Protective Services
About Northern Sunrise County Protective Services
Established in 2010, Northern Sunrise County Protective Services provides fire and rescue services to the residents of Northern Sunrise County and the village of Nampa.
Northern Sunrise County Protective Services employs two full time Fire Officers:
Fire Chief David L. LeBlanc, ACP, SCO
Originally from Espanola ON, Chief LeBlanc started his career in Emergency Services as a volunteer firefighter in Canmore, AB in 1995, later relocated to Peace River in 2004 to startup the integrated Fire/EMS service for the Peace River Fire Department. Chief LeBlanc later joined the St.Isidore/Three Creeks Fire Department in 2007 as a volunteer firefighter.
In 2010, Northern Sunrise County hired David LeBlanc to manage its newly formed Protective Services Department.
Chief LeBlanc remains as Fire Chief for Northern Sunrise County Protective Services with 24 years of firefighting experience.
Deputy Fire Chief Julien Bergeron, EMR
Originally from the St.Isidore area, Deputy Chief Bergeron joined the St.Isidore/Three Creeks Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in 2006. He remained on the department and promoted twice as a volunteer. First as Captain and then Assistant Chief.
In 2013, Deputy Chief Bergeron was hired full time with Northern Sunrise County as the organization identified a need for an additional full time position to assist with the management of County Protective Services.
Deputy Chief Bergeron remains as with Northern Sunrise County Protective Services with his 13 years of firefighting experience.
Squad 1
2020 Chevrolet Z71 Squad | Seats 5 | Equipped with Command & Control Technology and Equipment | used for rapid scene access and assessment, First Medical Response, Incident Command Post
Squad 2
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Squad | Seats 5 | Equipped with Command & Control Technology and Equipment | used for rapid scene access and assessment, First Medical Response, Incident Command Post
Engine 1
2007 Rosenbauer Engine | Location: St.Isidore | Seats 5 | 3,800L water and 200L foam concentrate | Front line engine for all structural and other fires.
Engine 2
2013 Fort Garry Engine | Location: Nampa | Seats 5 | 3,800L water and 200L foam concentrate | Front line engine for all structural and other fires.
Engine 3
2010 E-One Wildland Urban Interface Engine | Location: Harmon Valley | Seats 5 | 2,850L water | 100L | Front line engine for all structural and other fires.
Tenders 1 & 2
2011 Rosendauer Tenders | Locations: St.Isidore & Nampa | Seats 2 | 6,800L water | 1 x 7,500L portable water tanks
Rescue 1
2020 Fort Garry Medium Rescue | Location: St.Isidore | Seats 5 | 1,700L water and 95L foam concentrate | misc rescue equipment including road rescue, high-angle/rope rescue, and First Responder medical equipment.
Rescue 2
2014 E-One 1-ton wildland/rescue | Location: Nampa | Seats 4 | 950L water and 95L foam concentrate | misc rescue equipment including road rescue and First Responder medical equipment
Rescue 3
2011 E-One 1-ton wildland/rescue | Location: Harmon Valley | Seats 4 | 950L water and 95L foam concentrate | misc rescue equipment including road rescue and First Responder medical equipment
Fire Halls
The St. Isidore / Three Creeks Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1984. The new fire station, located on Range Road 204 within the bilingual hamlet of St.Isidore opened in July 2010. This station is home to Engine 1, Tender 1, Rescue 1, and Wildland 1.
Approximately 15 paid-on-call firefighters operate from this station. The offices of the Northern Sunrise County Protective Services Senior Officers are also found at this station.
In 2017, Northern was awarded the "Environment Award" by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators for the installation of a 88 panel, 38kW solar system on the roof of this fire station.
Northern Sunrise County Protective Services is proud to be working partners with a variety of community groups and organizations. Peace Regional Search & Rescue and Canadian Rangers operate from this location.
The Nampa Fire Hall was established in 1958 and upgraded in 2010 and 2019. This Fire Hall houses Engine 2, Rescue 2, and Tender 2.
This Fire Hall is situated in the Village of Nampa and has 15 paid-on-call firefighters.
