RMES Fire Chief Rob Evans, in conjuntion with town site administration, has issued a Fire Ban for the town site of Redwood Meadows effective immediately, due to the heat, wind and dry conditions.

No open fires, the use of firepits, or solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes) are allowed.

Liquid fuel barbecues (propane and natural gas) are allowed.

Please check this page for a list of prohibited activities and exceptions to the fire ban.

By-Law #98-2:

- Violations: Illegal burning fine $100 / per incident

- Violations: Attendance by fire department for illegal burning  Contract Rates / per incident

This fire ban shall remain in effect until such time as The Townsite deems appropriate as authorized by the Redwood Meadows Fire Department.

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

We are now recruiting new members for our department. The recruiting campaign will run until further notice.

This is the third year that the central theme will focus around the phrase "EVERY MINUTE MATTERS - LOCAL VOLUNTEERS LOWER RESPONSE TIMES" and the concept of a maze.

Interested members of the public are encouraged to read through our recruitment section.

Alberta Wildfire is currently on scene of a 5 hectare fire south of Bragg Creek in the south end of the McLean Creek area. The fire is in a cut block with heavy slash content and this is why there is a lot of smoke being generated by this fire. The fire, while listed as out of control on the Alberta Wildfire app, is not threatening any homes or communities at this time. Campers in the area need to be aware of the fire and the public is asked not to go into the area. Please follow all directions from emergency personnel.

Up to date information is available on the Alberta Wilde Fire site: http://wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/status-map.aspx

Happy New Year to all! Our volunteers responded to 315 calls in 2017.
176 (56%) were medical, 59 (19%) were fire, 53 (17%) were Rescue, 4 were Hazmat (1%), and 23 (7%) were other miscellaneous types.

All the best to everyone in 2018 and we all look forward to what RMES's 40th year of serving our communities will bring!