There are three fire districts in the M.D. of Bighorn, and each has its own fire crews: Benchlands (also referred to as the "Ghost" fire district), Exshaw, and Jamieson Road. Each district is completely manned by volunteers. The Emergency Services provided by the M.D. consists of fire prevention/suppression equipment and forces; ambulance services are provided, by agreement, by the towns of Canmore, Cochrane, and Sundre; and policing by the RCMP rural detachments in other centres.
Family and community support services are available to all Bighorn residents through the Town of Canmore. The following a list of frequently request numbers, for more information and referrals, call: 609-3743
Police/Fire/Ambulance
911
AADAC
678-3133
Public Health Service
678-5656
AIDS Bow Valley
762-0690
Victory Thrift Store
678-9801
Mental Health Crisis Line
1-800-779-5057
Child Welfare
1-888-652-8922
Samaritan's Help Line
1-800-667-8089
Teen Crisis Line
1-866-331-8336
Parent Support Line
1-888-603-9100
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
1-403-232-8717
YWCA Sheriff King Crisis Line
1-403-266-0707