O.V.E.R.T (Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team)

O.V.E.R.T (Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team) Volunteer search and rescue / disaster response What is OVERT? The Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team (OVERT) Inc. OVERT is not traditional.

is an entirely new concept in community participation, education and response to major incidents and disasters. Traditionally, community organizations are used for "outside the tape" roles during a disaster, this referring to the fact that many organizations provide "low risk" assistance. Our vision is to provide an integrated, professional, reliable and experienced community response to front lin

e emergency services. This new concept is referred to as "second tier response." OVERT is the first program of its type in Ontario that provides the emergency services with a community based "inside the tape" surge capacity. "Surge capacity" refers to an emergency service agency’s ability to have enough extra equipment, personnel and resources available to deal with anything other then the day-to-day call volume or regular emergencies. When a major incident occurs the effected service must find additional resources to deal with the incident. As recently as August 2004, representatives from emergency service agencies in Ontario reported to the Ontario Government’s Standing Committee on Justice Policy that most if not all local emergency services in Ontario had a very limited "surge capacity" to deal with major events. OVERT provides "focused surge capacity" to local police, fire, EMS, hospitals, public health, social services and local emergency measures agencies.

Our thoughts are with their family's and their family in blue with the OPP and TPS. RIP PC Bali and PC Pinizzotto.
06/11/2026

Our thoughts are with their family's and their family in blue with the OPP and TPS. RIP PC Bali and PC Pinizzotto.

Members of OVERT were out for the past two days at the Oshawa Peony festival. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/197ktxY3...
06/08/2026

Members of OVERT were out for the past two days at the Oshawa Peony festival. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/197ktxY3AQ/
The team was there to provide first aid and other related safety services for those in attendance at this beautiful event.

The team was out to support Durham emergency social services during an evacuation centre exercise in Pickering. Members ...
06/03/2026

The team was out to support Durham emergency social services during an evacuation centre exercise in Pickering. Members assisted with the evac of a long term care facility and also provided personnel for the evac facility. It was a good day working with the various community partners at this event.

06/02/2026
What a beautiful day at Lakeview Park in Oshawa! Our team was proud to take part in the DRP Central East Community Day, ...
06/01/2026

What a beautiful day at Lakeview Park in Oshawa! Our team was proud to take part in the DRP Central East Community Day, meeting members of the community and sharing information about what we do. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a memorable event. A great day was had by all!

With a nice day on hand the team got out and gave the trailers and equipment a much needed clean up and re org. All go...
05/30/2026

With a nice day on hand the team got out and gave the trailers and equipment a much needed clean up and re org. All good to go for the next op.

OVERT will be participating in this event. Come on down say hi to our team members and the emergency services personnel ...
05/29/2026

OVERT will be participating in this event. Come on down say hi to our team members and the emergency services personnel that will be there at this event hosted by DRPS.

🚨 REMINDER: DRPS' Central East Division is hosting their 2026 Oshawa Community Safety Day this weekend! 🚔

This free community event is inclusive and fun for guests of all ages. Food will be available for purchase. Parking will be free for all attendees!

There will be various activities and displays to enjoy, as well as police vehicles, and members from various units, including the K9 and tactical.

In partnership with Oshawa Fire, City of Oshawa and Region of Durham Paramedics who will also be present, as well as displays from other community safety partners.

📅When: Sunday May 31, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

📍Where: Lakeview Park, Oshawa - Kluane Avenue (Parking Lot G)

We hope to see you there!

The team was out In Mississauga assisting Peel Regional Police with an operation. @
05/26/2026

The team was out In Mississauga assisting Peel Regional Police with an operation.
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