Banff Firefighters Association

Join us this evening - Tuesday, May 5, from 8–9 p.m. at Sundance Park to watch the Banff Fire Department in action during a wildfire response training, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week.

See firefighters deploy sprinkler systems used at the edge of town or around structures to help slow the spread of wildfire.

Learn more about this and other Emergency Preparedness Week events: https://Banff.ca/Events

🔥🚒International Firefighters’ Day | May 4 🔥🚒

Today we recognize International Firefighters’ Day - a time to honour the dedication, resilience, and teamwork of firefighters in Banff and around the world.

In a place like ours, that work carries special meaning. We’re proud to work alongside our wildland crews in Banff National Park. Together, we work every day to protect our community, our visitors, and the landscape that we all care deeply about.

Thank you to all firefighters - past, present, and those just starting their journey. Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, dedication, skill, and the sacrifices you make in service to others.

Saturday, May 2 is Community Emergency Preparedness Day in Banff and we're visiting you!

Drop by our tent to meet Banff emergency responders, learn how wildfire risk is being reduced in Banff, and find out how you can help make your home and street FireSmart.

Stop by at:

• 9–11:30 a.m. – Wh***ey Creek, 513 Cougar St.
• 10 a.m. – Join a FireSmart Home Assessment at a nearby property

• 12:30–3 p.m. – Middle Springs, near 219 Jasper Way
• 1:30 p.m. – Join a FireSmart Home Assessment at a nearby property

Learn about FireSmart incentives, rooftop sprinklers, evacuation preparedness, and more. Come say hi and enjoy a beverage and snack.

See all Emergency Preparedness Week events: https://Banff.ca/Events.