Calgary Fire Department
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| Established | 1885 (Calgary Hook, Ladder and Bucket Corps) |
| Annual calls | ~60,000 |
| Employees | 1400 (all staff) |
| Fire chief | Steve Dongworth |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Stations | 39 |
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| Calgary Fire Department | |
The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) provides fire services for the city of Calgary, Alberta.
The department was created on 25 August 1885 as the Calgary Hook, Ladder and Bucket Corps and a chemical engine was ordered soon after. The first Captain was George Constantine. Prior to the formation of the Corps, wells had been dug throughout the town in 1884 at the recommendation of George Murdoch, Mayor of the Town of Calgary. Prior to 1909, it was a volunteer fire department. In 1909, 40 full-time firefighters were hired.[1] In 1910, it purchased its first motorized fire truck.[2]
As of March 31, 2015, the department has 39 stations and employs over 1,400 personnel in both operational and non-operational roles. Their headquarters is located at 4124 11th Street SE.
Operations
The Chief and 5 Deputy Chiefs are the senior ranks of the department.
There are 39 stations assigned to the 14 wards across the city.[3]
References
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