Sexsmith Fire Department

06/10/2026

Great work by the members from the Wembley Fire Department. Congratulations on the awards.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Firefighters Justin and Ethan on receiving Life Saving Certificates from ALTA Paramedic Health (Formerly Alberta Health Services EMS)in recognition of their actions during a medical emergency at the fire station in April 2025.

The Sexsmith Fire Department was also honoured to receive a Life Saving Certificate recognizing the teamwork, training, and commitment demonstrated by our members.

We are incredibly proud of Justin, Ethan, and all personnel who responded that day. This recognition highlights the importance of training, preparedness, and working together when seconds matter most.

Successful CPR starts with early recognition, a rapid response, and quick access to an AED. Justin and Ethan acted quickly and professionally when a firefighter from another station suffered a cardiac arrest.

Please join us in congratulating Justin, Ethan, and all members involved on this well-deserved recognition.

06/05/2026

Effective at 3 p.m. today, Friday, June 5, 2026, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will downgrade the Fire Restriction to a Fire Advisory for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley. Learn more: https://loom.ly/VWvZUUg

05/08/2026

Fire Restriction in Effect May 9 for County of Grande Prairie and Area

Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will implement a Fire Restriction for the County and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley due to warm, dry, and windy conditions.

No new fire permits will be issued. Only approved fire pits, burn barrels, and industrial bins can be used, and safe burning practices must be followed. Burning is not allowed when wind speeds reach or are forecasted to reach 12 km/h or higher.

Check winter burn piles to ensure they’re fully extinguished, and stay informed at www.countygp.ab.ca/fireban or www.albertafirebans.ca.

Effective Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., the County of Grande Prairie will be upgrading the fire advisory issued on Tuesday, May 5, to a fire restriction for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, and will remain in place until further notice. Read more: https://loom.ly/337CW_E

05/08/2026

A big thank you to Alberta Wildfire for coming out to training on Tuesday evening for some valuable cross-training with our members.

Opportunities like this help strengthen working relationships, improve communication, and allow all of us to better understand each other’s operations and capabilities when responding together on incidents.

We appreciate the time, knowledge, and experience your crew shared with us. Looking forward to more training opportunities together in the future.

04/29/2026

We are proud to recognize Firefighter Justin Reed for his exceptional actions during a medical emergency in April 2025.

While a firefighters from another department in the County of Grande Prairie was participating in a physical evaluation, they suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. At the time, Lieutenant Reed was overseeing the evaluation. Without hesitation, Justin immediately recognized the emergency and began life-saving measures.

He acted quickly, decisively, and in full accordance with his training, ensuring care was provided without delay until additional medical support arrived.

Thanks to Justin’s quick actions, including the early initiation of CPR and the use of an AED, the firefighter was given the best possible outcome in a life-threatening situation and is still with us today.

Justin’s calm demeanor, strong situational awareness, and decisive actions reflect the highest standards of the fire service and a deep commitment to the safety and well-being of his fellow firefighters.

Lieutenant Reed’s response is a clear example of dedication, competence, and leadership under pressure.

In recognition of his life-saving efforts and extraordinary service, Justin was presented with the Chief’s Coin by Chief Grant.

04/02/2026

Well… turns out yesterday’s April Fools post wasn’t so far off after all.

We’re excited to share that the Sexsmith Fire Department has officially taken delivery of our new ladder truck!

This is a huge addition to our fleet and will help us better serve our community with improved reach, safety, and capability on emergency scenes.

We want to extend a big thank you to the Town of Sexsmith Town Council, the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, and to the residence of our community. Your continued support allows us to keep improving the level of service we provide and ensures we have the tools needed to do our job safely and effectively.

We’re proud to put this new truck into service and continue protecting the community we call home.

04/01/2026

We’re excited to share that the Sexsmith Fire Department has added a new ladder truck to our lineup.

This truck gives our crews the ability to reach higher, work safer, and handle a wider range of calls in the community. It’s a great step forward for our department and something our members have been looking forward to for a while.

Over the next little while, you’ll likely see it out around town as we get training in and put it through its paces.

Keep an eye out for it—you won’t miss it

03/21/2026

This weekend, the Sexsmith Fire Department is hosting Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) training with firefighters from several surrounding departments.

Residents may notice an increased presence of fire apparatus and personnel in and around the area. This is planned training, and there is no cause for concern.

This type of training helps ensure crews are prepared to respond to wildfires that may impact homes and our community.

We appreciate your patience and support while crews are out training. If you’re driving in the area, please watch for emergency vehicles and personnel.

03/10/2026

The Sexsmith Fire Department is reminding residents to please keep fire hydrants clear of snow. In an emergency, every second counts, and firefighters need quick access to hydrants to supply water to fire trucks. A hydrant buried in snow can slow down response times when it matters most.

We ask residents to shovel a clear path to hydrants near their property and remove snow around them so they are easy to see and access from the street.

Under the Town of Sexsmith bylaw:

8. Any Person Owning or Occupying a Property with a Fire Hydrant adjacent to such Property shall be responsible for clearing snow and cutting weeds or grass around the Fire Hydrant in a manner that allows the Fire Hydrant to be clearly visible and accessible from the point on the Street closest to the Fire Hydrant.

9. If a Fire Hydrant is equidistant from two Properties:
(a) the Owner or Occupant of the Property immediately to the north or west of the Fire Hydrant shall comply with the provisions of Section 9 in even numbered years; and
(b) the Owner or Occupant of the Property immediately to the south or east of the Fire Hydrant shall comply with the provisions of Section 9 in odd numbered years.

Clearing just a meter of space around a hydrant can make a big difference for firefighters responding to an emergency. Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

— Sexsmith Fire Department