Wheatland Closes Gleichen Fire Department

Posted 25 minutes ago  -

Effective immediately, the Gleichen District Fire Association and Gleichen District Fire Department will have no further responsibilities for fighting fires and providing emergency services within Wheatland County as per Council Resolution.

County Council is confident that there will be no interruption of fire and emergency services in the Gleichen area.
In the interim, fire protection and emergency services for the Gleichen area will be provided by the neighbouring Standard and Cluny Fire Departments.
The County is committed to ensuring proper protocols and procedures are in place for the fire protection services in Wheatland County.
County Council in the near future plans to meet with the Gleichen and area residents to discuss a going forward plan for maintaining fire and emergency services in the Gleichen area.
For further information contact Wheatland County Administration at 403-934-3321.


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