Sexsmith Fire Department

09/30/2026

Join Us for the Sexsmith Fire Department Fire Prevention Week Open House!

Bring the family down to the Sexsmith Fire Hall for an evening of fun as we celebrate Fire Prevention Week 2026!

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Sexsmith Fire Hall – 9500 97 Street

Come meet your local firefighters, check out the fire trucks, and enjoy:

FREE BBQ
Bounce Castle
Fire Truck Tours
Door Prizes
Fire prevention and safe-charging information
…and more!

It’s a great opportunity for kids and adults alike to visit the fire hall, meet the crew, and learn more about fire safety in our community.

Everyone is welcome — we hope to see you there!

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