Education and Safety
Fire happens fast. Knowing how to prevent and escape from a fire is critical.
In a residential fire, you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds. In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
How prepared are you and your family? View our home safety checklist. Looking for resources to share in the classroom? View the student safety checklist.
Programs and campaigns
Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services is committed to ensuring the safety of Hatters in their homes, schools, and workplaces. Explore the programs we offer to keep our community safe and help share fire safety messages.
The holiday and winter season is here, but safety never takes a break!
Simple steps—like checking your smoke alarms and keeping your Christmas tree properly watered—can make a big difference in keeping your family safe this holiday season.
Fire Prevention Week 2024 may be over, but fire safety is a 365-day commitment.
Is the smoke alarm in your home working? Working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms save lives.
Fire station tours |
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MHFES provides free fire station tours for schools and community groups during regular office hours. On these tours, students will explore firefighter gear and trucks, and learn some valuable safety tips and fire prevention strategies. Tours must be booked in advance by calling (403) 529-8282. |
Fire safety presentations |
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We provide presentations to various community groups by request. Please email our Fire and Life Safety Educator, Kelli Ireland at kelire@medicinehat.ca to coordinate a presentation. |
Fire extinguisher orientation |
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Members are available to speak to your business or organization about the safe use and operation of fire extinguishers. |
Home safety inspection |
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We can test your smoke alarms, batteries, discuss your fire safety plan, and help you look for hazards that may exist in your home. To coordinate a free home safety inspection, email kelire@medicinehat.ca. |
After the fire |
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Members of the Community Safety team go door-to-door and speak with residents after a fire in the neighbourhood. We answer questions, offer to check smoke alarms, and can perform a fire safety check in your home. |
Youth firesetter intervention |
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Playing with fire, matches and lighters is dangerous. We work with children and teens, teaching them how they can prevent fires. |
Car seat installations |
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Car seat education clinics are provided by Alberta Health Services. These clinics are offered by appointment only. For more information, call 403.502.8249 or email HealthPromotion.South@ahs.ca. |
Community safety branch
The Community Safety team at Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services is also responsible for conducting investigations and inspections as part of their commitment to safety and preventing future incidents.
| Inspections |
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Our Community Safety team inspects businesses and public buildings to identify potential fire hazards. We also review building plans, visit sites, and work with builders to ensure safety standards are met. We also offer free home inspections, if you'd like to coordinate, contact us at (403) 529-8282. |
| Investigations |
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Every fire or explosion which results in property damage, injury, death and arson are investigated. The goal of an investigation is to determine the orgin and cause of a fire to prevent future incidents. |