Free cholesterol screenings

Thanks to a partnership with Pfizer Canada, The Calgary Fire Department provides the community with free, accurate and informative cholesterol screenings in the hopes of preventing one of the leading medical calls it responds to each year. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, high cholesterol can lead to stroke or heart disease, the No.1 killer in Canada. Early detection is crucial to saving lives, so it is very important for all Calgarians 20 years or older, to check their cholesterol regularly. To help understand cholesterol The Calgary Fire department has put together a frequently asked questions about cholesterol web page.

Where can I get my cholesterol checked?

Free cholesterol screenings (checks) are provided at the following fire stations daily between the hours of 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. (seven days-a-week) ,No appointment is necessary, simply drop in to one of the fire stations below when you have 20 minutes.

• Vista Heights Fire Station No. 4: 1991 18 Avenue N.E.
• Rosscarrock Fire Station No. 8: 1720 45 Street S.W.
• Ogden Fire Station No. 9: 2515 78 Avenue S.E.
• Briar Hill Fire Station No. 10: 1909 16 Avenue N.W.
• Huntington Hills Fire Station No. 18: 415 68 Avenue N.W.
• Parkland Fire Station No. 19: 13807 Parkland Boulevard S.E.
• Lincoln Park Fire Station No. 20: 2800 Peacekeepers Way S.W.
• Silver Springs Fire Station No. 21: 209 Silvergrove Drive N.W.
• Southview Fire Station No. 23: 2727 26 Avenue S.E.
• Cedarbrae Fire Station No. 24: 2607 106 Avenue S.W.
• Midnapore Fire Station No. 26: 450 Midpark Way S.E.
• Edgemont Fire Station No. 28: 7925 Edgemont Boulevard N.W.
• Coach Hill Fire Station No. 29: 7027 Coach Hill Road S.W.
• McKenzie Town Fire Station No. 30: 6 McKenzie Towne Gate S.E.

What happens when I get my cholesterol checked?

Getting your cholesterol checked is a simple process. On average, a visit with our trained firefighters will take about 20 minutes. You will be asked to fill out a brief assessment form.

1. You will be asked to fill out a brief assessment form for our records. Your name, address and phone number will be kept strictly confidential, however, you may be contacted by the Fire Department in the future to determine if the program has been beneficial to you.
2. Next, all that is required for a cholesterol screening is a small finger poke to obtain a few drops of blood.
3. The blood is then inserted into a cholesterol analyzing machine. Seven minutes later, you will receive your results.
4. Based on your results, the firefighter will make a recommendation for your cardiovascular health and give you a free wallet-sized card for your reference.