Are We Ready?
Emergency services in a rapidly growing city.
As Calgary races toward a population of 2 million by 2030, every neighbourhood deserves timely, well-resourced emergency response. This webpage breaks down fire service readiness in each ward because public safety shouldn't depend on your postal code.Don't know which ward your community is in? Find it here.
City of Calgary Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Ward 7 Ward 8 Ward 9 Ward 10 Ward 11 Ward 12 Ward 13 Ward 14
Note: Each fire hall is marked with a black flame and a number on the map.
*Halls with Ladder/Tender/Bush Buggy Apparatus are cross-staffed—only one of these unit types are operational in that hall at a given time.
City of Calgary
Mayor: Jyoti GondekCandidates: Jeff Clausen, Jeff Davison, Brian Thiessen, Jeremy Farkas, Jyoti Gondek, Sonya Sharp
Population 2021: 1.3 million
Population 2024 (Est year end): 1.6 million
Firefighter responses 2021: 70,645
Firefighter responses 2024: 87,957 Increase of 25%
Staffed Fire Apparatus (Ladder/Engine) 2021: 58
Staffed Fire Apparatus (Ladder/Engine) 2024: 59
Comparable City Fire Apparatus (Ladder/Engine scaled): 83
Fire Stations 2021: 42
Fire Stations 2024: 43 (2% increase)
Comparable City Fire Stations (scaled): 53
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Average Response Time City-wide (Current): 7 Minutes 45 Seconds
Ward 1
Current Councillor: Sonya SharpCandidates: Shawna Easthope, Gord Elliot, Joanne Nowak, Dan Oleson, Kim Tyers
2021 Ward Population: 87,780
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 7,159
Fire Stations: 6 (Bowness, Varsity, Silver springs, Royal Oak, Valley Ridge, Tuscany)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 10,152
Firefighter Responses 2024: 12,619
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 10 (6 Engines, 2 Ladder/Tender/Bush Buggy* (cross-staffed), 1 Rescue, 1 HazMat)
Additional Staffed Fire Apparatus since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest Response Time in Ward (Neighbourhood): 9 – 9.5 minutes (Royal Vista, Greenwood)
Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 Minutes (Tuscany, Valley Ridge, Silver Springs)
Ward 2
Current Councillor: Jennifer WynessCandidates: Shaukat Islam Chaudhry, John Garden, Jennifer Wyness
2021 Ward Population: 94,935
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 6,116
Fire Stations: 1 (Sage Hill)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 1,793
Firefighter Responses 2024: 1,998
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 1 (Engine)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest Response Time in Ward (Neighbourhood): 9 – 9.5 minutes (Hawkwood, Sherwood)
Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): 7 – 7.5 Minutes Sage Hill
Ward 3
Current Councillor: Jasmine MianCandidates: Siraaj Shah, Andrew Yule
2021 Ward Population: 85,675
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 6,618
Fire Stations: 3 (Country Hills, Hidden Valley, Livingston)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 3,622
Firefighter Responses 2024: 5,065
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 4 (3 Engines, 1 Ladder/Bush Buggy* (cross-staffed))
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest Response time in Ward (Neighbourhood): 8.5-9 minutes (Stoney 1)
Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 Minutes Country Hills Village, Carrington, Livingston
Ward 4
Current Councillor: Sean ChuCandidates: DJ Kelly, Sheldon Yakiwchuk, Jeremy Wong
2021 Ward Population: 88,825
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 3,346
Fire Stations: 2 (Huntington Hills, Edgemont)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 3,513
Firefighter Responses 2024: 4,310
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 2 (2 Engines)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
2024 Longest Response Time in Ward (Neighbourhood): 8-8.5 minutes (Dalhousie, Brentwood, North Haven, Greenview Industrial Park)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): < 7 minutes (Huntington Hills, Thorncliffe)
Ward 5
Current Councillor: Raj DhaliwalCandidates: Raj Dhaliwal, Tariq Khan, Reet Mushiana, Jigar Patel, Aryan Sadat
2021 Ward Population: 106,220
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 12,032
Fire Stations: 3 (Stonegate Landing, Saddle Ridge, Skyview Ranch (temporary-replaced by Cornerstone 2025—no additional apparatus/firefighters)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 5,704
Firefighter Responses 2024: 9,406
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 5 (3 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Rescue)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
2024 Longest response Time in Ward (Neighbourhood): >10 minutes (Homestead)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Stonegate Landing, Redstone)
Ward 6
Current Councillor: VacantCandidates: Joanne Birce, John Pantazopoulos, Inam Teja
2021 Ward Population: 98,175
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 3,774
Fire Stations: 2 (Coach Hill, Signal Hill)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 1,938
Firefighter Responses 2024: 2,743
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 2 (2 Engines)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
2024 Longest response Time in Ward (Neighbourhood): 9-9.5 minutes (Aspen, Wildwood)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Glendale, Christie Park, Patterson, Westgate)
Ward 7
Current Councillor: Terry WongCandidates: Anthony Ascue, Myke Atkinson, David Barrett, Sarah Krueger, Heather McRae, Terry Wong
2021 Ward Population: 77,660
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 6,973
Fire Stations: 4 (Downtown, Eau Claire, Mount Pleasant, Briar Hill)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 23,105
Firefighter Responses 2023: 31,730
