Firefighters are seen undergoing advanced ice and river safety training with instructors from Dynamic Rescue Systems in the South Saskatchewan River in late January.--NEWS PHOTO BRENDAN MILLER
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To begin the 125th year of emergency service provided to residents of Medicine Hat, local firefighters responded to 26 motor vehicle collisions as well as two structure fires throughout January.
Notably, firefighters were able to douse a garage fire on Hull Crescent that occurred in the early morning hours on Jan. 18.
No injuries were reported, however firefighters say it’s important to have an outside meeting place, like a mailbox, a safe distance in front of the home in your emergency plan so firefighters will easily find you.
Crews also attended 53 fire alarm calls and seven outside fires, as well as 31 medical related calls and 20 calls related to carbon monoxide or gas.
As part of ongoing training, approximately 50 per cent of all local firefighters participated in advanced ice and river safety training with members of Dynamic Rescue Systems throughout the last week of January.
The fire service also hosted a car seat education clinic on Jan. 23 at Station No. 2 presented by the Southeastern Alberta Traffic Safety Coalition and held by AHS’s Brain Injury Relearning Services.
Early in January, Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Service announced Medicine Hat will be hosting the FireFit Championships on May 31 and June 1 at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Carriage House Parking Lot.
Firefighters also teamed up with local police to take part in a Police v. Firefighter Sledge Hockey Showcase during the annual Larry Godin Classic held by Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation on Jan. 18.
