With wildfire seasons becoming increasingly intense, communities in the Columbia Basin are stepping up their preparedness by investing in essential equipment, training and strategic planning….
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Near miss triggers safety reminder
A Fairmont Hot Springs couple took quick action to extinguish an appliance fire late yesterday afternoon that could have resulted in significant damage to their…
Firefighters battle multiple grass fires along Highway 93/95
Emergency responders immediately took action last night after multiple small fires broke out along Highway 93/95 just north of Windermere. “When we arrived, we found…
Columbia Valley Rural Fire responds to another grass fire
Eight days after firefighters extinguished a grass fire south of Windermere, the Fairmont Hot Springs Fire Department responded to another grass fire call this afternoon….
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…
RDEK seeks recruits as fall firefighter drive begins
A firefighter recruitment drive is underway for the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Services and the Regional District…
Structure fire in Fairmont confined to single unit
Members of the Fairmont and Windermere Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at the Spruce Grove RV Park and Campground in Fairmont Hot Springs…
Small grass fire knocked down off Kootenay #3 Road
Members of the Windermere Fire Department (WFD) responded to a small grass fire adjacent to Kootenay #3 Road just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July…
Over 350 years of service recognized
The Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Service (CVRFS) hosted its annual appreciation banquet Wednesday night and presented a number of service awards. “It was…