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Cranbrook, BC (February 9, 2026) – Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) responded to 587 calls for service during the fourth quarter of 2025, with overall call volumes staying within normal seasonal ranges. In its report to Council on Monday night, CFES also noted that the total number of calls was slightly lower than in the previous quarter, reflecting a steady and manageable demand for emergency services as the year wrapped up.

The type of calls CFES responded to remained consistent with past quarters. About 30 per cent of calls were related to fire rescue, while 70 per cent involved pre-hospital care. While calls came in from across the community, crews saw a modest increase in activity in the downtown core, and in areas with higher-density housing and care facilities.

Fire and rescue crews handled 173 incidents over the quarter. These included four structure fires, 62 outdoor or miscellaneous fires, 66 fire alarm activations, and 41 rescue responses.

Medical calls continued to make up the majority of CFES’ work, with 414 pre-hospital care incidents spanning 30 different types of medical emergencies. The most common responses involved overdose, poisoning, or ingestion (65 calls), followed closely by breathing problems (64), chest pain (48), falls and back injuries (45), convulsions or seizures (33), and sick persons (26).

“As colder weather continues, we’re encouraging residents to pay close attention to home heating safety,” says Fire Chief Scott Driver. “Having furnaces and fireplaces inspected and maintained, using them as intended, and making sure working smoke detectors are installed on every level of the home are some of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce fire risk. These basic steps help give families an early warning and can prevent small issues from becoming serious emergencies.”