Fire Response Times

• ‘It was terrifying’: Investigation underway into malfunctioning fire hydrants in southeast Calgary fire

  An investigation is underway after residents in southeast Calgary say a lack of water pressure in fire hydrants delayed firefighting efforts in a blaze that damaged two homes last weekend.

  Fire

  Nov 10, 2019
  
• City wants compensation for Calgary fire response to medical calls

  About 45 per cent of calls to the Calgary Fire Department are for critical medical interventions and the number of calls continues to increase year after year.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2018
  
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• Calgary city council reaffirms 7-minute citywide fire response target

  Council debated a report for hours that recommended fire response in newer areas be set back to a 10-minute target.

  Politics

  Mar 20, 2018
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• New southwest Edmonton fire station is 1 year behind schedule: chief

  A homebuilder says he is concerned that a much-needed fire hall in southwest Edmonton is about a year behind schedule.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2017
• Amid heated fire station debate, Halifax also reviewing fire response times

  The review of fire response times will evaluate the fire department's ability to meet its current standards.

  Politics

  Jan 8, 2016