In 2019, Hall 2 responded to 35 calls for service.
The Harmon Valley Fire Hall was established in 1983 and upgraded in 2011. It houses Engine 3 and Rescue 3. Harmon Valley is base for six paid-on-call firefighters.
In 2019, members from the Harmon Valley Fire Hall responded to 2 incidents.
This Fire Hall is situated in Harmon Valley north the intersection of Range Road 192 and South Harmon Valley Road.
Fire Department Responses / Incidents
- December 28th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus Wildlife), Hwy 2 near Twp Rd 824
- Hall 1 Responded
- December 21st, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision (2 Vehicle), Hwy 2 near Twp Rd 822
- Hall 2 Responded
- December 17th, 2020 - Residential Structure Fire, Marie-Reine
- Halls 1 and Responded
- December 12th, 2020 - Chimney Fire, Three Creeks area
- Halls 1, 2, and 3 Responded
- December 3rd, 2020 - Excavator Fire, St. Isidore area
- Hall 1 Responded
- November 26th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway 2 @Twp Rd 810
- Hall 2 Responded
- November 6th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway 986, west of Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- November 6th, 2020 - Stand Down, Three Creeks
- Hall 1 Responded
- October 27th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway 2 @ Twp Rd 820
- Hall 2 Responded
- October 11th, 2020 - Medical Assist, Village of Nampa
- Hall 2 Responded
- October 6th, 2020 - Stand Down, Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- September 28th, 2020 - Medical Assist, Nampa Rural
- Hall 2 Responded
- September 19th, 2020 - Residential Structure Fire, Cadotte Lake Hamlet
- Hall 1 & 2 Responded
- August 23rd, 2020 - Vehicle Fire, Marie-Reine area
- all 2 Responded
- August 20th, 2020 - Residential Structure Fire, Harmon Valley area
- Halls 1, 2, and 3 Responded
- August 20th, 2020 - Vehicle Fire, Three Creeks area
- Hall 1 Responded
- August 14th, 2020 - Electrical Hazard, village of Nampa
- Hall 2 Responded
- August 4th, 2020 - Stand Down, Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- August 1st, 2020 - Mutual Aid (Drone Support), Peace River
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- June 29th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 744 near Twp Rd 822
- Hall 2 Responded
- June 27th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 2 near Twp Rd 822
- Hall 2 Responded
- June 25th - Motor Vehicle Collision - Fairgrounds Road
- Hall 1 Responded
- June 20th, 2020 - Mutual Aid (Outdoor Fire), MD Smoky River
- Hall 2 Responded
- June 17th, 2020 - Stand Down, Little Buffalo area
- Hall 1 Responded
- June 14th, 2020 - Industrial Tank Farm Fire, Harmon Valley area
- Halls 2, and 3 Responded
- June 11th, 2020 - Outdoor Fire, Harmon Valley Area
- Hall 1 Responded
- June 2nd, 2020 - Monitored Alarm, St.Isidore hamlet
- Hall 1 Responded
- May 29th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 2 East Hill
- Hall 1 Responded
- May 17th, 2020 - Stand Down, Marie-Reine area
- Hall 2 Responded
- May 16th, 2020 - Stand Down, St. Isidore area
- Hall 1 Responded
- May 15th & 17th, 2020 - Drone Search & Rescue, Cadotte Lake area
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- May 15th, 2020 - Drone Search & Rescue, Little Buffalo area
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- May 14th, 2020 - Outdoor Fire, Three Creeks area
- Hall 1 Responded
- May 13th, 2020 - Mutual Aid (Outdoor Fire), MD Smoky River
- Hall 2 Responded
- May 3rd, 2020 - Outdoor Fire, St. Isidore are
- Hall 1 Responded
- April 17th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 986 west of Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- April 6th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 986 near CNRL Plant
- Hall 1 Responded
- March 23rd, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 2 near Twp Rd 830
- Hall 1 Responded
- March 2nd, 2020 - Residential Structure Fire, Little Buffalo
- Halls 1 and 2 Responded
- March 2nd, 2020 - Monitored Alarm, St. Isidore area
- Hall 1 Responded
- February 21st, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 2 neat Twp Rd 822
- Hall 2 Reponded
- February 21st, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 2 East Hill
- Hall 1 Responded
