We can only respond to requests within Calgary city limits and only for birthday … "It is important to recognize and value people who are reaching this milestone birthday. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth announced they are launching the Drive-By Birthday program to bring some joy to kids and seniors who are unable to gather with others to celebrate their special day. Article content. The wildly popular and uplifting drive-by birthday program put on by the Calgary Fire Department is now over.The City of Calgary initiative started in early April during the COVID-19 outbreak as a way for children, between the ages of four and 12, and citizens over the age of 75 to celebrate their special day while physical distancing.“This program is for people who don’t have an opportunity to have a birthday party as they regularly would, and reassuring the community we’re still here,” said Fire Chief Steve Dongworth at the time of the program’s kick-off. To help celebrate Calgarians’ birthdays, while respecting the rules of physical distancing, the Calgary Fire Department is offering Drive-By Birthdays to people between the ages of 4-12 and 75+.

CALGARY (660 NEWS) — The Calgary Fire Department is hoping to brighten people’s spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The wildly popular and uplifting drive-by birthday program put on by the Calgary Fire Department is now over.

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If a request is received less than two business days before the birthday, we will not be able to accommodate the request. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Article content. Visit our © 2020 Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. “When the crews showed up, there was a lady with a cat in her arms,” he said with a chuckle. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments.

The fire department said it's important to remember that a scheduled drive-by could be cancelled if crews are needed at an emergency.To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). It’s sure to bring a smile to the faces of your  friends and neighbours.If a request is received less than two business days before the birthday, we will not be able to accommodate the request.This is for birthdays only and not for any other celebrations such as anniversaries etc.During the pandemic, we encourage your friends and neighbours who want to take part in a Drive-By Birthday to maintain You will not receive a confirmation email. Photo courtesy City of Calgary. The Calgary Fire Department’s drive-by birthday program has ended. CALGARY (660 NEWS) — The Calgary Fire Department is hoping to brighten people’s spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their headquarters is located at 4144 11th Street SE. The Calgary Fire Department is now offering drive-by birthdays for Calgarians ages four to 12 and those 75+ in an effort to bring some cheer while respecting physical distancing. I’m hoping the community feels reassured knowing that we are still here for them.”The program ran through the months of April and May, completing more than 7,000 drive-by birthdays.Calgary’s first responders visited birthday girls and boys all over the city, complete with flashing lights and sirens.Fire crews travelled all over the city, bringing joy to self-isolating kids and seniors with birthdays.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.A welcome email is on its way. "Requests for a drive-by should be made online at least two days before the birthday. Calgary firefighters have already been […]

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