The Esquimalt Emergency Program includes municipal staff members, protection services (police, fire, and ambulance), and volunteers.

The Emergency program is responsible for:

• Emergency planning
• Training, resourcing and activating the municipal Emergency Operations Centre and liaising with provincial emergency management organizations
• Training volunteers to provide assistance with:
  • Emergency Radio Communications
  • Emergency Social Services  
  • Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program 
• Public education

The Emergency Program also provides resources:

• Tsunami preparedness
• Earthquake preparedness