Alberta Fire Aid Society

08/06/2026

Hydraulic Rescue Tools – Closed Bid Opportunity

The Alberta Fire Aid Society has been made aware of an upcoming GCSurplus closed-bid sale for two hydraulic rescue kits (Jaws of Life).

GCSurplus is currently identifying fire departments, emergency services, and other qualified organizations familiar with the use of hydraulic rescue equipment that may be interested in participating.

Interested organizations will receive details and photos of the equipment directly from GCSurplus and will be invited to submit a closed bid by a specified deadline. The equipment will likely be awarded to the highest bidder.

Interested in bidding?
Send the Alberta Fire Aid Society a DM and we will provide you with the appropriate GCSurplus contact information.

Please feel free to share or tag a department that may be interested.

07/01/2026

Seeing these tools in the hands of a department that will put them to work protecting their community is exactly what the Alberta Fire Aid Society is all about.

Thank you to Enderby Fire Department for sharing this and for the kind words. Knowing these tools will strengthen your rescue capability and help keep both firefighters and the public safer makes all the effort worthwhile.

We wish your members many years of safe training and successful service with the equipment. Stay safe!

The Enderby & District Fire Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to Alberta Fire Aid Society for their generous donation of a complete set of vehicle extrication tools.

Motor vehicle incidents are the most common emergency calls we respond to, and this equipment will have an immediate impact on our ability to serve our community. Until now, we relied on a single set of extrication tools for our entire response area. With a second complete set, we can equip additional apparatus, improve our readiness, and maintain rescue capability when our primary rescue truck is committed to an incident.

Our volunteers train hard to provide the highest level of service possible, and this donation gives them the equipment they need to safely and effectively rescue patients when every second counts. It also provides greater resilience for our large response area, ensuring we're better prepared should multiple incidents occur at the same time.

This generous support represents far more than just new equipment—it is an investment in the safety of our firefighters, our patients, and everyone who lives in or travels through the Enderby & District Fire Department response area.

To everyone at Alberta Fire Aid Society, thank you for your commitment to supporting fire departments and strengthening emergency response capabilities. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in our community, and we are truly grateful.

Thank you!

06/07/2026

Available for request. Older holmatro dual line set with pump and hoses.

06/04/2026

LDH manifolds available. 5” LDH Storz to 2.5” BAT male.

06/04/2026

🚒 VX TOOL PROGRAM – ROUND 3 CLOSED 🚒

Round 3 of the Alberta Fire Aid Society VX Tool Program is now officially closed.

We would like to thank every department that took the time to apply and share their operational needs with us. The applications highlighted the challenges many rural, volunteer, remote, and under-resourced departments continue to face when building and maintaining vehicle extrication capabilities.

We are pleased to announce that six fire departments across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan have been selected to receive rescue tool packages through this round of the program.

This initiative will help improve vehicle rescue capability, responder safety, and service delivery in the communities these departments protect.

Looking ahead, we anticipate reopening the application process for Round 4 later this summer once additional inventory has been processed and assessed.

⚡ Please note that Holmatro 240V Electric Dual-Port Pump packages remain available at this time. Departments interested in these systems are encouraged to contact Alberta Fire Aid Society, as applications for these specific setups can be submitted at any time.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Alberta Fire Aid Society through equipment donations, partnerships, and volunteer efforts.

Together we equip. Together we save lives.

05/21/2026

🚒 Alberta Fire Aid Society – VX Tool Program Round 3 🚒

Applications for the Round 3 Vehicle Extrication (VX) Tool Program are now being accepted.

This program is intended to support fire departments looking to build, improve, or expand their vehicle extrication capability.

Priority consideration will be given to departments with no current rescue tool capability, however applications are also welcomed from departments seeking to:
• Upgrade aging equipment
• Add a second rescue tool complement
• Improve operational coverage and redundancy
• Expand rescue capability within their response area

Available equipment may include:
• Holmatro single port CORE hydraulic pumps w/ ram/combi
• Limited dual port 240v electric pump systems w 2 ram/ 2combi
• Select HURST full set extrication tool packages

We recognize that many rural, volunteer, remote, and under-resourced departments face significant financial barriers in acquiring modern rescue equipment. This program exists to help bridge that gap and improve rescue capability across Canada.

