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Lloydminster, AB/SK – Lloydminster Fire Services has deployed to the County of Grand Prairie at the request of the Government of Alberta. The team departed Lloydminster on Sunday, May 7, 2023, and the deployment will last approximately one week.
“The City of Lloydminster recognizes the gravity of the situation and Is committed to providing resources to battle the Alberta wildfires. Our province’s firefighters, first responders and volunteers are working tirelessly to contain the flames and keep our communities safe,” says Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “We must work together to overcome this challenge, and I am confident that with our collective efforts, we will emerge stronger and more resilient.”
The department deployed four members and a chief officer along with a pump truck and command vehicle to assist in the provincial firefighting efforts.
“The Lloydminster Fire Services continues to maintain an appropriate level of resources to protect the Lloydminster community,” says Leigh Sawicki, Fire Chief, Lloydminster Fire Services. “We have a dedicated team and support staff working around the clock to ensure we’re well-prepared to provide the high standard of emergency response the community expects.”
As of Monday, May 8, 2023, there are 103 active wildfires in Alberta. There have been 405 reported wildfires in 2023. For more information, view the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.
To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in Alberta, call 310-FIRE (3473) or 911 when it is safe to do so. Information from the public is crucial to the effectiveness of wildfire response efforts.
Lloydminster Fire Ban
The City of Lloydminster reminds residents that there is a city-wide fire ban in Lloydminster that includes all backyard fires, wood-burning smokers and charcoal appliances. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay safe and to take the necessary precautions to prevent fires.
Anyone travelling outside of Lloydminster is encouraged to check the status of fire bans and advisories throughout Alberta at Alberta Fire Bans. Saskatchewan fire ban information is posted at SaskPublicSafety.ca.
Learn More
Lloydminster Fire Services, established in 1930, is comprised of full-time and paid-on-call firefighters. The department has a full-time fire station operating 24-7, which allows readiness to provide emergency and non-emergency services. Emergency service responses include residential and industrial fires, urban and wetland fires, motor vehicle collisions, and water and ice rescue services. For more information about the Lloydminster Fire Department, including fire bans, visit Lloydminster.ca/Fire.
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