- Febryary 10th, 2020 - Vehicle Fire, Nampa Rural area
- Hall 2 Responded
- February 5th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 986 near Rge Rd 201
- Hall 1 Responded
- February 2nd, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Kauffman Hill
- Hall 1 Responded
- January 17th, 2020 - Medical Assist, Reno area
- Hall 2 Responded
- January 15th, 2020 - Structure Fire, Marie-Reine area
- Halls 1, 2, and 3 Responded
- January 13th, 2020 - Vehicle Fire, Three Creeks area
- Hall 1 Responded
- January 11th, 2020 - Structure Fire
- Halls 1, 2, and 3 Responded
- January 11th, 2020 - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 986 East Hill
- Hall 1 Responded
Levels of Evacuation / Shelter-in-Place
The purpose of the Evacuation Alert is to inform the community of a potential or current threat which could lead to an Evacuation Order. An Evacuation Alert allows for the affected population to begin preparations to evacuate (fuelling vehicles, gathering documents, preparing food and water, etc) whilst providing them with information regarding the evacuation. This may be an appropriate time to consider the evacuation of vulnerable populations.
An Evacuation Alert may be announced by one, or a combination of the following means:
- Alberta Emergency Alert
- Door to Door
- Media
- County Social Media & Website
- Voyent Alert
When an Evacuation Order is issued the impacted population should leave the specified area immediately. An Evacuation Order will provide them with information regarding the evacuation and include the fact that this is a mandatory Evacuation Order. Affected population should:
- Listen/Monitor:
- Radio / Media
- Alberta Emergency Alert
- County Social Media/website
- Voyent Alert
- Follow instructions of messaging
- Take the Evacuation Kit with you
- Ensure your pets are cared for
- Leave your home unlocked and place an evacuation notice on the front door
- Register at the Reception Centre
Following the Order, a sweep may be done by Emergency Personnel to ensure the affected population received the messaging.
- Prescription and non-prescription medications
- Cash, in small denominations
- Non-perishable food
- Non-electric can opener
- Bottled water
- Battery-powered radio
- Flashlights
- Extra batteries
- Extra clothes
- Important documents
- First aid kit
- Special needs items – baby, elderly, disabled, pets
In the event of a hazardous chemical release in your community, you may be instructed by the authorities to “shelter-in-place”. Seek immediate shelter where you are, whether at home, work or school, in most cases shelter is only required for a few hours.
- GO INSIDE
- Close all windows and doors and stay on the ground level floor, not in the basement
- Turn off furnace, air conditioner and exhaust fans
- Seal an inside room with damp towels at the base of the door
- Listen to local radio for further instructions
- Keep phone lines free so we can contact you
Become a Firefighter:
Northern Sunrise County Protective Services is recruiting for paid-on-call firefighters for the St.Isidore/Three Creeks, Nampa and Harmon Valley Fire Halls.
For more information, or to apply call 780-624-8323 or email a completed application to general@northernsunrise.net
Standard Operating Guidelines:
Northern Sunrise County Regional Protective Service is committed providing outstanding service to it's citizens. The Standard Operating Guidelines were developed to maintain the level of service.
Dangerous Goods Reporting:
In the event of an accidental release of dangerous goods, the person who has possession of the dangerous goods must make an immediate report of the release to the Fire Department. More information on Dangerous Goods and Rail Safety can be found on the Transportation Alberta website.
Fire Bylaws and Permits:
Visit our CivicWeb Portal to view our County bylaws.
Fire permits are free, and are available at the County office.
Businesses Receive Fire Services Recognition Awards
What if you called for help and no one came? Without the volunteer men and women fire fighters and the support of local business that allow their staff to respond during working hours, there would be no one to help. Thank you to all businesses who employ our volunteer firefighters.
