Deputy Chiefs are:
Chris Wielinga, ph 807-274-6952 Ext 5, email chris.wielinga@rrdps.ca
Robin Pollard, ph 807-274-6952 Ext 4, email robin.pollard@rrdps.ca
District of Rainy River Services Board
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Emergency Medical Services - Emo Base - Paramedic Services
32 Florence St
Emo
807-482-2984
9-1-1
Toll-Free
: 1-800-265-5349
Fax
: 807-482-3633
connect@rrdssab.ca
www.rrdssab.ca/land-ambulance/base-locations
Directions
Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Emergency Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Application
Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population
No restrictions
Fees
None
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@rrdps.ca
Languages
English
Accessibility
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
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
Last Updated: Nov 28, 2025:
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