Emergency Services

911

The Town operates the following emergency services: 

• Fire Protection
• Ambulance Services
• Police/By-Law Enforcement
• Disaster Response

For quick emergency response, the Town supports 911 services in Town. Police, Fire and Ambulance services can be accessed through a call to 911.

Fire Protection

The Town has a volunteer Fire Department of approximately twenty two members. The Dept. serves the Town of Fort Macleod and the surrounding area of the M.D. of Willow Creek. The Town supplies the Emergency Services building, and two pumper trucks. The M.D. supplies two tanker trucks. Both communities jointly fund a fast response vehicle and a rescue truck.

The Town annually inspects every commercial property for compliance to the Safety Codes Act, Fire Discipline. For inspection services, please call the Town Office. Open burning is regulated in Town. See the By-Law Library for the Town By-Law regulating Open Burning and fire pit construction requirements.

Ambulance Services

The Town owns and operates a "Basic Life Support" Ambulance Service. We provide Ambulance Services to the Towns of Fort Macleod and Granum and the surrounding area of the M.D. of Willow Creek.

Our Ambulance personnel are available to speak to your group or organization about general safety, emergency medical topics or ambulance operations. Please call the Town Office to make arrangements.

Police/By-Law Enforcement

For most of our Policing Services, the Town has a contract with the RCMP for five members. The RCMP enforces all Federal and Provincial law in Town. They also assist with enforcement of local bylaws as required. Additionally, the Town has a By-Law Officer who is responsible for enforcement of Town By-Laws and selected Provincial Statutes. 

RCMP Office Address:

P. O. Box 1088
Fort Macleod, Alberta  
T0L 0Z0
Phone: (403) 553-4407     
Fax: (403) 553-3884

Contact Person: Sgt. Dennis Eidet

Brief History/Mission Of The RCMP
In 1874 the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) began a historic journey known as "The March West". Three hundred men left Dufferin, Manitoba and surviving great hardships, arrived in southern Alberta several months later. The first fort built by the NWMP was Fort Macleod, named after Colonel James Macleod, their Commanding Officer. A town gradually built up around the fort and became the Town of Fort Macleod. The NWMP, the Royal North West Mounted Police and the present day Royal Canadian Mounted Police have provided policing services to the people of Fort Macleod and Canada for 129 years. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police continue to play an integral part in the life of Fort Macleod.

Mission Statement
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is Canada's National Police force. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Activities/Services/Programs
Victim Services Program: This volunteer program provides assistance to law enforcement agencies by providing support, information, and referral to victims of crime and trauma.

Citizens On Patrol Program
The Citizens on Patrol volunteer program involves local citizens patrolling the streets of Fort Macleod in their own vehicles and reporting any crimes or suspicious occurrences to police.

Fort Macleod Youth Advisory Committee on Policing
This committee is made up of a group of youths between the ages of 13 and 18 years. The committee meets monthly to address problems faced by today's young people. The goal is to generate youth designed solutions to youth problems.

COP Card Program
The COP card program is designed to enhance communication and contact between the police and younger children. The COP cards bear a picture of an RCMP officer with biographical information and a message from the officer on the back.

Neighbourhood Watch
The Neighbourhood Watch program is made of  concerned citizens who volunteer to keep watch over their community and report any suspicious persons or occurrences.

Block Parent Program
This program is made up of residents of the community who volunteer to provide assistance and shelter to children in time of need. Houses are designated by a Block Parent sign and children are taught that they can go to those houses in an emergency.

Youth Justice Committee
This committee is made up of volunteers from the community who hear cases of youth who have been diverted from formal court proceedings. The committee is tasked with deciding on community punishment for young offenders in the program.

Community Justice Conferencing
This is a form of justice normally used for first time offending youth. The process brings the offender and victim together and allows for better healing.

School Liaison Program
This program involves a member of the RCMP being assigned to a particular school as a liaison officer. The liaison officer then provides that school with requested school talks and a contact person.

Auxiliary Constable Program
This program utilizes trained volunteers to act in a support role to the police officer on the street. Aux. Cst.'s ride with a regular member of the RCMP and provide assistance when necessary.