Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Child calls 911 after fire breaks out at Vernon home
Vernon Fire Rescue Services said no one was injured after a fire broke out in a house in the city's East Hill area.Fire crews were called to a structure fire in the 2400 block of 25th Avenue at around...
Oct 12, 2023
Vernon Fire Rescue seeking new electric vehicle and equipment
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is looking to bolster its operations with some new equipment.VFRS will submit two requests to Vernon council at the regular meeting on Oct. 10The first request will ...
Oct 06, 2023
Shuswap get "ALL CLEAR" on forest fire evacuation alerts
Cooler, damp fall weather has allowed the Evacuation Alerts, issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District through the Shuswap Emergency Program due to the Bush Creek East wildfire burning in Elect...
Sep 26, 2023
Local government advises residents to stay 'fire ready'
While it's almost September, the threat of wildfires in the region remains a real possibility over the next several weeks and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is reminding residents to b...
Aug 28, 2023
Central Okanagan shifts to recovery mode, more details on fire damage
More residents in the Central Okanagan will be allowed to return to their homes today. The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is working on notifying property owners through the emergency we...
Aug 23, 2023
Over 1,000 fire evacuees register in Vernon
The City of Vernon's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains activated at a level 3, supporting its Emergency Support Services (ESS) reception centre, while also monitoring the fire situation in the...
Aug 23, 2023
City and Vernon Fire Rescue ready to respond
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and City of Vernon staff are watching the local and regional fire situation closely.Some local firefighters have been actively involved in some of the large fires in...
Aug 22, 2023
Lake Country fire chief emotional over heroic efforts
Lake Country Fire Chief Darren Lee was visibly moved at Sunday's Central Okanagan fire update over the superhuman efforts being made by firefighters."I just want to congratulate all our firefighters. ...
Aug 20, 2023
Shuswap fires merge into massive complex
The Lower East Adams Lake and the Bush Creek East wildfires have merged and will be referred to as the Bush Creek East fire creating a fire area of over 41,000 hectares"There are several hazards prese...
Aug 20, 2023
Progress made on Central Okanagan fires
Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and calmer winds have helped an "army" of firefighters make progress on the Central Okanagan fires. There are now nearly 500 firefighters from across the province ...
Aug 20, 2023
