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Information about operational adjustments and staffing levels at Station #2

We will be updating this page on an ongoing basis to provide information about operational adjustments and staffing levels at Station #2. We are sharing this information because we know there has been increased interest in emergency services staffing, and we want to ensure Red Deer residents have accurate information.

Adjustments to staffing levels does not compromise public safety. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Your safety remains our top priority. As always, if you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.
  • The City’s fire coverage at Station #2 is above and beyond what is required.
  • Between January 1 and March 31 Station #2 operated at full capacity 93 per cent of the time.

Below we will highlight periods of reduced capacity, equipment outages, and dynamic staffing changes (beginning April 11, 2025):

Date Impact Reason Duration Coverage
April 11, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4.  Illness/employee unavailable Until noon: April 11, 2025 Remains uninterrupted – support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
April 13, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Evening shift Remains uninterrupted – support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
April 23, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 3 firefighters on the truck instead of 4.  Illness/employee unavailable Evening shift Remains uninterrupted – support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
April 24, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 3 firefighters on the truck instead of 4.  Illness/employee unavailable Evening shift Remains uninterrupted – support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
April 25, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 3 firefighters on the truck instead of 4.  Illness/employee unavailable Evening shift Remains uninterrupted – support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
April 26, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Morning shift Remains uninterrupted – support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
April 26, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with full ambulance staff, and no fire. Illness/employee unavailable Evening / overnight shift Remains uninterrupted – support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
April 27, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Morning shift Remains uninterrupted – support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 4, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 3 firefighters on the truck instead of 4.  Illness/employee unavailable Until noon: May 4, 2025 Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 5, 2025 Station#2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 9, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with full ambulance staff, and no fire. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 10, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters (3 for part of the shift) on the truck instead of 4.  Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 11, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Day shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 11, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 18, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 3 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 19, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 3 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 24, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed, and will be a support unit until noon.  Illness/employee unavailable  Morning shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
May 29, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed, and will be a support unit of 2 tonight.  Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 1, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed, and will be operating as a 2 person support crew. Ilness/employee unavailable Day shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 3, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed, and will be a support unit of 2 tonight.  Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 5, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with full ambulance staff, and no fire. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 6, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed.
Ambulance still in service.		 Illness/employee unavailable 6-8 p.m. Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 8, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed, and will be a support unit of 3 tonight. Illness/employee unavailable midnight - 8 p.m. Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 9, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 18, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Day shift
Night shift		 Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 19, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
June 20, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 5, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4 until midnight, at which time it will become a 3 person support company. Illness/employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 6, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4. Illness/employee unavailable  Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 9, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 3 firefighters on the truck instead of 4 Illness/employee unavailable  Day Shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 10, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4 Illness/employee unavailable  Day Shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 11, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 3 firefighters on the truck instead of 4 Illness/employee unavailable  Night Shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 12, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4 Illness/employee unavailable  Day Shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 12, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is open and operational with 2 firefighters on the truck instead of 4 Illness/employee unavailable Night Shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 13, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is closed for the night shift. Illness/employee unavailable Night Shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 14, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. The station is closed for the night shift. Illness/employee unavailable Night Shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 19, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 2 firefighters instead of 4. Leaves of absence/employee unavailability Day Shift (before noon) Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 20, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 3 firefighters instead of 4. Employee unavailability Morning shift (after midnight) Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 20, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 3 firefighters instead of 4. Leaves of absence/staff unavailability Day shift (before noon) Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 21, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 3 firefighters instead of 4. Leaves of absence/staff unavailability Morning shift (after midnight) Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 22, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 2 firefighters instead of 4.  Illness/Employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 23, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 2 firefighters instead of 4.  Employee unavailability Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 24, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 2 firefighters instead of 4.  Employee unavailability Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 27, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 2 firefighters instead of 4.  Employee unavailability Day shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 29, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 2 firefighters instead of 4.  Illness/Employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.
July 30, 2025 Station #2 not fully staffed. Station is operating with 2 firefighters instead of 4.  Illness/Employee unavailable Night shift Remains uninterrupted - support from neighbouring stations are available if needed.