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Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety
This year’s National Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from October 5 to 11, is ‘Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.’ It highlights…
RDEK kicks off drive to recruit community firefighters
Step into a pivotal role in your community and make a lasting impact by joining the Columbia Valley or Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire…
Emergency Preparedness Fair in Invermere May 10
May 4-10 is National Emergency Preparedness Week, and to wrap up the week, we will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Fair on May 10 from…
RDEK firefighter pilot program sees great success
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has wrapped up its highly successful Firefighter Work Experience Pilot Program (WEP). “This year’s Work Experience Program was…
Dogs alert family to early morning structure fire
A couple in Athalmer is lucky to have escaped a structure fire this morning along Athalmer Road, thanks in large part to their dogs. “We…
Thin ice warning issued after rescue on Lake Windermere
There was a sobering reminder about the importance of ice safety yesterday afternoon (Nov. 30) after one person fell through the ice and had to…
Backyard fires prompt numerous calls to fire departments
The Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service has been fielding numerous calls of late regarding backyard fires. “Most of these calls come late at…
Windermere Fire hosting Halloween Haunted House
Members of the Windermere Fire Department are already hard at work preparing props as they gear up to host the community’s ghosts and goblins on…
Fire chief applauds responders for quick action
Incident shows fire dangers remain Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service Fire Chief Jim Miller is applauding the efforts of all those who responded…