emergency-Plan-Development
Public Safety
The level and type of municipal
mitigation, preparedness and
response capabilities to reduce or
eliminate long-term risks to people,
property and the environment from
hazards and their subsequent effects
is a major concern of municipal
governments. Municipal public
safety initiatives can encompass
fire and police protection, bylaw
enforcement, building inspections,
emergency planning, street lighting
and the monitoring of water
and sewage treatment. Meeting
public safety needs and legislated
requirements is another key indicator
of municipal sustainability. According
to the municipal Acts, municipalities
are to develop and maintain a safe
and viable community.
Improving Fire and Emergency Services
This link provides a guide offering a list of administrative, planning and
operational functions a municipality should consider in providing and
improving emergency services.
http://http://www.gr.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=a64781d8-e2f7-464c-b594-b5bfd592a01a
Flood Control and Cleanup
This link provides various websites and information related to flood control and
cleanup.
http://www.gr.gov.sk.ca/Flood
Provincial Preparedness
This link provides information on the Saskatchewan Emergency Plan and the
Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP).
http://www.gr.gov.sk.ca/Protection-andEmergency-Services
Contact Us
Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP)
If you have questions about the
Municipal Government Sustainability
Self-Assessment Tool or related
resource materials please
email [email protected] or
contact Advisory Services
by phone at (306) 787-2680
or by mail at
1010 – 1855 Victoria Avenue,
Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3T2.
The Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) is designed to help
residents, small businesses, agricultural operations, communal organizations,
nonprofit organizations, parks and communities recover from the effects of
natural disasters, including flooding, tornadoes, plow winds and other severe
weather.
http://www.gr.gov.sk.ca/pdap
Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations
www.municipal.gov.sk.ca