Okotoks Fire & Rescue is now "fired up" to serve the community with even greater excellence.
Okotoks Fire & Rescue has achieved Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a prestigious international designation recognizing the department’s commitment to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in emergency service delivery.
Okotoks is now the ninth Canadian municipality and the second in Alberta to earn this accreditation, joining a select group of over 300 accredited agencies worldwide. This achievement is a testament to the professionalism, dedication, and determination of everyone involved in the department.
The accreditation process involved a rigorous voluntary review of all aspects of the fire service, including governance, community risk, emergency response, training, workforce development, infrastructure, financial resources, and performance measurement. Okotoks Fire & Rescue completed a comprehensive self-assessment, which was independently reviewed and validated by a team of fire-service professionals.
As part of the process, the department completed a Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover, which uses local risks, response data, and service demands to guide planning and set clear performance expectations. This resulted in an evidence-based roadmap for serving a growing and increasingly complex community.
Accreditation establishes an ongoing framework for measuring performance, addressing opportunities for improvement, and adapting services as community needs evolve. It confirms that the department’s decisions are grounded in evidence, its service levels respond to community risk, and the organization is committed to learning and improving.
Learn more about Okotoks Fire & Rescue at okotoks.ca/fire
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