The Radium Hot Spring's Fire Department is comprised of dedicated men and women who serve our community and response area. The fire department provides structural fire protection, pre-ambulance medical care, low-angle rope rescue, wild-land fire response and general emergency response for the community of Radium and our local response area. Our crews respond, train, and meet at our fire hall, loca
ted at 4878, Radium Boulevard. Our department is ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Practices take place on Monday nights from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Our medical first responders also train every week, one hour prior to regular practice. Our department is lead by our Fire Chief, as well as a Deputy Chief and two Captains. 15 other firefighters make up the remaining ranks of the department. This page is managed by an active duty member, who responds to calls with the department. When an incident occurs, this member is likely on scene and will be unable to respond to questions or enquirers. Updates may not be delivered in a timely manner, so we thank you for your patience and understanding when contacting us through this platform. To speak to the Chief, please call the Radium Village Office at 250-347-6455, Ext 8 and leave your message with office staff. Alternatively you can email us at [email protected]
If you are interested in joining the department, please feel free to contact us through this platform, or by phone or email. Before joining, please seriously consider if you can commit the time and energy into serving on the department. We welcome all individuals with varying skill sets and experiences, and once you have passed your orientation, you will begin your training with us. Our emergency vehicle fleet is comprised of the following:
Engine 1203 - HUB Spartan Pumper, our first our vehicle
Engine 1201 - Freightliner FL80 Pumper, our second-out vehicle
Engine 1202 - Freightliner FL 80 Pumper, now converted to be our wild-land fire response unit and water tender,
Emergency Transport Vehicle 1205 - A de-commissioned ambulance from Bonneyville Alberta that serves as our medical truck for both firefighter use, emergency medical calls, as well as rope rescue and general scene support.
