Location: 51.081917, -114.140131
Fire Station 17 supports the established northwest community of Varsity, near the University of Calgary and Alberta Children’s Hospital. The station’s location puts it in close proximity to several educational and medical institutions, where quick emergency response is vital. Crews at this station are trained in both structural fire suppression and EMS support, and they frequently participate in first responder readiness training with campus security teams. Station 17 also runs seasonal home safety workshops for local seniors and new homeowners, making it a pillar of community preparedness in the Varsity area.
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– addr:housenumber: 3740
– amenity: fire_station
– building: yes
– name: Fire Station 17 (Varsity)
– operator: Calgary Fire Department
– operator:wikidata: Q5019670
– addr_street: 32 Avenue NW
– addr_city: Calgary