Bow Island Emergency Services

08/20/2026

GET YOUR WATER GUNS & JOIN THE FUN! 💦

Stop by the Hardware Store and grab your water gun or water balloons.
👉 Mention “SOAK THE FIREFIGHTER NIGHT”
and get 50% OFF!

Come out. Have fun. Get WET! 🚒💦
Fun night for the entire family.
Don’t forget to bring a towel.

08/20/2026

Pre-incident planning is essential for gathering site and building information so firefighters can respond safely and effectively to emergencies.

Over the last few weeks, groups of our firefighters have been touring the Bow Island Water Treatment Plant to be better prepared in case of an emergency. A huge thanks to the plant operators for the great tour!

The remainder of training this week was a review of our Medical First Response equipment and protocols.

07/31/2026

Big thank you to ATB for organizing an amazing lunch raising funds for our department. Also a thank you to FMP, Integra Tire, Island Market, Brenda’s Kitchen, Muffin’s Muffins and PepsiCo/Fritolay and Shamrock Colony for helping make this event a success. Thanks to groups like this we are able to continue to improve our tools and training!

07/30/2026

Over the last two weeks of fire practice, our firefighters have been honing their skills with live fire training. Training with live fire is one of the best ways to fine-tune fire attack and hydraulic ventilation techniques.

Great work, everyone!!

07/24/2026

07/22/2026

Today at 12:34PM, BIFD was dispatched for mutual aid with the Etzikom Fire Department for a vehicle fire near RR 92 and TWP 82. The County Tender, Rescue 1, and Rescue 3 responded. Firefighters assisted with extinguishment of the vehicle fire and a small grass fire.
All units were back in service by 3:00PM

07/16/2026

Monday night's practice was spent flowing water while working on nozzle control and hose movements. A great way to cool down on a hot evening!! 😎

07/13/2026

It took a while to get the exam results back, but a huge congratulations is in order to all 8 SAFR students from Senator Gershaw school. All 8 students are now Level 1 certified Firefighters in Alberta. Congratulations Isack Hamm, Maria Hamm, Shayla Hodgson, Tamara Iwamoto, Ian Pahl, Lily Snortland, Loki Thacker and Sophia Wever!

07/02/2026

This morning at 11:34AM, BIFD was dispatched to a two vehicle collision near RR 95 and TWP 120. Rescue 1, Rescue 3, Command 1 and the County Tender responded. Once on scene, crews extricated one patient who was trapped in their vehicle. The patient was flown to the hospital by HALO Air Ambulance .
As of 2:30PM, all units were back in service.

06/30/2026

Congratulations Jackson Veilleux and Graeme Hoffman! Proud of you to have you both on our department!!

Let’s give a massive shoutout and a huge round of applause to **Jackson Veilleux** and **Graeme Hofmann**! 🎓 🚒
These two have had a monumental few weeks, achieving milestones that set a pretty incredible foundation for their futures. Not only did they just cross the stage to graduate high school, but they also successfully completed the rigorous **South Alberta Fire Rescue (SAFR)** program!
But they aren't stopping there. We are thrilled to announce that both Jackson and Graeme have officially joined the **Bow Island Fire Department**, stepping up to serve and protect our community.
> To see the dedication, hard work, and passion these young men have poured into their education and training is nothing short of inspiring.
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Jackson and Graeme, we are immensely proud of everything you’ve accomplished so far. We can't wait to see the incredible impact you’ll both make on the department and our town. Welcome to the team, stay safe, and congratulations! 🚒🔥