2023 saw RMES attend 436 calls – the highest number of calls in our 45-year history. Our call response types in 2023 were: Medical calls (48%), Fire calls (26%), Rescue calls (21%) and Hazmat/ Other calls (6%). We saw a notable increase in fire responses this year from previous years. This can be attributed to great relationships with our partners in Rocky View which saw us getting asked to assist other departments on their fire calls.
Fun fact: Our busiest time of day for calls in 2023 was 4pm and the busiest day of the week for calls was Saturday.
RMES members invested 15,333 hours in the community in 2023, training 50+ times together in addition to attending calls, doing administrative work, attending courses and community events. It would take 7.5 full-time paid fire fighters to do the work that our mighty group of professional volunteers did!
Over the past 45-years, RMES has had over 250 members “answer the call” to serve our community. Last year we welcomed 8 probationary members and said ‘see you soon’ to 9 retiring members – they will forever be part of the RMES family. Thank you to our members (past, present and future) and their families for your service!
We take the trust our community places in us very seriously and look forward to serving Redwood Meadows and the greater Bragg Creek area in 2024!
Until next month, stay safe!
