
2023 Annual Fire Service Report
Our Department holds a high standard with support from our Mayor and Council, with the goal of providing our citizens and neighbours the highest quality of Emergency Response Services possible. The Wembley Fire Department houses a roster of >20 Volunteer Firefighters, 2 Lieutenants, and 4 Senior Firefighters. The Town staffs one Full-Time Station Captain and one Full-Time Firefighter to manage daily operations Monday to Friday. During the Spring/Summer Fire Season, we staff additional Firefighters under contract to assist in annual testing, maintenance, training, and day-time incident responses.
In 2024 the department transitioned to a paid on-call model for responses. Firefighters now receive an hourly compensation for their time on emergency responses. The goal was to ensure that a negative financial impact was not incurred by our firefighters in order for them to serve in their community.
Have you ever wondered why when you call 911 for an ambulance the Fire Department shows up? The Wembley Fire Department noticed that due to the community's unique location between the City of Grande Prairie and the Town Of Beaverlodge, response for an ambulance can be delayed. The Fire Department is set up with Alberta Health Services as a Full Medical Co-Response Agency, meaning we will respond to any medical emergency in our district no matter the severity.
The Wembley Fire Department is prepared to respond to a wide variety of emergencies. Our firefighters are trained in structural and wildland firefighting, motor vehicle extrication and response, swift water rescue, hazardous materials incidents, medical co-response, gas leaks, backcountry rescue, and much more.
If it's not fires or medical emergencies, you have likely seen us out on Highway 43, the twined provincial highway that runs in the middle of our jurisdiction. We are fortunate to have several members with advanced training in vehicle extrication and stabilization. This is accompanied by 1 Heavy Rescue truck, and 1 Engine, both with full sets of hydraulic rescue tools "The Jaws of Life". We are prepared to best serve not only those who live here, but those who visit, work, or are travelling through the area.
You may have heard the large roof-mounted siren at the Fire Hall sound from time to time. This "air raid" style siren was once the primary method of notifying firefighters of an emergency. When a response was required, the Fire Chief would receive a phone call, head to the station, and activate the siren. Hearing the alert, firefighters would then make their way to the hall.
Today, cellular apps and portable radios have replaced the siren as our main notification tools. However, the siren remains in place as a secondary alert system in case of cellular network failure. It may also be used at the discretion of the responding officer when an incident poses an immediate threat to the community—such as a confirmed structure fire, gas leak, or environmental emergency.

We are always happy to offer station tours, and educational materials to families, businesses, and schools at your request. Feel free to stop by the hall anytime! Contact numbers are posted on the main entrance of the hall should someone not be available to assist you.
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Address: 9928 100 Street, Box 325, Wembley, AB, T0H 3S0
Office Phone: 780-766-3170
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 0800-1700
*For Emergencies please call 9-1-1*
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