Bassano, Alberta T0J 0B0

Fire Services

Have you considered trying something new?
The Town of Bassano and County of Newell Fire Service may be right for you!

 The Bassano Fire Department is in need of some dedicated volunteer firefighters. This is a vital service that is very important to have in our community. Please note that incentives and compensation are provided.

Call or text 403-633-1540 for more information or for any questions you may have.

Left to right, Donnie Cornell, Mike Phillips, Matthew Kelly, Eric Baer, Derek Gibeau, Mike Wetzstein, Cory Cochrane, Logan Rose, Tyler Reimer, Amanda Barron, Katelyn Lewis, Kayla Cochrane. Missing from photo, Peter Neustender, Nick Baer, Sydney Smith

Fire Ban Definitions

Fire Advisory ““ Yellow

Fires are allowed but public warning advising of extreme caution is issued. This level is a warning and may be upgraded to a Fire Restriction or Fire Ban if conditions do not improve.

Fire Restriction ““ Orange

No fires except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances or portable propane fire pits or campfires in designated fire sites within approved campgrounds.

Fire Ban

No fire except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances.

On the Job Training 

Our volunteer firefighters are constantly growing and learning. As a member of the Bassano Fire Department, you can participate in all kinds of fire and rescue training/exercises. Training helps prepare individuals when they respond to various emergency situations. Recent training photos below.

Water Rescue Training

NFPA 1001 & Hazmat