Safety in the classroom: Calgary Fire appeals to educators, parents and students for their continued partnership in annual School Fire Drill Program
Calgary firefighters visit hundreds of schools across the city annually to perform school fire drills. All schools in Calgary must complete six fire drills per school year, and one of these drills should be attended by the Calgary Fire Department (CFD). Through this program, firefighters and school staff can practice and access their evacuation procedures, reinforce life safety messages with students and families and connect teachers with fire safety educational resources. The drills also reinforce the importance of planning and rehearsing an escape plan not only at school, but at the children’s homes. CFD’s appeal for fire safety awareness comes at a time where residential fires are on the rise. Although overall fire-related incidents were comparable to last year’s levels, Calgary’s single-family residential fires were up over 28% in September 2026 compared to 2025. On October 22, members of CFD, along with representatives from the Calgary Catholic School District, conducted a school fire drill at St. Elizabeth Seton School. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth, along with newly-appointed Junior Fire Chief Kean Hallisey, activated the fire alarm in the school, ensuring that it works, while
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