Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services responded to 587 calls for service in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Fire chief Scott Driver said call volumes are within normal seasonal ranges and that the total number of calls was slightly lower than in the previous quarter.
About 30 per cent of calls were related to fire rescue, while 70 per cent involved pre-hospital care, which is consistent with past quarters.
Driver said it’s also important that residents take precautions with home heating during the winter month.
“As colder weather continues, we’re encouraging residents to pay close attention to home heating safety,” said 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.”
The full quarterly report can be found here.
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