Emergency Services
SC Alerts
COVID-19 update
Strathcona County continues to take measures to support Alberta Health Services’ direction to stop the spread of COVID-19. Indoor recreation facilities will reopen in phases, starting July 15 with modified procedures and enhanced cleaning. View the latest facility openings and closures. Mental health supports available. For more information, visit strathcona.ca/covid19
Air quality precaution
A large fire is currently burning at a metal recycling facility in the southwest area of Sherwood Park. Residents in the area may notice the smoke smell and you may wish to avoid prolonged or strenuous activities outside as a precaution for the next several hours. An update will be issued once the fire is extinguished.
Administration office Fire Station 6, 915 Bison Way, Sherwood Park
Phone: 780-467-5216
Email: emergencyservices@strathcona.ca
Quick links
- Text with 9-1-1 service available in Strathcona County, starting August 1. This service is intended for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired communities. Register your mobile phone.
- Use a metal can with sand or a commercially-made ashtray to extinguish smoking materials. If throwing butts into the black cart, completely extinguish them first.
- Check your smoke alarms every month by either pushing the test button to ensure there is power, connect with Emergency Services (safety.educators@strathcona.ca or 780-464-8468) to book an appointment for a safety educator to test it for you, or follow the alarm manufacturer's instructions for testing. A working smoke alarm saves lives.
- Learn more about burning regulations in Strathcona County. Fire permit holders must call 780-464-8464 or text the word "BURN" to 587-340-3696 before burning to find out if burning is allowed at that time.
- I want to learn more about wildfire risk reduction strategies (FireSmart).
- Sign up to receive Strathcona County Alerts.
- 72 hours of preparedness
- Emergency preparedness training
- Reduced fire insurance rates.
- I would like to provide feedback on my recent experience using the ambulance service in Strathcona County.
- First aid and CPR training
- Safety presentations including At Home by Yourself.
- Tell me about Emergency Services.
- Fire stations in Strathcona County
Emergency notification
- Strathcona County Alert system.
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Call the UPDATE line at 1-866-653-9959 if you are concerned about alarms, prolonged flares, smoke or fire at petrochemical industries. Learn more about NRCAER.
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Business plans
Strathcona County’s corporate business plan connects the dots between strategic goals and results articulated in the strategic plan, and the short- to medium-term operational goals and priorities, as described in department business plans.
