Busy March for local firefighters includes more than 200 calls for service

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4, 2026.

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Last month Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services responded to 215 total calls for service, including five structure fires and seven electrical related incidents caused by high winds.

Firefighters also responded to 24 motor vehicle collisions, 22 outdoor fires, 30 medical responses, 27 calls involving carbon monoxide or other gases and 58 fire alarms.

Earlier in March, the service recognized all the women serving in the community in emergency services, including 911 operators, during International Women’s Day.

Firefighters announced the date of their annual rooftop campout in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada from April 10-12 and have already raised more than $4,700 from hockey fans during the Medicine Hat Tigers’ final regular season home game.

On St. Patrick’s Day firefighters invited Kindergarten students from St. Patrick’s School to visit the station and meet some of the crew.

During March local firefighters also released a public notice saying they are not affiliated with a private company selling fire protective systems door-to-door in the Medicine Hat area.

In that statement the department reminded residents it offers free home safety inspections for residents, typically including walking through an escape plan, checking smoke alarms and offering general safety tips.

Local firefighters also participated in several community engagement events and honoured the passing of former fire chief Ronald Bell, who served in Medicine Hat for 33 years, rising through the ranks to chief in 1984.

“Known for his fairness, steady leadership and deep respect for both the fire service and those who served within it, Chief Bell led during some of the community’s most significant incidents,” reads a condolence message from Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services.

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