Thorhild County Emergency Services

Thorhild County Emergency Services Thorhild County Emergency Services proudly serves and protects the life, property and environment of our beautiful county, community members and its visitors.

Radway (Stn.4)
Long Lake (Stn.3)
Newbrook (Stn.2)
Thorhild (Stn. 1)

This week we are introducing Captain Dwayne Tulik who responds from Station 3 in Long Lake. TCES is looking for dedicate...
05/29/2026

This week we are introducing Captain Dwayne Tulik who responds from Station 3 in Long Lake.

TCES is looking for dedicated individuals willing to learn, work hard, and make a difference in their community. If you would like to join Captain Tulik in Long Lake, or one of our other stations (Newbrook, Thorhild, Radway) reach out through this page or our website for more information!

TCES had a busy Thursday evening, responding to both a vehicle fire and an MVC just before our regularly scheduled train...
05/29/2026

TCES had a busy Thursday evening, responding to both a vehicle fire and an MVC just before our regularly scheduled training night. Despite the back-to-back calls, members still had the opportunity to participate in a STARS landing zone training session led by a STARS outreach educator.

A huge thank you to STARS for travelling out to provide this valuable training and for patiently waiting nearly an hour and a half for our members to return from the calls. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to refresh our helicopter landing zone skills!!

Did you know? TCES sets up STARS landing zones multiple times a year. STARS may be required for anything from a trauma to a medical emergency so it is vital that TCES members keep their landing zone skills sharp.

Our featured TCES member this week is Firefighter Vanessa Kuzyk from Station 2 (Newbrook)!
05/22/2026

Our featured TCES member this week is Firefighter Vanessa Kuzyk from Station 2 (Newbrook)!

This week, TCES members spent the evening sharpening their pump operations skills. Firefighters practiced relay pumping,...
05/22/2026

This week, TCES members spent the evening sharpening their pump operations skills. Firefighters practiced relay pumping, maintaining consistent water pressure, and moving water efficiently between apparatus — all critical components during structure fires and wildland responses.

Pump operations training is an essential part of fireground readiness. Having skilled pump operators and a reliable water supply can make all the difference during an emergency. Not only is an effective water supply crucial for fire suppression efforts, but it also plays a vital role in protecting the safety of the firefighters operating on scene.

Training nights like these help build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and ensure our members are prepared to respond when the community needs us most. Pump operations are always a favourite training activity and tonight was no exception.

In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 14, TCES crews responded to a working structure fire. Firefighters arrived o...
05/18/2026

In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 14, TCES crews responded to a working structure fire. Firefighters arrived on scene within eight minutes of dispatch; however, the structure was already consumed upon arrival. Strong winds created challenging fire conditions and contributed to the rapid fire growth that ultimately destroyed the new structure.

TCES would like to remind residents that early 911 activation is critical to supporting effective fire suppression efforts. As a paid-on-call volunteer fire service, personnel require time to respond to their local fire station, gear up, and deploy apparatus to the incident scene. Early emergency notification provides crews with the best possible opportunity to contain fires before they escalate.

TCES extends its appreciation to all responding personnel during the early morning call and braved the challenging elements.

🩺 Happy Paramedic Services Week! (May 17-23) 🩺​This week, Thorhild County Emergency Services would like to recognize the...
05/18/2026

🩺 Happy Paramedic Services Week! (May 17-23) 🩺

​This week, Thorhild County Emergency Services would like to recognize the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice of the EMS professionals we work side-by-side with in our community.

TCES, and the community, is lucky to have such dedicated EMS professionals serving our county.

​Did you know?

TCES has a wealth of medical expertise right within our own ranks! While all of our members are trained in First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS), our roster also includes highly skilled:

🚑 Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs)
🚑 Military Combat Medics
🚑 ​Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs)
🚑 ​Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs)

It is very likely that the TCES members responding to your medical emergency have the same level of training as the responding EMS crew​ allowing us to begin providing high quality care prior to the arrival of EMS. We are incredibly proud of the diverse skills our team brings to the table to keep Thorhild County safe.

​Join us in celebrating and thanking all the EMS and paramedical professionals in our community this week!

