About the Authority

The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority was formed in 1996 as a “joint agency” to provide fire protection services to the M.D. of Bonnyville and the Town of Bonnyville.  The current makeup of the Authority includes Fire Stations at Goodridge, Glendon, Iron River, Bonnyville, Lacorey, Fort Kent and Ardmore and a seasonal station at Crane Lake.  In addition, the Cold Lake Fire Department provides services to the eastern edge of the M.D. under a contract with the BRFA.

In 2005, the Authority took over the provision of 911/dispatch services for the area from Wainwright and District Ambulance Society.  In 2011 we expanded our 911/dispatch service to Smoky Lake County and St. Paul County. Our current staff level is 6 full time staff, 5 part time staff, 4 casual staff and approximately 160 volunteers.

The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority is administered by a Board of Directors, which is comprised of an equal number of representatives from the two sponsoring Municipalities.  The Mayor of Bonnyville and the Reeve of the M.D. of Bonnyville alternate as Chair and Vice-Chair. Our annual operating budget is $1.14 million, which is 55% funded by the two Municipalities.

Our Services

We currently provide emergency response services to fire, rescue and dangerous goods incidents in the following areas:  M.D. of Bonnyville, Town of Bonnyville, Summer Villages of Bonnyville Beach and Pelican Narrows, and the Village of Glendon.  We have mutual Aid Agreements with Cold Lake First Nations, Kehewin Cree Nation, Elizabeth Métis Settlement, City of Cold Lake, County of St. Paul and Lac La Biche County.

In 2010 the Authority concluded the renegotiation of the industrial fire protection contracts extending our relationship with the 2 primary oil companies in the area through until 2025.  This new contract includes a one million dollar contribution for apparatus and equipment upgrading in our Bonnyville Station.

We are also the service provider for Fire Investigation, Fire Inspection and Prevention, Fire and Life Safety Education programs and Firefighter training within the same area. A jointly operated Quality Management Plan for Fire Safety is in place for all the Municipalities in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 including the City of Cold Lake.