Lethbridge Fire Department

• Officials warn of high wildfire risk in southern Alberta

  "On a nice normal, calm day here in Lethbridge, we do still have wind, and that fire could easily double in size every two to three seconds," explained Hicks.

  Fire

  Apr 24, 2024
  
• Damage in the millions after morning fire destroys Lethbridge Lafarge building

  A fire broke out early Saturday morning at Lafarge in Lethbridge. Security found the fire and called emergency crews just after 3:00 a.m.

  Fire

  Feb 19, 2022
  
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• ‘I am excited’: Lethbridge fire chief set to retire in new year

  Marc Rathwell has been with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services for nearly 27 years, spending the last two-and-a-half years as chief.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2021
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• Fire Station No. 5 ready to open in west Lethbridge

  It's the first fire station added to the city of Lethbridge in decades, and now, it's ready to open. The new fire station is located in the Watermark community in west Lethbridge.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2021
• Lethbridge river valley grass fire caused by improper disposal of smoking materials

  Lethbridge fire department say a river valley grass fire, which occurred on May 14th, was caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials.

  Environment

  May 19, 2020
• Early morning blaze destroys Lethbridge home

  A fire investigator with Lethbridge Fire and EMS, said seven or eight homes were damaged by heat or fire.

  Fire

  Oct 10, 2019
• House fire that killed Lethbridge man, dog deemed accidental by investigators

  The death of a 50-year-old Lethbridge man in a house fire last weekend has been deemed accidental by investigators.

  Investigations

  Jul 23, 2019
• Man’s death after weekend fire deemed non-criminal: Lethbridge police

  Investigators said an autopsy on the man was completed Tuesday and there is no evidence to suggest foul play.

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2018
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• TSB notified, no injuries reported after small plane crashes while trying to land at Lethbridge Airport

  Emergency crews were called to Lethbridge Airport on Monday afternoon after a small plane was involved in a "a ground-loop collision upon landing," a spokesperson for Lethbridge County said in a news release.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2018
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• Lethbridge fire and EMS test boat-handling skill for water rescue team

  Obstacle courses and specialized maneuvering was the task at hand for 20 firefighters and paramedics. The choppy winds on Tuesday added a southern Alberta staple to the training runs.

  Education

  Jun 12, 2018