Articles for category Fire & Emergency
Monday, September 29, 2025
Update #2 - 7:30 p.m.The fire has now been fully contained and extinguished. No structures were damaged, and evacuated residents have been cleared to return home. Rocky View County Fire crews remain on scene, working with residents to manage a few hot spots. We would like to extend our gratitude to Read More...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Rocky View County Fire Services is inviting residents to mark Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025, with special open houses at local fire stations. This year’s theme, led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), focuses on the safe use, storage, and disposal of lithium-ion batteries Read More...
Monday, August 18, 2025
Fire Services along with Waste & Recycling Services are expanding the opportunity for residents in Rocky View County to FireSmart their property this spring, summer and fall! This means increasing collection times for residents to bring loads of branches for the County to chip and remove. The Read More...
Friday, August 1, 2025
At approximately 2:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025, Rocky View County Fire Services responded to a CP Rail train derailment located south of Langdon, near the intersection of Range Road 272 and Township Road 222. Six rail cars, believed to be carrying grain, derailed into an adjacent field. The Read More...
Friday, June 20, 2025
As of Monday, June 23, Fire Services has lifted the fire advisory. Details on burning can be found here: Fire Bans | Rocky View County_____________________________________________ Due to improving conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has downgraded the FIRE BAN to a FIRE Advisory for Read More...
Friday, June 20, 2025
On Friday, May 23, 2025, Rocky View County proudly celebrated the graduation of 20 new part-time firefighters who have joined our Fire Services team. Rocky View County Fire Services operates as a composite team, comprising full-time, part-time, and paid-per-call firefighters who serve across seven Read More...
Friday, June 20, 2025
With steady and heavy rain expected across Rocky View County in the coming days, now is the time to take practical steps to protect your home, property, livestock, and personal safety. Heavy rainfall can overwhelm drainage systems and low-lying areas can pool water quickly, so a little preparation Read More...
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Update #2 - 10:30 p.m.:The wildfire east of Lochend Road near Woodland Road is now fully extinguished. There is no further risk to the public at this time.All fire crews have been demobilized except for one bush buggy, which will remain on site overnight to monitor for hot spots. Station 103 Read More...
Monday, March 17, 2025
Rocky View County is investing in a replacement fire station for the Madden area, replacing the outdated facility that no longer meets current safety, training, and operational needs. In 2024, County Council committed funding for the build, and plans are now underway to finalize station details and Read More...
Friday, February 28, 2025
Update #4 – 8:30 AMThe controlled flaring operations conducted in response to the propane leak incident were successfully completed as of 7:00 a.m. All safety checks have been completed, and affected residents were cleared to return home as of 9:30 p.m. last night.Highway 1A has fully opened in both Read More...
Friday, February 21, 2025
Update #2: 9:40 p.m. – Crews remain on scene, closely monitoring the wildfire on Tsuu T'ina lands north of the Hamlet of Bragg Creek. The fire is currently contained, meaning crews have successfully limited its spread. There is no immediate threat to structures or residents, and no evacuations are Read More...
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
For the 8th year Rocky View County Fire Services has teamed up with The Magic of Christmas Toy Drive.🎁🎅🤶The Magic of Christmas: https://themagicofchristmas.org/about/From our humble beginning in 1983, The Magic of Christmas has grown to a volunteer family of 6,000+ Santa’s and elves. Every Read More...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Do you live in an area of forest and bush? Talk to your neighbours and apply to have a property clean up event; show that you are all working together to remove fuel sources and FireSmart your homes and property. FireSmart is a very important initiative for Rocky View County. The county has Read More...
Friday, November 1, 2024
Rocky View County Fire Services responded to a train derailment on highway 806 near highway 72, approximately three kilometers north of Beiseker (1 mile), Friday morning. Crews are on scene assisting with security and containment. No injuries have been reported. The derailment was isolated to a Read More...
Sunday, October 6, 2024
This year's theme is Smoke Alarms! It seems so simple, it seems commonplace, but unfortunately our fire crews do encounter homes that are at risk. What should everyone be doing: First, you NEED to have a smoke detector in your house. And not just one!!! Install smoke detectors in every bedroom, or Read More...