Fire Ban lifted for Redwood Meadows
The Fire Ban for Redwood Meadows has been lifted effective immediately.
Please remember that fire pits of any size require a permit from the town site. Permit application forms can be downloaded here.
Member Profile: Luke
Luke was in our very first week of Fire Cadet Camp we ever ran 4 years ago.
Today he is a member of RMES continuing the training he started in Fire Cadet Camp & serving the community.
We hope to see more former Fire Cadet Camp participant again later this year when we start our recruitment for 2017!
The possibilities are endless when you register for the summer of a lifetime!
Fundraising BBQ for Fort McMurray
What are you doing for lunch on Saturday May 14th?
How about coming by the Bragg Creek Centre for a burger or hot dog!
All proceeds (and whatever change ends ends up in the boot) will go towards the Fort McMurray firefighters, 24 of which lost their homes to "The Beast"! Hope to see you there 11:00 am until 3:00 pm!
RMES to help Fort McMurray fire department
Tomorrow morning Redwood Meadows Emergency Services will be sending two firefighters up north to help with the firefighting efforts in Fort McMurray.
While we were unable to send apparatus and equipment to assist earlier, we have been able to partner with Crossfield fire department and boost their manpower on the scene. Our firefighters will work under their control and use their equipment. This speaks volumes to the ability to work with our partners throughout Rocky View County and the communities around it and beyond.
While our members would all love to be up there helping our brothers and sisters with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's fire department, we have our own wild land interface to worry about. That is our priority, our own backyard. This is why we support the fire ban until a substantial amount of moisture comes our way.
From the sounds of things, municipal firefighting resources from outside of the the general area will be demobilized in the near future and this could very well be our only members that get a chance to assist.
We will keep everyone posted with our work.
Fire Ban Issued for Redwood Meadows
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 deptartment 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.
Please check the Alberta Fire Bans website for up-to-date information.
Back Hall Fire
Fire Bans West RVC
No Ban/Advisory
As of June 5 @ 08:30
Wildfire Danger
The Wildfire Danger level in Redwood Meadows and Bragg Creek is:
Last Update: Friday June 19, 11:46
RMES is a
100% VOLUNTEER
run organization.
Recruitment Status
Closed for non-local candidates
(Calgary, Cochrane, Spingbank north of Hwy 1, Foothills, etc)
Closed for local candidates
(Redwood Meadows, Bragg Creek Hamlet, Wintergreen, West Bragg Creek)
Station Tours
Did you know that we do station tours?
Check this page for more info.