Articles for category Fire & Emergency
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
We are closely monitoring the Bighorn Wildfire (#CWF-057). No immediate action is required for Rocky View County residents at this time. However, air quality may be impacted. Those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, children, the elderly, and those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities Read More...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Rocky View County is the first municipality to have a formalized agreement with the Distress Centre Calgary. This agreement allows the organizations to work together to provide information to residents and concerned citizens during and after an emergency, crisis or disaster in our county. By Read More...
Thursday, June 6, 2024
UPDATE #3 @ 8:30 P.M. Final. The fire in Springbank has been contained and extinguished as of 8:00 p.m. Fire crews will stay on site throughout the evening to monitor for hot spots. Thank you to the Springbank community for your cooperation, it played a crucial role in our safe and effective Read More...
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Rocky View County remains unaffected by the water main break in Calgary. However, in regional solidarity and consideration of the situation, we are supporting our neighbours in Calgary, Airdrie, and Chestermere, and are on standby, ready for any potential requests for support. There are no boil Read More...
Monday, May 6, 2024
On Sunday, May 26, from 10 am to 12 pm, DMC Stables in collaboration with Rocky View County Fire Services will be conducting a unique and specialized emergency preparedness session tailored for community members who own barns and livestock. Recognizing the paramount importance of disaster planning Read More...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
On May 8th, the Government of Canada will send test alerts on behalf of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Emergency Management Organizations (EMOs) from other provinces will issue their own test alerts. In any case, only one test Read More...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Due to improving conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has lifted its Fire Advisory for Rocky View County.Effective immediately, there are no fire advisories or bans in Rocky View County, and permit burning is allowed. Always follow safe burning practices.Please note that while the Fire Read More...
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Due to current conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a FIRE ADVISORY for all of Rocky View County, effective immediately. This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain. During a FIRE ADVISORY, all burning & fireworks permits Read More...
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The provincial government has available the draft flood hazard maps meant to improve public safety, support emergency management, and help build safer and more resilient communities over the long term. Albertans are being asked to share your thoughts and provide feedback on the draft flood hazard Read More...
Friday, December 8, 2023
Rocky View County Fire Services is proud to be part of the spirt of Christmas giving, sharing and caring! Until December 21, there are donation boxes at a number of Rocky View County’s fire stations for anyone to drop off new, unused, unwrapped gifts. This is the 7th year Rocky View County Fire Read More...
Sunday, October 22, 2023
UPDATE #3 - Situation ResolvedRocky View County has been closely monitoring the situation in the neighbouring Town of Cochrane regarding the recent water incident. We are providing this final update to address any lingering concerns and to inform our residents that the situation has now been Read More...
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Did you know the leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking and most house fires start in the kitchen? Here are some amazing kitchen tips on what to do to help avoid a fire. To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert. You will not be alert if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol, Read More...
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Rocky View County Fire Stations will be open to the public from 1-4pm on Saturday October 14. Come and meet your neighbours and committed team members who keep our communities safe. October 8-14 is Fire Prevention week and to wrap up the week, each Fire Station in the County is hosting a public Read More...
Monday, June 19, 2023
Due to improved conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has lifted its FIRE ADVISORY for all areas of Rocky View County. Effective immediately, there are no fire advisories or bans in the east or west divisions of the County, and permit burning is allowed. Always follow safe burning Read More...
Friday, May 26, 2023
Due to improving conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has downgraded its fire ban to a FIRE ADVISORY for all of Rocky View County. This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain. County Fire Services will continue to monitor fire Read More...