Jamieson Road Fire Department

10/05/2026

Great day for an open house, thanks all for coming out!

09/29/2026

Join us for the Jamieson Road Fire Department Open House!

Meet your local firefighters, check out the fire trucks and equipment, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy food with neighbours and friends. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about fire safety and the important work of our local fire department.

Date: Sunday, October 4th
Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm

We hope to see you there!

09/04/2026

Back to School Safety Tips

With schools starting up this week, it's important for all of us to do our part to keep our children safe.

Drivers, stay alert and cautious as over 300,000 Alberta students ride school buses daily. The biggest risk? Loading and unloading. Slow down, watch for children, and respect school bus signals.

Let’s keep our kids safe on foot, on wheels, and on the bus.

08/26/2026

Help Us Train to Keep Our Roads Safe!

As you prepare for the 2026/2027 Ice Hockey season, our firefighters are gearing up to ensure they are ready to respond when highway collisions happen.

To support our fall vehicle extrication training, MD Emergency Services is looking for approximately 8 vehicles to be donated.

Vehicles must:
- Be dropped off at the owner’s expense
- All fluids removed
- Have the roof and doors still intact
- Be available to be signed over to the MD of Bighorn

As a thank you for your donation, vehicle owners will receive a $500 tax receipt.

Your donation helps our firefighters train with real-world scenarios so they can provide the best possible response when our community needs them most.

If you have a vehicle that may qualify, please consider helping our emergency responders prepare.

07/28/2026

Fire Restriction in the MD of Bighorn

A fire restriction is now in place for the entire Calgary Forest Area, which includes the MD of Bighorn, due to hot and dry conditions, strong winds, and increased fire danger.

Under this restriction, all outdoor wood fires on public land, which includes random camping areas, are prohibited.

Not allowed:
- Outdoor wood fires in backcountry and random camping areas
- Any burning, other than a campfire, on private land
- Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires within permanent engineered fire rings located in designated campgrounds
- Permanent fire receptacles in day-use areas
- Backyard firepits on private land
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Charcoal and wood-burning devices with an on/off switch (barbeques, smokers, stoves)
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices

The wildfire danger level in the Calgary Forest Area remains Very High. Vegetation continues to dry out, the potential for wildfires to start and spread quickly remains elevated. Please use caution with any outdoor activity and remember that campfires must be attended at all times.

Visit https://albertafirebans.ca/ for more information and to see a map of the restriction area.

07/15/2026

Great evening to work on some flat water rescue skills

07/14/2026

Fire Advisory in the MD of Bighorn

A fire advisory is now in place for the entire Calgary Forest Area, which includes the MD of Bighorn, due to hot and dry conditions, strong winds, and increased fire danger.

Under this fire advisory:
- Existing fire permits are valid, but extension requests may not be granted.
- New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
- Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited.

The wildfire danger level in the Calgary Forest Area is now Very High. Vegetation is drying out, making it easier to burn. Wildfires can easily start and spread in these conditions. Please use caution with any outdoor activity and remember that campfires must be attended at all times.

Visit https://albertafirebans.ca/ for more information and to see a map of the advisory area.

06/25/2026

06/04/2026

Training and wellness opportunities from our friends and partners at Nakoda Fire Department

06/02/2026

The MD of Bighorn is continuing to monitor the situation

The Bow River, from upstream of the Town of Banff to the Ghost Reservoir, continues to have a High Streamflow Advisory. The MD of Bighorn is monitoring weather conditions and water levels closely. The Emergency Services Team is ready to respond to emergencies.

The rain is expected to taper off today and end moving into tomorrow.

Residents should continue to use caution around waterways, watch for pooling water on roadways, avoid low-lying areas where water may accumulate, and never drive through flooded sections of road. Conditions can change quickly during periods of sustained rainfall.

Please stay back from the riverbank and respect the barricades and taped off areas/ trails. Stay off the river as fast-moving, muddy water is dangerous and conceals submerged logs trees and other debris.

Ensure you are signed up for Voyent Alert to receive emergency notifications. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.mdbighorn.ca/687/Voyent-Alert

For official updates, please follow the Municipal District of Bighorn on Facebook or visit our website at www.mdbighorn.ca