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 14 paid-on-call firefighters operate from this station. In 2020, firefighters from Hall 1 responded to 31 calls for service.
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 2020, Hall 2 responded to 22 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 2020, members from the Harmon Valley Fire Hall responded to 4 calls for service.
This Fire Hall is situated in Harmon Valley north the intersection of Range Road 192 and South Harmon Valley Road.
Fire Department Responses / Incidents
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Legend:
Hall 1: St. Isidore
Hall 2: Nampa
Hall 3: Harmon ValleyNovember 2021
- November 20th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Hwy 986, West of Cadotte Lake
- Hall 1 Responded
- November 13th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus Wildlife), Twp Rd 810, near Rge Rd 205
- Hall 2 Responded
- November 11th, 2021 - Monitored Alarm, Marie-Reine Area
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- November 11th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Single Vehicle), Hwy 986, West of Simon Lake
- Hall 1 Responded
- November 3rd, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus Wildlife), Hwy 688, North of Twp Rd 842
- Hall 1 Responded
October 2021
- October 21st, 2021 - Outdoor Fire, St. Isidore Area
- Hall 1 Responded
- October 18th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus OHV), Calahesen Road, Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- October 16th, 2021 - Electrical Pole Fire - Nampa
- Hall 2 Responded
- October 6th, 2021 - Vehicle Collision, Rge Rd 204 within St. Isidore
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- October 4th, 2021 - Remote Area Rescue, North of Haig Lake
- Hall 1 Responded
- October 2nd, 2021 - Electrical Pole Fire, St. Isidore Area
- Hall 1 Responded
- October 1st, 2021 - Commercial Structure Fire, Mutual Aid - Peace River
- Hall 1 Responded
- October 1st, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus Wildlife), Hwy 986, West of Simon Lake
September 2021
- September 29th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Hwy 986 at Hwy 688
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- September 27th, 2021 - Medical Response, St. Isidore Area
- Hall 1 Responded
- September 23rd, 2021 - Monitored Alarm, Nampa Area
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- September 22nd, 2021 - Outdoor Fire - Mutual Aid - MD of Smoky River
- Hall1 & 2 Responded
- September 20th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, St. Isidore Area
- Hall 1 Responded
- September 19th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Ominiyak Road, Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- September 19th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Single Vehicle), Ominiyak Road, Little Buffalo
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- September 19th, 2021 - Monitored Alarm, Marie-Reine Area
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- September 13th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, KM 16 of Mercer East Haul Road
- Hall 1 Responded
- September 12th, 2021 - Commercial Structure Fire, Mutual Aid - Peace River
- Hall 1 Responded
- September 8th, 2021 - Combine Fire, Harmon Valley Area
- Hall 3 Responded
- September 8th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Three vehicles + 1 Wildlife), Hwy 2, North of Nampa
- Hall 2 Responded
August 2021
- August 26th, 2021 - Monitored Alarm, Three Creeks Area
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- August 23rd, 2021 - Vehicle Collision (Single Vehicle and Trailer), Hwy 688 North of St. Isidore
- Hall 1 Responded
- August 22nd, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Rge Rd 202 near Twp Rd 480
- Hall 1 Responded
- August 13th, 2021 - Outdoor Fire, Harmon Valley Area
- Halls 1, 2, and 3 Responded
- August 6th, 2021 - Vehicle Collision (Single Vehicle), Bottom of Grouard Trail
- Hall 1 Responded with the assistance of Peace River Fire Dept.
- August 6th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Three Vehicles), Hwy 2 North of Nampa
- Hall 2 Responded
July 2021
- July 25th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus Pedestrian), Fairgrounds Road
- Hall 1 Responded
- July 21st, 2021 - Monitored Alarm, St. Isidore
- Hall 1 Responded
- July 21st, 2021 - Monitored Alarm - Little Buffalo
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- July 17th, 2021 - Monitored Alarm, Three Creeks Area
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- July 13th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (2 Vehicle), Twp Rd 840, East of Hwy 688
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
June 2021
- June 10th, 2021 - Medical Responded, Marie-Reine Area
- Hall 2 Responded
- June 13th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Nampa
- Hall 2 Responded
- June 13th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus Wildlife), Hwy 2, South of Twp Rd 804
- Hall 2 Responded
- June 9th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Hwy 2, near Twp Rd 832.5
- Hall 1 Responded
- June 7th, 2021 - Other Call, Hwy 986, west of Cadotte Lake
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
May 2021
- May 31st, 2021 - Oilfield Structure Fire, Three Creeks
- Hall 1 & 2 Responded
- May 28th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Single Vehicle), North Harmon Valley Road, near Rge Rd 192
- May 21th, 2021 - Outdoor Fire, Mutual Aid - MD of Peace
- Hall 1 & 2 Responded
April 2021
- April 28th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Bear Trap Road, Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- April 7th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Northern Sunrise County Gateway Business Park
- Hall 1 Responded
- April 2nd, 2021 - Residential Structure Fire, Little Buffalo area
- Halls 1 & 2 Responded
March 2021
- March 23rd, 2021 - Monitored Alarm, Village of Nampa
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
- March 13, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Calahasen Road, Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- March 1st, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (2 Vehicle) Mercer East Haul Road
- Hall 1 Responded
February 2021
- February 24th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Sawan Road, Little Buffalo
- Hall 1 Responded
- February 22nd, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus Wildlife), Hwy 688 near Twp Rd 840
- Hall 1 Responded
- February 19th, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Single Vehicle in Ditch), Hwy 2, near Twp Rd 820
- Hall 2 Responded
- February 3rd, 2021 - Outbuilding Structure Fire, Marie-Reine area
- Halls 1, 2, and 3 Responded
- February 3rd, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Three Creeks area
- NSC Duty Officer Responded
January 2021
- January 23rd, 2021 - Motor Vehicle Collision (Vehicle versus Wildlife), Hwy 744, near Twp Rd 822
- Hall 2 Responded
December 2020
- 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 20th, 2021 - Vehicle Fire, Hwy 986, West of Cadotte Lake
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.
