Exshaw Fire Rescue

Exshaw Fire and Rescue

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

On November 26 Captain Duncan Smith of the Exshaw Fire Department (pictured below with his wife, Bighorn Councilor Jen Smith) was presented with his Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of his twenty years of service as a volunteer firefighter.  On behalf of the residents of

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction in Effect.
https://t.co/J6vPTP7S7o

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

Effective May 2, 2023 Calgary Forest Area
https://t.co/ePMTyzGwb8

[Exshaw Fire Rescue @ExshawFire]

#Firestetches #Blackout

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

Bighorn is now under a FIRE ADVISORY
Under this FIRE ADVISORY
No new fire permits will be issued
Existing permits remain valid until the expiry date
Campfires are currently allowed, but may be restricted in the coming weeks if conditions continue to worsen.

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

Stakeholder Update
July 12, 2022 : Carrot Creek Wildfire

What’s happening:
Parks Canada is currently responding to a 0.2-hectare wildfire 2 kilometers west of Banff National Park’s East Entry Gate, on the north side of Highway 1.

Two helicopters are responding in addition to

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

Flood Warning update: State of Local Emergency for the Hamlet of Lac des Arcs https://t.co/Wn6ZqFL7ud

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

Bighorn participated in Canmore’s wildfire exercise; Jamieson Rd sent an Engine while Exshaw sent a Tender & Bush Buggy . 1st assignment, protect infrastructure in Harvie Heights & 2nd assignment sprinklers in Canmore. TY to Ops for mobile sign trailer & Admin for support.

[Exshaw Fire Rescue @ExshawFire]

TCH west bound, west of casino.

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

Rick Lyster, the MD’s Fire Chief, is retiring at the end of May after 42 yrs svce. A celebration in Rick’s honor, hosted by the Exshaw Fire Fighter’s Assn. & the MD’s Council, was held Sat night w fire fighters fr Jamieson, Ghost & Exshaw halls attending. Congratulations Rick!

[MD of Bighorn @MDofBighorn]

A two hectare wildland fire has been reported one kilometre south of the Waiparous Valley Group Campground near Highway 40. Equipment and firefighters are on scene. As a precaution the campground is being evacuated. Please avoid this area.

[Exshaw Fire Rescue @ExshawFire]

Sprinkler and Bush Buggy practice; how many metres of hose do we need? how many sprinklers do we need? How much water do we have ?

[Exshaw Fire Rescue @ExshawFire]

Highway 1 east of Morley Roa 133X closed due to mvc. @511Alberta

[Alberta Wildfire @AlbertaWildfire]

A fire advisory is now in effect for the Calgary Forest Area. For more information and a detailed map of the restriction boundary, visit https://t.co/TfhkWvr26L #ABWildfire

[Rocky Mountain Outlook @rmoutlook]

“It was a great effort by everyone involved from the neighbour calling it in to the crews on scene. For Canmore and Exshaw Fire to work together, it further emphasizes that we have great protection in our valley and everyone can work together.” https://t.co/GKyBi54YhG

[Exshaw Fire Rescue @ExshawFire]

The MD of Bighorn is in the Calgary Forest Area.

[Exshaw Fire Rescue @ExshawFire]

@511Alberta

[Exshaw Fire Rescue @ExshawFire]

Westbound traffic on #1 hwy heading east to Calgary should take 1A at 114 exit. Traffic stopped eastbound west of Morley. Truck fire

[Exshaw Fire Rescue @ExshawFire]

Correction # 1 Hwy. One lane now open eastbound west of Morley

[Leslie Horton @global_leslie]

Now one lane open E-B Hwy 1 at Scott Lake Hill after Semi fire...