Lloydminster Fire Department and Lakeland College strengthen partnership with equipment exchange

Lloydminster, AB/SK - The Lloydminster Fire Department and Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre (ETC) have announced a significant step in their ongoing partnership. The department has given vehicle extrication equipment to the ETC in exchange for training credits at the facility, signifying the department’s continued collaboration in preparing the next generation of emergency responders.

“The Lloydminster Fire Department’s equipment upgrade presents an opportunity to support the training of future emergency services personnel,” says  Fire Chief Aaron Buckingham, Lloydminster Fire Department. “It's crucial for students to familiarize themselves with various equipment types, as they may encounter diverse scenarios in their careers, especially in smaller communities where resources may be limited."

The equipment remains invaluable for training purposes and will benefit students at Lakeland College.

"Partnering with our communities is an important part of what makes our Emergency Training Centre one of the best in the country," Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College, says. "We are all invested in the future of emergency response and looking for ways to collaborate in ensuring our graduates have access to a variety of equipment, graduating prepared to make a difference wherever their careers take them. This exchange is a testament to our shared commitment to community safety and readiness."

About Lloydminster Fire Department

Lloydminster Fire Department, 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 or restrictions, visit Lloydminster.ca/Fire.

About Lakeland College and the Emergency Training Centre

Established in 1913, Lakeland College is a place of possibility that serves more than 6,000 students every year at its campuses in Vermilion, Alta., and Lloydminster, Alta./Sask., and through online and off-site programs and courses. The Emergency Training Centre is one of the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art training grounds in Canada. Through it, Lakeland offers programs in emergency services technology, firefighter training, and the bachelor of applied business in emergency services, as well as various training programs for municipalities and industry.