🗓 Application intake closes May 30, 2026.

Initial request / Application form please submit on our website. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4cR22DzDJZrTIPlzEXnZ0MS26QXuo4h49kOjrroRxsaXdKw/viewform

Questions can be directed to:
📧 [email protected]

05/14/2026

The Alberta Fire Aid Society is proud to support another rural fire department with the donation of a complete vehicle extrication package to the Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department, located north of Prince George.

This donation will help strengthen the department’s emergency response capabilities and support firefighter training for motor vehicle rescue incidents in a remote area where resources can be limited and response times matter.

The Bear Lake department has been actively rebuilding and expanding its operational capabilities, including developing training programs for hydraulic extrication. We encourage everybody to learn more about their project and community efforts here:

https://association.blvfd.ca/projects/hydraulic.php

Volunteer fire departments across Canada continue to do incredible work protecting their communities with limited resources, and partnerships like this help ensure firefighters have access to modern life-saving equipment when seconds count.

Thank you to everybody involved in making this donation possible, and congratulations to the members of the Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department on this important addition to your department. 🚒💪

04/29/2026

🚒 Round 3 – VX Tool Program Now Open

Alberta Fire Aid is opening Round 3 of the VX Tool Program for fire departments seeking to build, improve, or expand their vehicle extrication capabilities.

This program is intended to support departments that currently have no extrication tools, outdated equipment, or limited rescue capability in their response area.

While priority will be given to departments with no current tool capability and approvals in place to begin implementation, applications are also welcomed from departments looking to upgrade aging equipment or augment their current tool complement.

Available equipment is limited and may include:

• Holmatro CORE hydraulic pumps
• CORE combi tools
• CORE telescopic rams
• CORE hoses and accessories
• Limited electric pump options where available
• HURST vehicle extrication tool sets. Dual line single port system.
• Holmatro 2 port 240v pump system available

Approved departments will be responsible for coordinating pickup or freight arrangements.

Priority consideration will be based on demonstrated operational need, readiness to place the tools in service, and ability to train members on safe use and maintenance.

Departments interested in applying can complete the Round 3 application form here:

https://forms.gle/5XXvXFEaQcvHSxWVA

Alberta Fire Aid is proud to continue supporting fire departments—especially those in rural, remote, First Nations, and under-resourced communities.

Questions can be directed to:

📧 [email protected]

Equipment is limited. Applications will be reviewed based on need, readiness, and available inventory.

04/20/2026

Great work by Lemberg and District Volunteer Fire Brigade and everyone involved. This is exactly what the Alberta Fire Aid Society is about — getting the right tools into the hands of firefighters and backing it up with real, hands-on training.

Appreciate the local partners who stepped up with vehicles and support. That’s what makes these weekends work.

This kind of training directly translates to better outcomes on the highway when it matters most. Stay safe out there and keep building it.

04/06/2026

🔥 AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT – WILDLAND BACKPACK PUMPS 🔥

Alberta Fire Aid Society currently has 20L (5-gallon) backpack wildland pumps available for distribution.

Each pump features:
• Durable poly tank (UV and corrosion resistant)
• Adjustable shoulder straps for carry comfort
• Large fill opening for quick refill/cleaning
• Integrated pump and hose assembly
• Reflective striping for visibility

📦 Shipping Info:
Units are packaged 3 per box for transport efficiency.

⚠️ Program Notes:
These are practical, entry-level tools intended to support departments lacking sufficient wildland equipment or needing to build baseline capability.

📍 Request Process:
If your department has a demonstrated need, please reach out on our request form:

https://sites.google.com/site/albertafireaid/firefighter-turnout-gear

As always, priority will be given to departments with limited resources.

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👏 Donor Recognition

A big thank you to Total Trenchless Ltd for stepping up with this donation of wildland backpack pumps.

This is exactly the kind of timely, field-proven equipment that makes a real difference for departments dealing with grass and brush fire response. Gear like this doesn’t sit on a shelf, it gets used, and it fills a very specific operational gap.

We appreciate the support and partnership in helping get practical tools into the hands of crews who need them most.