The G.F.D. is a group of men and women who volunteer to protect lives and property from fire. They are at the community's service 24 hours a day, every day of the year. They protect people, homes, schools and businesses, and they improve the quality of life in the community by making it a safer place in which to live.

The purpose of this web site is to introduce you to the services the G.F.D. members provide, and to educate you on fire safety. An interesting history of the department is also available.

Granum Fire Department Members 2009
Front Row: Captain Leonard Rondeau, Deputy Fire Chief Ben Hann, Fire Chief Travis Coleman, Captain Allyn Vandervalk, Captain Walter Havinga
Back row: Matt Hann, Ron Wutke, Gary Uhl,Mark Weatherhead, Justin Vandervalk, Glenn Ring, Eleanor Rondeau

Up-coming Events

In January 2010, Fire Chief Travis Coleman will be teaching the S-300 in Granum, and students living within the MD of Willow Creek will be participating.

The annual Granum Fire Department fundraiser dinner will be held in February.

2009 in Review

The Granum Fire Department was kept very busy in 2009, responding to a record number of calls, 50 in total, ranging from MVCs, structure fires, grass fires, medical calls and false alarms.

The G.F.D. hosted their annual dinner in February, the ball tournament in June, and provided safety services during the fire works on Canada Day and at the Gospel Jamboree in July.

Also in 2009, Fire Chief Travis Coleman finished his 1001 courses and obtained his instructors certificates. He taught three 1001 courses over the year and has really enjoyed his role of instructing fire fighters and helping them to become certified.

Where in the world is Granum?

Located in the country of Canada, in the province of Alberta, the town of Granum is on Highway #2, 150 km (75 miles) South of the city of Calgary and 100 km (60 miles) North of the US border at Carway. West of Granum are the Foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and to the East are the great prairie grain fields. Visit the official web site of the Town of Granum at www.townofgranum.com.

The Extraordinary!