Started with volunteers in 1960, Airdrie had one pump apparatus from Saskatoon Fire Equipment Co. for $8326.99. In 1979, serving a population of 3,879, Airdrie Emergency Services (AES) moved into a shared building at 805 Main Street with Parks, Public Works and Fleet Maintenance.In 1980, Airdrie City Council and the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce directed staff to purchase a 1979 Ambulance from Ambucraft of Innisfail for a cost of $21,650 and began as an integrated service shortly thereafter. Airdrie fire halls are also renumbered to remain in alignment with the regional numbering system: