Bow Island Emergency Services

05/29/2026

Training for this week was focused on Medical First Response. Our members reviewed protocols and procedures for treating heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The evening was finished off with High Performance CPR.
Great work, everyone!

05/26/2026

At 2:25PM, BIFD was dispatched to a two vehicle collision in Bow Island in Hwy #3. Rescue 1, Engine 1, and Command 1 responded. Once on scene our firefighters provided scene stabilization and traffic control. One patient was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
As of 4:00PM, all units were back in service.

05/18/2026

05/07/2026

Relay pumping is a tactic used when there is a long distance between the nearest fire hydrant and the fire scene. For training this week, our firefighters set up a relay pumping scenario and worked on the coordination and techniques to flow water over long distances.

04/30/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Danielle’s family as well as to her fire/ems family. Rest easy Dani, we will take it from here.

Danielle "Dani" Klok, 30
Alberta Health Services, Fort MacLeod, Alberta
End of Watch: April 26th, 2026

Rest easy sister,
DanSun

04/29/2026

Monday night's practice was a good refresher of some fundamental fire fighting skills. Our members spent the evening forcing doors, tying knots and hoisting tools, and throwing ground ladders.
Great work everyone!

04/25/2026

At 2:15PM, BIFD was dispatched to a two vehicle collision in Bow Island. Engine 2, Rescue 3 and Command 1 responded. Once on scene, firefighters found a minor collision with minimal damage to both vehicles.
As the units were clearing the scene, BIFD was dispatched to a second motor vehicle collision on Hwy #3 and RR 92. Burdett Fire/Rescue was tagged onto the call for mutual aid.
Once our crews arrived on scene, firefighters provided patient care and traffic control. No injuries were reported, and all units were back in service by 4:30PM.
Sections of Hwy #3 and icy with limited visibility! Please travel with care!

04/22/2026

Monday afternoon was the inaugural game of the Kelly Byam Memorial Diamond. Fire Chief Bill Veilleux, Retired Chief Blaine O'Donnell and Karen Byam were on hand to help throw out the first pitch.
Congratulations to the Senator Gershaw Senior Girls for the win!!

04/18/2026

At 12:13PM BIFD was dispatched to a grass fire near Hwy #3 and RR 84. The County Tender, Rescue 3, Rescue 1 and Command 1 responded. Once on scene, our firefighters found grass burning on both sides of the highway. The fire was quickly extinguished and all units are now back in service.
Command 1 has remained on scene to investigate the cause of the fire.