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 8 (5 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Ladder/Boat* (cross-staffed), 1 Rescue, 1 Medical Response Unit)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0 (MRU added 2023)
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
2024 Longest response Time in Ward (Neighbourhood): 8.5 – 9 minutes (University of Calgary)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Banff Trail, Capitol Hill, Mount Pleasant)
Ward 8
Current Councillor: Courtney WalcottCandidates: Gary Bobrovitz, Miguel Cortines, David Cree, Kent Hehr, Nathaniel Schmidt, Cornelia Wiebe
2021 Ward Population: 95,800
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 5,383
Fire Stations: 3 (Beltline, South Calgary, Rosscarrock)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 13,808
Firefighter Responses 2024: 19,455
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 7 (4 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 High Rise, 1 Rescue/Bush Buggy* (cross-staffed), 1 Medical Response Unit)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0 (MRU at 2 station)
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest response time in ward (Neighbourhood): 8.5-9 minutes (Shaganappi)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Kilarney, Rosscarrock, Upper Mount Royal, Lower Mount Royal, Beltline, Erlton, Altadore, Lincoln Park, Elboya)
Ward 9
Current Councillor: Gian-Carlo CarraCandidates: Harrison Clark, Tony Dinh, Alison Karim-McSwiney, Ariana Kippers, Marina Ortman
2021 Ward Population: 85,410
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 4,839
Fire Stations: 6 (Ogden, Forest Lawn, Highfield, Southview, Foothills, Belvedere)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 17,699
Firefighter Responses 2024: 20,670
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 1 (Belvedere)
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 10 (7 Engines, 1 Ladder, 2 Ladder/Tender/Bush Buggy/Rescue* (cross-staffed))
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 1
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest response time in ward (2024 data; Neighbourhood): >10 minutes (Applewood Park)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Dover, Forest Lawn, Forest Heights)
Ward 10
Current Councillor: Andre ChabotCandidates: Andre Chabot, Nickie Brockhoff, Mahmoud Mourra
2021 Ward Population: 89,485
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 2,771
Fire Stations: 2 (Vista Heights, Temple)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 11,161
Firefighter Responses 2024: 11,686
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 5 (3 Engines, 1 Air Light (Rescue), 1 HazMat)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest response time in ward (2024 data; Neighbourhood): 8-8.5 minutes (North Airways, McCall, Mayland Heights)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Mayland, Meridian, Marlborough, Marlborough Park, Whitehorn, Temple)
Ward 11
Current Councillor: Kourtney PennerCandidates: Rob Ward, Alex Williams
2021 Ward Population: 102,435
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 4,460
Fire Stations: 4 (Windsor Park, Haysboro, Lincoln Park, Cedarbrae)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 12,207
Firefighter Responses 2024: 14,209
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 6 (5 Engines, 1 Rescue)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest response time in ward (Neighbourhood): 9-9.5 minutes (East Fairview)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Haysboro, Southwood, Willow Park, Braeside, Cedarbrae, Palliser, Mapleridge)
Ward 12
Current Councillor: Evan SpencerCandidates: Shane Byciuk, Sarah Fergusen, Mike Jamieson, Raj-Kumar Khuttan
2021 Ward Population: 101,455
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 9,934
Fire Stations: 3 (McKenzie Towne, Douglas Glen, Seton)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 7,589
Firefighter Responses 2024: 9,842
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 6 (3 Engines, 1 Ladder/Boat* (cross-staffed), 1 Rescue, 1 HazMat)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest response time in ward (2023 data; Neighbourhood): 9.5-10 minutes (Mahogany)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Shepard industrial)
Ward 13
Current Councillor: Dan McLeanCandidates: Dan McLean, Elliot Weinstein
2021 Ward Population: 91,535
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 6,163
Fire Stations: 1 (Evergreen)
Firefighter Responses 2021: 1,185
Firefighter Responses 2024: 1,505
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 1 (1 Engine)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest response time in ward (Neighbourhood): 9.5 - 10 minutes (Silverado)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Bridlewood)
Ward 14
Current Councillor: Peter DemongCandidates: Chima Akuchie, Erin Averbukh, Devin Elkin, Derek (Keener) Hachey, Landon Johnston, Sunjiv Raval, Ryan Stutt
2021 Ward Population: 86,450
2021 Calgary Population: 1.3 million; 2024 (Est): 1.6 million; 2035 (Est): 2 million
Building Permits in ward since 2021: 5,363
Fire Stations: 3 (Parkland, Midnapore, Walden (temporary))
Firefighter Responses 2021: 5,862
Firefighter Responses 2024: 7,447
Additional Fire Stations since 2021: 0
Staffed Fire Apparatus: 5 (3 Engines, 1 Ladder/Bush Buggy* (cross-staffed), 1 Rescue)
Additional Fire Trucks since 2021: 0
Time for room and contents to ‘Flash-Over” (Consumed by fire): 4 minutes 30 seconds Learn More
Longest response time in ward (Neighbourhood): 9.5 -10 minutes (Bona Vista Downs)
2024 Fastest Response Time (Neighbourhood): <7 minutes (Queensland, Parkland, Walden, Deer Ridge)
*Halls with Ladder/Tender/Bush Buggy Apparatus are cross-staffed—only one of these unit types are operational in that hall at a given time.