Rocky Mountain House Volunteer Search and Rescue (Rocky SAR) is a dedicated group of volunteers trained in the skills and techniques of ground search and rescue. Some of the services that this group provides include ground search and rescue services, cliff and embankment rescue, assistance to emergency services, avalanche response trained snowshoe and ski search and rescue teams, emergency management trained personnel, and mutual aid to other jurisdictions.
In recognition of the valuable work that these dedicated volunteers undertake, Clearwater County supports Rocky SAR by covering some of their operating costs through an annual grant and insurance for their building and assets. For more information, visit the Rocky SAR website.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) who operate detachments within Clearwater County:
Rocky Mountain House
4428 - 45 Street
Rocky Mountain House, AB
T4T 1P3
Administration: 403.845.2882
Complaint Line: 403.845.2881
Sundre
215 - 6 Avenue NE
Sundre, AB
T0M 1X0
Administration: 403.638.3675
Complaint Line: 403.638.3655
Rimbey
Box 919
Rimbey, AB
T0C 2J0
Administration: 403.843.2224
Complaint Line: 403.843.2223
Innisfail
4904 - 45 Avenue
Innisfail, AB
T4G 1N8
Administration: 403.227.3342
Complaint Line: 403.227.3341
Ground Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Clearwater County is provided by several different organizations and are all under the jurisdiction of the Province of Alberta. The primary groups providing ground EMS are:
Associated Ambulance (Rocky, Nordegg & Rimbey)
Associated Ambulance Service is located at 5014 - 49 Ave in the Town of Rimbey
For more information on Associated Ambulance, please visit their website.
Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) provides air ambulance. STARS flies missions to different areas of the County each year and receives yearly financial support from Clearwater County. When required by residents and visitors, STARS provides timely transportation to advanced medical facilities in Edmonton and Calgary. For more information on STARS, please visit their website.
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Fire Rating
Todays fire rating is Low
Current Fire Rating:Low
The wildfire danger in Clearwater County is LOW.
If you see smoke in the forest, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
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FireSmart Debris Burning Near Nordegg
Debris pile burning will begin February 26, 2026, and continue intermittently until April 30, 2026, as part of ongoing FireSmart work in the Nordegg area. Smoke may be visible at times. Burning will only occur under safe conditions.
If you're planning on lighting a brush pile in Clearwater County, don't forget to complete a burn notification.
To submit a burn notification, visit: https://www.clearwatercounty.ca/burnnotifications or call the 24-hour burn notification line at 403-845-7711.