Our recruitment cycle for 2025 has now closed. Those candidates selected to attend one introductiory training night will be contacted in the coming weeks.

2024 was the busiest call year in Redwood Meadows Emergency Services’ history.

By the numbers:

• 458 calls (215 medical, 108 fire-related, 106 rescues and 29 other)
• 25 members
• 20,562 hours invested by our members
• Sunday was our busiest response day
• Top medical call types: Traumatic injuries, Falls and Breathing problems
• Top fire call types: Alarms, Structure fires and Wildfires
• Our Starlink unit was deployed 17 times
• We had 3 ‘near misses’ during calls in 2024 where member lives and/or safety was compromised by the public or a patient

Redwood Meadows Emergency Services is excited to announce our 2025 recruitment cycle, welcoming applications from both local and non-local candidates. We're seeking eight dedicated individuals who are ready to make a difference in our community.

Training Class Details:

• Probationary Firefighter Class begins March 11, 2025
• 8 positions available
• Open to both local and non-local residents

Our Selection Process:

1. Invitation for an Initial Training Night Experience

• Attend one Tuesday evening session between January 14 - February 25, 2025
• Get firsthand exposure to our training environment
• Meet our current members

2. Formal Interviews

• March 1 or 2, 2025
• For candidates who successfully complete the training night

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team of volunteer emergency responders serving our community. Whether you live in Redwood Meadows, Bragg Creek or are willing to commute, we encourage you to apply and begin your journey in emergency services.

As a volunteer organization, these positions are unpaid but offer invaluable experience, professional training, and the opportunity to serve your community. We provide all necessary training and equipment.

RMES is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or age.

Ready to take the first step? Submit your application today to be considered for our upcoming probationary class.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Here’s some holiday safety tips to keep you safe as you enjoy the holidays:

1. Merry and Bright: Carefully inspect holiday light strings each year and discard any with frayed cords, cracked lamp holders, or loose connections. When replacing bulbs, unplug the light string and be sure to match voltage and wattage to the original bulb.
2. Lights Out: Always turn off holiday lights when you leave the house unattended or when going to bed.
3. O Christmas Tree: If you have a freshly cut tree, keep it watered and away from open candles. If you buy an artificial tree, make sure it’s labeled “fire resistant.” Fire-resistant trees are less susceptible to catching fire.
4. Work as a team: When stringing lights and decorations above your normal reach, be sure to use a proper ladder with someone supporting the base.
5. The Great Outdoors: When hanging outdoor lights, keep electrical connectors off the ground and away from metal rain gutters. Use insulated tape or plastic clips instead of metal nails or tacks to hold them in place.
6. Don’t burn wrapping paper in the fireplace: Paper burns very hot, which can ignite a fire in any residue in your chimney or the chase. Instead, recycle (or better yet, reuse!) your wrapping paper. And, have your chimney professionally cleaned prior to use.
7. Prevent electrical cord damage: Don’t mount lights in a way that might damage the cords, and avoid using nails or tacks. Use hooks or insulated staples instead.
8. Secure candles: Keep candles on a sturdy base to prevent tipping. Never leave a lit candle unattended.

Oh Deer!

Did you know that November is deer mating season? That means drivers run a high risk for collisions with deer and other wildlife. Animal-vehicle collisions are two times more likely in November than any other month of the year.

Use these 9 tips to avoid animal strikes and minimize their impact:

1. Buckle Up: More than half of human fatalities from animal strikes happen after a collision because drivers aren’t wearing seatbelts. Not only is buckling up the law, but it can also save your life.
2. Slow down. Always drive the speed limit so you have enough time to scan the road for wildlife and react if an animal crosses your path. Also, remember your visibility decreases at dawn and dusk, so adjust your vehicle’s speed accordingly.
3. Don’t tailgate. Following other vehicles too closely reduces your field of vision and shortens your reaction time.
4. Know the area. Be extra cautious on roads surrounded by farmland or trees on either side. Look for posted animal crossing signs and slow down when you see them. Remember where you’ve seen wildlife in the past.
5. Stay alert. Use your high beams at night if there is no oncoming traffic. Watch for the reflection of deer eyes in your headlights. Look for shadows near the shoulder of the road or signs of movement between you and the lights of oncoming cars.
6. Don’t swerve. If you swerve to avoid an animal, you run the risk of colliding with a guardrail, utility pole or other stationary object. You also might drive off the side of the road and experience a rollover. If you can’t avoid a collision, slow down as much as possible and brace for impact. It’s safer than putting your life at risk by swerving.
7. Look for “animal friends”. Deer travel in groups. If you see one, it’s likely more will be nearby.
8. Don’t trust deer horns or whistles. They’re proven not to work and may actually startle the deer, causing the animal to stand still in the roadway.
9. Know what to do if you strike an animal. Pull over to a safe space. Turn on your flashers. Use caution when approaching an injured animal. Call 911 if needed.