There is a total of five fire halls in the Lesser Slave River region; the greatest distance between halls being 120 kilometers. These five facilities serve and protect more than ten thousand kilometers primarily through the grit and determination of volunteer firefighters.
The Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service attends an average of 350 calls each year, including structure fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle collisions, dangerous goods, disaster response, water response, water rescue, industrial incidents, and technical rescue (rope, ice).
The Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service is unique within the province, as a regional integrated and multi-jurisdictional volunteer fire department operated under one administration and command. The headquarters is located in the Town of Slave Lake.
The Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service is comprised of:
- A Full-Time Fire Chief
- A Full-Time Deputy Fire Chief
- A Full-Time Administrative Assistant
- A Full-Time Maintenance Officer
Being a regional fire department, it also has a full-time Deputy Chief of Rural Operations, plus four members of the FireSmart crew.
Contact Information
Alex Pavcek
Fire Chief
| fireadmin (@) slavelake.ca | |
| Phone | 780.849.4110 |
| Fax | 780.849.4104 |
Regional Landfill & Recycling Resources
Prohibited & Accepted Items
Guidelines on how to separate different types of waste, and what items are llowed into the regional landfills.
Tips on Sorting Recyclables
Recommendations to divert waste away from the landfill, either for recycling as with metal and electronics, or for use on-site.
Forms, Bylaws and Policies
View and download all current forms, bylaws and policies related to proper disposal of waste in the Lesser Slave River region.
Hall 1
901 4 Street Northwest, Slave Lake AB T0G 2A1
Hall 1 is located in the Town of Slave Lake. It is comprised of 33 volunteer firefighters split into three batallions with a Captain and Lieutenant. It is also the main office of all the full-time staff.
Apparatus Roster:
- Unit 111: 2009 75 Aerial Ladder Truck
- Unit 121: 2011 M2 Front Line Engine
- Unit 122: 2011 M2-Red Wildland Engine
- Unit 123: 1999 4900 DG Truck
- Unit 131: 2007 M2106 Rescue Truck
Hall 2
1726 Southshore Dr. E, Widewater AB T0G 0M0
Hall 2 is located in the Hamlet of Widewater, AB. Widewater is located 20km west of Slave Lake. It is comprised of 15 volunteer firefighters. There is a Captain and two Lieutenants.
Apparatus Roster:
- Unit 221: 2007 4400 Front Line Engine
- Unit 251: 2012 M2106 Single Axle Tender
Hall 4
1 Avenue, Flatbush AB T0G 0Z0
Hall 4 is located in Flatbush, AB. Flatbush is located 100km south of Slave Lake. It is comprised of 15 volunteer firefighters. There is a Captain and two Lieutenants.
Apparatus Roster:
- Unit 421: 2011 M23 Front Line Engine
- Unit 451: 2011 M2112 Tandem
Hall 3
Range Road 11A, Smith AB T0G 2B0
Hall 3 is located in Smith, AB. Smith is located 75km south east of Slave Lake. It is comprised of 15 volunteer firefighters. There is a Captain and two Lieutenants.
Apparatus Roster:
- Unit 321: 2007 M2 Front Line Engine
- Unit 351: 2012 M2106 Single Axle Tender
Hall 5
West Mitsue Ind Road, Slave Lake AB T0G 2A0
Hall 5 is located in the Industrial Park of Mitsue. Mitsue Industrial Park is located 20km east of Slave Lake. It is comprised of 15 volunteer firefighters. There is a Captain and two Lieutenants.
Apparatus Roster:
- Unit 511: 2010 1871-W Ladder Truck
- Unit 521: 2004 Med-Con Front Line Engine
Latest Fire Services News
MD Lifts Evacuation Order
The mandatory evacuation notice has been lifted for residents along the Old Smith Highway.
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Provincial Fire Ban in Effect
The Province of Alberta is restricting fires within the Forest Protection Area (FPA). Effective May 5, 2023, until further notice.
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