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Station 5 Steps Up for Cancer Support

Out in Spruce View, Red Deer County Station 5 may be a smaller rural hall, but our commitment to our community is anything but small. Every call we respond to, every training night, and every public event has one goal: keeping our neighbours safe. This year, we’re taking that commitment to a new height—57 storeys, to be exact—by joining the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge in Calgary.

Why We Climb

Firefighters see first-hand how hard cancer hits families, friends, coworkers, and members of our own fire service. The Stairclimb Challenge is our chance to fight back in a different way. Wearing our gear and climbing 1,370 steps is difficult, but it is nothing compared to the challenges faced by people living with cancer and those who support them.

The event raises funds for Wellspring Alberta, which provides free programs and services to people affected by cancer—patients, caregivers, kids, and families—so that no one has to face cancer alone. It also supports firefighter-focused assistance, recognizing the physical and mental toll this job can take.

Station 5’s Role

For our crew at Station 5, this climb is about more than fitness or bragging rights. It is about:

• Honouring community members who have battled or are battling cancer.

• Standing with fellow firefighters who have faced occupational cancers.

• Showing that even a rural station can have a big impact when we work together.

We train on our own time, before and after shifts, running stairs, working on cardio, and preparing our bodies and minds for the climb. Every step we take in training represents the support we hope to provide to someone facing one of the hardest fights of their life.

How You Can Help

You do not need to wear bunker gear or climb stairs to be part of this effort—your support from home means just as much.

• Consider making a donation of any amount to our Stairclimb fundraising page.

• Share our link with friends, family, or coworkers and help spread the word.

• Dedicate your gift in honour or memory of someone who has faced cancer.

Together, we can turn each step into real, tangible support for people who need it.

A Message from Station 5

From all of us at Station 5, thank you for cheering us on, supporting our crew, and standing with those affected by cancer. We’re proud to represent Red Deer County on the stairs, and even prouder to climb on behalf of our community.

If you’re able, please donate what you can and help us reach our goal—one step, one storey, and one act of generosity at a time.