Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Study makes recommendations for regional fire service improvement
Rocky Mountain House Town Council recently welcomed a delegation from Behr Integrated Solutions, who presented a Fire Rescue Service Master Plan for Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Service (CRFRS).The...
Jan 15, 2021
STARS Lottery lifts off for 2021
ALBERTA, JAN. 14 - While they look different wearing protective masks and gowns to protect against the novel coronavirus, STARS crews continue to fly missions daily for Albertans in desperate need of ...
Jan 14, 2021
Industrial accident northwest of Rocky Mtn. House leaves man in critical condition
A man was flown to hospital in critical condition following an accident at an industrial site northwest of Rocky Mountain House. It was at 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, January 10 when Clearwater Regional Fir...
Jan 13, 2021
Alberta firefighters ask to be added to Phase 1A COVID vaccine list
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If paramedics are being added to the top priority list for COVID-19 vaccinations, the province's firefighters say they should be as well.Earlier this week, Premier Jason Kenney announ...
Jan 13, 2021
Red Deer to continue fighting for EMS dispatch despite switch taking effect
Mayor Tara Veer says the City of Red Deer will continue to fight for local integrated EMS dispatch even after the province's move to consolidate it has now taken effect. As of Tuesday, municipally ope...
Jan 13, 2021
Alberta paramedics, emergency medical responders eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
Alberta's COVID-19 vaccination program is being expanded to include more health-care workers. "Starting right away paramedics and emergency medical responders will also be eligible to receive the COVI...
Jan 11, 2021
Alberta mayors make final plea to save local EMS dispatch in their communities
The mayors of four Alberta cities including Red Deer are calling on their residents to continue speaking out against changes to EMS dispatch they say will compromise the health and safety of all Alber...
Jan 11, 2021
Sounding the Alarm: All Albertans must speak up against changes to EMS Dispatch
Have you ever had to dial 911? We certainly hope not, but if you have, you do not need us to tell you how frightening and potentially life-altering this situation can be. Currently, Alberta has seven ...
Jan 07, 2021
RCMP say four dead in helicopter crash in northwestern Alberta
SPIRIT RIVER, Alta. - Four people have died in a helicopter crash in northwestern Alberta, RCMP investigators said Saturday.Police said the crash took place in Spirit River, Alta., a community about 5...
Jan 02, 2021
Principal writes book on 'double life' as volunteer firefighter
From 'regular life' to emergency scenes, a central Alberta man is sharing his unique experiences as both a teacher and firefighter through the release of a new book.Not My Emergency: The Double Life o...
Dec 30, 2020