Calgary Fire Department
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission: to serve the community through excellence in fire prevention, education, protection and safety.
Our Vision: to be an international fire service leader.
Our Values of pride, professionalism, teamwork and respect guide our actions and guide how we work with the communities we serve.
The Calgary Fire Department is dedicated to the safety of Calgarians. Four platoons of firefighters located in 43 fire stations across Calgary provide a range of emergency and non-emergency services. Emergency services include response to fires, emergency medical incidents, chemical and hazardous materials releases and motor vehicle collisions. In addition, we provide specialized rescue services in high or collapsed structures, confined spaces, on our waterways or in situations caused by weather events.
Our Calgary Fire Incident Map shows the types and number of incidents we attend in each area of the city.
Demonstrating excellence
The Calgary Fire Department is an accredited agency with the Commission of Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). Accreditation is about striving for excellence, and ensures we continue to improve our service to Calgarians.
We are one of only seven Canadian fire services who have received this designation. Of more than 33,000 fire agencies across North America, only 201 have achieved this status.
To learn more about the policies and strategies that guide us, download the documents below.
- Calgary Fire Department 2023 Annual Report
- Calgary Fire Department 2022 Annual Report
- Calgary Fire Department 2021 Annual Report
- Calgary Fire Department 2020 Annual Report
- Calgary Fire Department 2019 Annual Report
- Calgary Fire Department Standard of Cover Executive Summary
- Calgary Fire Department Self Assessment Manual
- Calgary Fire Department 2019 - 2022 Strategic Outlook
Fire stations and facilities
Where is my local fire station?
Learn where your local fire station is and about how you can take a tour.
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We have 43 fire stations throughout the city. Find your local station.
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Book a tour of one of Calgary’s fire stations for your family, school group or community group.
Fire safety and prevention
Prepare in case of fire
The Calgary Fire Department wants you to be ready in case of a fire.
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Contact 311 to request smoke alarm assistance for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Having working and properly maintained fire safety equipment will protect you and your home.
Fire codes, permits and inspections
What are fire codes and permits?
Learn how our investigations team can assist with fire permit approvals, occupancy levels and compliance inspections to ensure fire code requirements are met.
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We work in partnership with Calgary businesses and building owners/managers to ensure the safety of employees, customers and other members of the public.
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Our Fire Inspections and Investigations team can assist you with fire safety planning and ensuring you comply with the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition).
Recruitment
Do you want to be a firefighter?
Firefighting can be a challenging, exciting, and fulfilling career. Applying to the Calgary Fire Department is competitive and has multiple steps.
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Firefighting can be a challenging, exciting, and fulfilling career.
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Learn how we are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment.
Programs
What programs do we offer?
We offer a variety of programs for all ages to increase knowledge about fire safety.
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The Y-FIRES program is for children ages 3 to 17 who have set fires or are drawn to playing with fire.
Fire bans and advisories
What is a fire ban or advisory?
Fire safety advisories and bans are put in place to notify the public about conditions which present a fire risk.