Members of the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) Regional Fire & Rescue Services have deployed to support the BC Wildfire Service’s structural protection efforts…
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Fire Extinguisher Training this Sunday
Members of the South Country Fire Departments will be hosting an educational workshop this weekend to help residents learn how to properly use their fire…
Firefighter Recruitment Drive kicks off
A firefighter recruitment drive is underway for the Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Service and the Regional District of East Kootenay…
Tie Lake Transfer Station re-opened after fire
The Tie Lake Transfer Station was closed for a few hours today due to a series of fires on the site. “When we arrived, the…
A look back at 2021 in the RDEK
By Rob Gay It has been a dynamic, challenging, and productive year in the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK). A number of emergency events…
20 Year Service Award highlights Fire Department Banquet
Long-standing service awards, promotions and certificate presentations were all part of the recent celebrations at the Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue…
Quick action saves Tie Lake house from fire
Members of the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) South Country Fire Departments sprang into action overnight after a fire broke out a home in…
Quick action, cooperation stop wildfire near Baynes Lake
The chief of the Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Service is crediting the quick actions by campground staff and campers for…
Grass fire reminder of the dry conditions
Crews stayed on fire watch overnight after a grass fire burned 30 acres of grassland in the Baynes Lake area yesterday afternoon. “The fire originated…
Overnight house fire in Jaffray
Members from the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Elko Fire Departments responded to the call just before 11 p.m. Wednesday night. “The house was fully engulfed…