Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Students get chance to be firefighters for a day
There were smiles -- and wide eyes of excitement -- as 11 female students from the Vernon School District got to try their hand at being a firefighter for a day.It was part of the third annual event p...
Apr 25, 2024
Grant funding to ensure Vernon is prepared for emergencies
The City of Vernon will be better prepared for emergencies and disasters thanks to financial aid from a provincial organization.At its regular meeting Monday, April 22, city council heard that the Uni...
Apr 23, 2024
Wildfire west of Okanagan Lake under control
The BC Wildfire Service says a spot-sized wildfire in the Westside Road area west of Vernon is now under control.The blaze was discovered on Sunday near Nashwito Road and is believed to be human cause...
Apr 22, 2024
First major wildfire of season grows to 1,600 hectares
It's not even May, but the 2024 B.C. wildfire season is well underway.The first major, out-of-control wildfire of the season has now grown to 1,600 hectares, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BC...
Apr 21, 2024
Disaster supports rolling out to assist OKIB, other First Nations and local governments
Some local municipalities and First Nations, including some in the Okanagan, are benefiting from an investment in local-disaster response.The province is providing approximately $2.7-million for emerg...
Apr 18, 2024
Charges against Vernon fire suspect up to Crown counsel
RCMP have identified a suspect in a major fire in downtown Vernon last summer.The Okanagan Eatery restaurant and several other businesses were destroyed in an overnight fire in the 2800 block of 30th ...
Apr 17, 2024
Preparing for fire season: FireSmart workshop set for Coldstream
Anyone interested in protecting their home from wildfires is invited to attend an event this week in Coldstream.The District's Protective Services Department is hosting a FireSmart community workshop ...
Apr 17, 2024
Update: Fire on Coldstream property creates safety concerns
Crews from Coldstream and Lavington battled a fully-engulfed structure fire off Matner Lane in Coldstream Monday afternoonAn out-building that was on fire was being used as a storage site for an old v...
Apr 16, 2024
New fire engine now serving Vernon
Vernon Fire Rescue Service's fleet has been enhanced.A new fire engine is available for use after being pushed into the fire hall by emergency personnel and members of City Council.The push-in ceremon...
Apr 16, 2024
Fire put out behind school
Vernon Fire Rescue responded to a grass fire in a field behind Fulton Secondary Tuesday afternoon.The small blaze in the 2300 block of Fulton Road around 2:15 p.m. burned an area of about 10 x 10 feet...
Apr 09, 2024
