Redwood Meadows Fire

Fire/rescue agency servicing the Bragg Creek/Redwood Meadows area west of Calgary.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

After a devastating fire destroyed the back hall and 4 fire trucks last month, the Townsite of Redwood Meadows, AB purchased a new Tender using insurance funds.

Join us tonight at 120 station at 7:45pm for the ‘push-in’ ceremony at the Maintenance shop for the new 120 Tender.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Welcome home 120 MRU (Medical Response Unit)!

✅Truck donated by @TCEnergy
✅Emergency lights donated by Range Mobility

120 MRU will be fully dedicated to medical responses next month once it’s fully stocked.

Thanks to our amazing community, we will #rebuildrmes

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Teamwork is everything in firefighting. Glad to work with Rockyview County fire services at an early morning structure fire today.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Duty crew was busy today re-organizing compartments in 120 Rescue. Trays are leveled out. Tools are mounted properly and oil and dirt cleaned out.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Thank you @Comtruck for the quick turn around of this demo unit. It is sure to serve the community well for years to come. @PierceMfg

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

After a devastating fire destroyed the back hall and 4 fire trucks last month, the Townsite of Redwood Meadows, AB purchased a new Tender using insurance funds.

Join us tonight at 120 station at 7:45pm for the ‘push-in’ ceremony at the Maintenance shop for the new 120 Tender.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

A tradition from the days of hand-pushing-horse-drawn apparatus after calls, push-in ceremonies celebrate new equipment, teamwork and community.

RMES remains fully operational and responding to calls.

We are so grateful for the community’s support. Together, we can #RebuildRMES

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Thankfully no lives were lost, but the damage is significant.

We've launched a fundraising website to help rebuild what was lost: https://t.co/gJkInOoXfL.

Every donation, big or small, brings RMES closer to restoring the space.

Together, we can #RebuildRMES.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Our community needs us more than ever.

This past week, RMES experienced a devastating loss when a fire destroyed our back hall. While we remain fully operational and ready to respond, the back hall was a place that housed trucks and extensive equipment.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Every second counts when we respond to structure fires.

Every firefighter has a role based on the seat they’re sitting in on the Engine: Driver/Pump Operator, Officer/Incident Commander, Nozzle, Equipment and Hydrant.

Tuesday night training
focused on drilling ‘Riding Roles’.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

The Harvest Moon was watching over our members last night

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

@Mookalicious @reporterchris That’s ridiculous.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Tuesday night training focused on practicing with our new @AMKUSrescue cutters, spreaders and ram supplied by Trans-Care Rescue Our current equipment is 32-years old and in need of replacement. Huge thanks to Redwood Meadows council for their support of this lifesaving equipment.

[RMFA @FFAssociation]

Our biggest fundraiser is this Saturday July 19 at our new location, across from the Bragg Creek Community Centre, in the parking lot by Korner Kitchen, 16 White Ave. See you there from 07:30!

[Alberta Emergency Alert @AB_EmergAlert]

Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch.

This alert is in effect for Rocky View County near Bragg Creek and Tsuut'ina Nation.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to develop along the Foothills this afternoon and evening and will move the southeast. These thunderstorms may be capable of producing a tornado in addition to damaging hail, heavy rain and strong wind gusts.

Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. In the event of a tornado - Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes

Affected areas (21):
Black Diamond
Blood 148
Cardston
Cardston County
Claresholm
Eden Valley 216
Foothills No. 31
Fort Macleod
Glenwood
Granum
High River
Hillspring
Longview
Magrath
Nanton
Okotoks
Rocky View No. 44
Stavely
Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 (Sarcee 145)
Turner Valley
Willow Creek No. 26

https://t.co/S81DQyaKzc #ABemerg #ABtornado

[CAFC/ACCP @CdnFireChiefs]

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[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Happy Canada 🇨🇦 Day!!

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

This Pride Month, RMES proudly stands with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in celebrating inclusion, courage and authenticity. Whether on scene or at community events, we value and respect everyone for who they are.

If you need resources or help - we’re here for you.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

This Pride Month, RMES proudly stands with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in celebrating inclusion, courage and authenticity. Whether on scene or at community events, we value and respect everyone for who they are.

If you need resources or help - we’re here for you.

@CdnFireChiefs

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

Scenario based training tonight for crews.

[Redwood Meadows Fire @RMESFire]

What a backdrop for some pump training last night.