The Sidney Fire Department participates in the First Responder Program in conjunction with the BC Ambulance Service. Crews will respond in Suburban #906 with a crew of four firefighters for medical emergencies. The First Responder vehicle carries a medical kit as well as oxygen. The vehicle is also equipped with life jackets for responding to marine medical emergencies and a rabbit tool for gaining entry through locked doors.

All firefighters are certified to First Responder Level 3 which is accomplished by taking fourty hours of training. Crews are then given refresher courses throughout the year during the Thursday night training nights that the fire fighters attend.