On the afternoon of January 8, Fernie Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at a former mechanic shop in West Fernie. No one was…
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Special send-off for long time Fire Chief
Elk Valley & South Country Fire Services Chief Dave Boreen The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is paying tribute to one of its long-time…
B.C. makes road rescue funding available
The B.C. government today announced it is providing $1 million in emergency rescue support for rural and remote communities throughout the province. The Office of…
British Columbians urged to reduce fire risks at home
People following the provincial health officer’s advice to stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 are encouraged to take action now to prevent…
Keep the holidays happy with these fire safety tips
With the holidays arriving, the Office of the Fire Commissioner has some fire and life safety advice to help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday…
PreparedBC releases Wildfire Preparedness Guide
PreparedBC releases Wildfire Preparedness Guide
Holiday fire safety
With the winter holidays almost here, the Office of the Fire Commissioner and Emergency Management BC offer some fire safety advice to help ensure a…
From the fire into the fray
Wayne Price isn’t one to sit around and do nothing. He retired as Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services Chief on August 31 and a few…
Holiday fire safety tips
Letter to the Editor Each year, preventable fires during the holiday season injure British Columbians and cause thousands of dollars in property damage. Because many…