Stoney Nakoda Fire Department disbands – Rocky Mountain Outlook

STONEY NAKODA – The Stoney Nakoda Fire Department is no longer responding to emergency calls on the First Nation reserve after being disolved last week, leaving 3,700 residents vulnerable to emergencies.

Jeff Beddome, the fire chief for the department, unexpectedly resigned from his position last week and told area fire chiefs in an email the Stoney Nakoda Fire Department was disbanding.

The Outlook was unable to reach Beddome and has not seen the email, however, Rick Lyster, the fire chief for the Exshaw Fire Department, confirmed the Stoney Nakoda Fire Department is no longer operating.