Fire Services
Like many Emergency Services providers in Canada, the MD of Bighorn Emergency Services relies on its paid on-call fire fighters to complete the response teams required to provide community level services and emergency response capabilities throughout the municipality. We are committed to protecting the people and properties within our municipality. Our department members are dedicated and trained professionals who place a high value on the services provided to our residents, friends and neighbors. Bighorn Emergency Services maintains 3 on-call fire stations in Exshaw, Ghost River and Jamieson Road areas. We also work with Mutual Aid partners within the Bow Corridor.
The three districts are:
Interested in joining Bighorn Emergency Services?
Requirements to join Bighorn Emergency Services:
Fire Districts
There are three fire districts in the Municipal District of Bighorn each with its own fire hall and manned completely by volunteers.The three districts are:
- Benchlands (also referred to as the "Ghost" fire district)
- Exshaw
- Jamieson Road
Interested in joining Bighorn Emergency Services?
Requirements to join Bighorn Emergency Services:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Physical fit
- Clean Criminal Record
- Completed Driver’s Abstract
- Current & Valid Alberta Vehicle Operators License (Class 5 or equivalent)
- Resident and/or Employment within the area(s)
Previous fire training is not required to join the fire department- all training is provided at no cost and you are compensated for training time. Accredited fire training is provided through the fire departments training program. Members complete their fundamental training which gives them the skills and knowledge to begin responding to emergency calls to obtain on-the-job experience.
If you fit the requirements for our fire services role and want to make an impact in the municipality fill out an application today.
Fire Fighter Application Form
Fire Fighter Application Form - Fillable PDF