To help reduce wildfire threats, the BC Wildfire Service will be supporting yaqan nu?iky – Lower Kootenay Band, in conducting a prescribed burn. This burn…
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Psychological wellness training opened for BCWS
The BC Occupational Awareness Training online program, administered by the BC Municipal Safety Association and First Responder Health, will be offered to BC Wildfire Service…
B.C. boosts wildfire-fighting capabilities
The B.C. government has announced it is upgrading and expanding the provincial firefighting aviation and ground fleet, as well as equipment for ground crews. Drawing…
Wildland firefighter recruitment underway
British Columbia is opening the door for more wildland firefighters with in-depth knowledge of local terrain to join the service. Aligned with the work of…
Category 3 open burning prohibitions being rescinded
Effective at 1 p.m. on October 13, all Category 3 open burning will once again be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction due to…
Prescribed burn planned for Matthew Creek area
The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the City of Kimberley in conducting a prescribed burn covering up to 20 hectares in the Matthew Creek…
Area restriction for Mia Creek wildfire rescinded
Effective at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 22, the area restriction that was established around the Mia Creek wildfire (N22240) will be rescinded. The Mia…
Kimberley FD to burn slash piles in various areas
The Kimberley Fire Department would like to address plans for the controlled burning of slash piles in and around the city, including those located within…
Area restriction for Jubilee Mountain wildfire rescinded
Effective immediately the Area Restriction that was established around the Jubilee Mountain wildfire (N22370), which originated approximately 19 kilometres southeast of Parson, will be rescinded….
Area restriction for Mount Bingay wildfire rescinded
Effective immediately the Area Restriction that was established around the Mount Bingay wildfire (N12546), which originated approximately 16 kilometres northwest of Elkford, will be rescinded….