Foothills Fire Department
309 Macleod Trail Alberta High River, AB, Canada

The Foothills County Fire Department is asking residents for feedback on the use of fireworks in the County. To take the survey, please use this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HQ9X3BL

#FireSmartAlberta #FireSmartCanada

Do you have hand sanitizer manufactured by a brewery in an aluminum can? If so, check it right away to make sure it isn’t leaking through the can. A chemical re...action could be taking place between the aluminum in the can and the ethanol in the sanitizer. The product manufacturer has issued a recall, but we want to make sure you stay safe. If it isn’t leaking or reacting, transfer it to a glass or plastic container to use it safely. If it is, like in the pictures, take it to one of Calgary’s Hazardous Material Drop Off sites. The chemical reaction between the container and the sanitizer can reduce the effectiveness of the sanitizer and pose a fire risk.

Foothills County’s Fire Departments’ SCBA Project A huge thanks to TC Energy and the NGTL West Path Delivery 2023 Project for their incredibly generous donation... $10,000. The funds will contribute to the purchase of a SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). TC Energy provided the following statement: At TC Energy, our community giving program, Build Strong, is always seeking opportunities to support local first responder organizations by offering the tools and resources communities need to go home safely, every day. TC Energy and the NGTL West Path Delivery 2023 Project team are proud to have donated $10,000 to the Black Diamond, Turner Valley, High River and Foothills Fire Department to purchase this vital new piece of equipment. TC Energy Black Diamond Fire Department

'No Fire Restriction Status' is now in place effective October 27, 2020. This replaces the previous Fire Advisory. All open fires are allowed by obtaining a bur...ning permit found on the Foothills Website. Citizens are also reminded that obtaining a fire permit is mandatory at all times. For more information: http://ow.ly/kdJp50C6vg2 See more

Not sure who to call when you have a complaint or enforcement concern? www.foothillscountyab.ca

A Fire Advisory is now in place effective October 15, 2020. This replaces the previous Fire Restriction. Foothills County continues to monitor this risk through...out the region. The County is asking citizens to use caution and be extra vigilant while the advisory is in effect. www.foothillscountyab.ca See more

This week is Carbon monoxide (CO) awareness week. As a reminder, CO can only be detected with a carbon monoxide alarm. You should have at least one CO alarm in...stalled in your home, in addition to a smoke alarm. CO alarms can be purchased at any hardware or home equipment store. Test your CO alarms regularly! http://ow.ly/v3oU50CcuHL See more

Mark your calendar! #Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2020. This year’s theme, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! , focuses on the importance of cooking safely: Cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire injuries. https://bit.ly/2XtNrzK

A reminder about the current Fire Restriction. The restriction includes Fireworks, Torches or Lanterns with open flame. While not a Fire Ban, the County is asking citizens to use caution and be extra vigilant while the Restriction is in effect. https://www.mdfoothills.com

On this night... 19 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morni...ng. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted. #wewillneverforget See more

The Fire Ban set on August 19, 2020 has been lifted. A Fire Restriction is now in place. The County will continue to monitor this risk throughout the region. T...he restriction includes Fireworks, Torches or Lanterns with open flame. Although this is not a Fire Ban, the County is asking citizens to use caution and be extra vigilant while the Restriction is in effect. https://www.mdfoothills.com

Consumer product recall alert! Please note the following item has been recalled by Health Canada due to a risk of burn or fire. The Mastercraft Construction Hea...ter, 4800W - blue in colour has been recalled. It has the item number 052-2604. The item number and certification file number can be found on the label affixed to the back of the heater (pictured below). Learn more http://bit.ly/Recallheater #Firesafety #LFDOnt London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada #LdnOnt See more

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A good day for a little training with the FFD

Your village HLFD was out last night from 10pm to 5am this morning battling a multi structure blaze. If you see a member around, thank them for their dedication! These folks all have day jobs and lives that they sacrifice when the call goes out.

Strategy is everything. Hellfire Heroes Tuesday at 10ET | 7PT.