This week we are introducing Firefighter Robyn Benoit, who responds out of Station 1 in Thorhild. Get to know more abou...
05/15/2026

This week we are introducing Firefighter Robyn Benoit, who responds out of Station 1 in Thorhild. Get to know more about the firefighter behind the gear below!

05/13/2026

9:41p SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED by Environment Canada

DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

(Locations listed below description)

Strong, potentially damaging winds are expected in Alberta on Thursday.

A strong low pressure system will move through Alberta over the next few days. Early Thursday morning strong, potentially damaging winds will develop. Gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are expected through parts of Central and eastern Alberta. Winds will weaken later Thursday evening.

In addition to the severe winds, the low will bring some rainfall through the day on Thursday. Upwards of 10 to 20 mm is possible by Friday morning.

Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is likely. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities. Driving conditions will likely be very difficult. High-sided vehicles could be overturned by the wind. Secure loose objects. If outside, protect yourself from flying or falling debris.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

End/paspc

NEW:

- Brazeau Co. near Drayton Valley and Breton
- City Of Edmonton
- Co. of Minburn near Vegreville Inland and Warwick
- Co. of Two Hills near Willingdon and Hairy Hill
- Co. of Wetaskiwin near Alder Flats and Winfield
- Co. of Wetaskiwin near Pigeon Lake
- Elk Island Nat. Park
- Fort Saskatchewan and Nrn Strathcona Co.
- Lac Ste. Anne Co. near Cherhill and Glenevis
- Lac Ste. Anne Co. near Mayerthorpe and Sangudo
- Lac Ste. Anne Co. near Onoway and Lac Ste. Anne
- Lamont Co. near Andrew and Wostok
- Lamont Co. near Bruderheim Lamont and Peno Creek
- Lamont Co. near Mundare Chipman and Ukrainian Village
- Leduc Co. near Calmar and Devon
- Leduc Co. near Warburg Thorsby and Pigeon Lake
- Parkland Co. near Entwistle Fallis and Tomahawk
- Parkland Co. near Spruce Grove and Stony Plain
- Parkland Co. near Wabamun Carvel and Keephills
- Ponoka Co. near Crestomere
- Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley
- Sherwood Park
- Smoky Lake Co. near Smoky Lake and Waskatenau
- St. Albert
- Sturgeon Co. near Bon Accord Gibbons and Namao
- Sturgeon Co. near Legal and Mearns
- Sturgeon Co. near Morinville Volmer and Big Lake
- Sturgeon Co. near Redwater
- Sturgeon Co. near Rivière Qui Barre and Villeneuve
- Thorhild Co. near Thorhild Opal and Radway
- Yellowhead Co. near MacKay Wildwood and Evansburg

TCES has recently responded to multiple instances of county residents burning during a fire advisory. Please remember th...
05/13/2026

TCES has recently responded to multiple instances of county residents burning during a fire advisory. Please remember that permits are always required for brush piles and no burning is permitted during a fire advisory.

As per Bylaw 12-2023 burning in contained backyard fire pits is still currently allowed. You can find current fire ban status by visiting the following:

https://www.thorhildcounty.com/Services/Emergency-Services/Fire-Bans

Abfirebans.ca

Bylaw 12-2023 is available at:

https://www.thorhildcounty.com/Portals/0/byl_12-2023%20Emergency%20Services%20_2023-09-12.pdf?ver=jJm0jKodkMy1lnSZDFwhWQ%3d%3d

Due to the unexpected prolonged repair of Newbrook's Engine 2 and lack of a second line backup apparatus in the county, ...
05/13/2026

Due to the unexpected prolonged repair of Newbrook's Engine 2 and lack of a second line backup apparatus in the county, Rocky Mountain Phoenix has generously provided TCES with a loaner fire engine.
This generous support ensures that TCES maintains its standard of emergency response and operational readiness for our community while Engine 2 remains out of service.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the team at Rocky Mountain Phoenix for stepping up to support our department and the residents we serve.

Address

801-1st Street
Thorhild, AB
T0A3J0

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17803983741

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