05/27/2026
Important Information for REPORTING EMERGENCIES - CALL 911:
When reporting an emergency via 911:
* A 911 Call Taker will answer with, "911, what is your emergency?"
* Stay on the line, remain calm, listen carefully & speak clearly when asked for the information outlined below:
1) Your name and phone number;
2) Location of the emergency (street address, on a highway or other identification details); and
3) Type of the emergency (are the police, fire department and/or ambulance required).
The Call Taker will direct your call to the appropriate emergency service(s) with you on the line.
If you call 911 by mistake do not hang up, please stay on the line & notify the operator that it was a mistake. Under the Emergency 911 Act, false, frivolous or vexatious calls to 911 are an offense with possible penalties of up to $1,000 &/or imprisonment upon conviction.
We encourage reporting of emergencies via 911.
When 911 connects you to the Fire Department, you will be speaking over a pager system or direct to a Firefighter. On the pagers, 30 Firefighters are awaiting your information. After the message and tone, report your emergency information as listed above. Remember to remain calm & talk clearly!
If you dial our direct emergency number by mistake, please wait until after the tone & state you have dialed the wrong number.
Our Firefighters are notified by pagers & a secondary notification system, e-Dispatches, which sends alerts to our mobile phones.
Having your civic number posted is important & providing us with all information possible will assist with an efficient response.
Our Firefighters are on call 24/7/365 & ready to respond!
The Badger Volunteer Fire Department remains dedicated to serving our community. For direct communication, you may reach us at (709) 539-2626. We are available around the clock to serve our community and surrounding areas.
*Original post: Marystown Volunteer Fire Department*
