Town of Banff

Emergency

In an emergency, all protective services in the Town of Banff and Banff National Park can be reached by dialing 911.

Emergency dispatch services within Banff National Park are co-ordinated by the Town of Banff Fire Department. The Fire Department also co-ordinates disaster services within the town.

Fire emergencies and serious road and highway accidents throughout Banff National Park and the Banff townsite are handled the Fire Department.

The Town of Banff's law enforcement (other than municipal bylaw enforcement) is the responsibility of the RCMP, Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Ambulance service for the Town of Banff and Banff National Park is provided by Banff Emergency Medical Services (EMS), in conjunction with Mineral Springs Hospital.

The Town of Banff has a Municipal Emergency Plan, and we encourage everyone to get a copy of our Emergency Guide (download it, or visit Banff Town Hall to pick up a copy) and use it to prepare for natural disasters that could leave us without essential services.