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Law Enforcement
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) from Red Deer's Rural
Detachment supplies police coverage. The Town of Blackfalds
employs a provincially appointed Special Constable for the
enforcement of various provincial statutes and town by-laws.
All by-law information concerning land use, garbage, dog licensing,
etc. can be obtained at the Town Office.
Fire
 The
BLACKFALDS FIRE / RESCUE
Blackfalds Fire / Rescue provides fire and rescue services
to the Town of Blackfalds and the Blackfalds Fire District, along with Mutual aid support for
the Counties of Lacombe and Red Deer.
Our first responsibility to the residents of the Town of
Blackfalds and the Blackfalds Fire District, by providing fire protection, rescue, hazardous
materials response, ambulance assistance, "Life Line"
support, and a helping hand when community members
are in distress.
WHY IS SO MUCH TIME SPENT ON TRAINING?
Over the years, the fire service has evolved into a
public safety agency providing highly technical and
diverse services. The general public has come to rely
on the fire service not only when life and property are
threatened by manmade and natural emergencies, but
for seemingly smaller problems as well.
In order to ensure that all firefighters are prepared to
deliver the best level of services required, training
standards have been developed by Fire Etc
Training School and Blackfalds Fire / Rescue to
provide each firefighter with the needed skills,
knowledge and ability necessary to deliver emergency
services to the residents of Blackfalds and the Blackfalds fire district.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BENEFITS?
There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer Firefighter.
Volunteer firefighters are provided with a chance to participate in all activities and grow as an Individual.
The firefighters and their families are members of the Blackfalds Firefighter Association
which organizes a number of social events each year.
Firefighters participate in numerous actives in support of the local municipality, organizations,
and fund raising. Annual awards of achievement and honor are given out during the Firefighters Ball.
Uniforms and coveralls are provided to volunteer firefighters
along with identity license plates and emergency response lights for personal vehicles.
Also each firefighter is provided with a pager, two way radio and full protective clothing (bunker gear).
Although Blackfalds Fire / Rescue has an excellent safety record,
protection is provided through municipal insurance programs, and WCB.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A PART-TIME PROFFESCIONAL FIREFIGHTER?
Anyone, Male or Female, is eligible to join. Applicants
should be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid class 5
Alberta drivers’ license. They should be physically fit, live
within the Blackfalds Fire District.
IF I HAVE NO TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE,CAN I STILL APPLY?
Each new recruit will be placed on a 4 month probation,
on the fire ground. Each candidate upon completion will be
tested and promoted to firefighter. The department trains
To NFPA standards for firefighters.
WHAT OTHER TRAINING IS OFFERED?
Trained department staff will instruct fire fighters in house
as well as using nationally and provincially sanctioned courses
HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED?
Members must realize that it takes quite a lot of time and
effort to reach the level of training and experience necessary
for both their safety and the public's safety. In addition to
responding to emergency calls, members are expected to
attend regular training meetings (1st, 3rd Wednesday)
the 2nd and 4th are equipment check nights and also be equipment maintenance
Members are on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
during which they will be trained in basic skills required.
IF I HAVE NO TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE,CAN I STILL APPLY?
Each new recruit will be placed on a 4 month probation, during which they
will be trained in basic skills required on the fire ground.
Each candidate upon completion will be tested and promoted to
Firefighter. The department trains to NFPA standards for firefighters.
HOW MANY MEMBERS WITH BLACKFALDS FIRE / RESCUE?
We currently place 26 members in service consisting of
a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, 2 Captains, 1 Lieutenant / Training Officer,
1 Lieutenant / Equipment Officer,1 Fire Prevention Coordinator
and 19 Firefighters.
There are no full time members with Blackfalds Fire / Rescue.
All members and Officers positions are filled by volunteers.
There are an average of 45 – 50
calls per year, ranging from fire calls to motor vehicles
accidents and personal distress requests.
If you are interested in joining the Blackfalds Volunteer
Fire Department download a volunteer
application form (36KB, pdf)
and mail or deliver to:
Town of Blackfalds Municipal Office
P.O. Box 220
5016A Waghorn St.
Blackfalds, Alberta
T0M 0J0
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