Christina Lake Fire

Training topic this evening is safe vehicle operation and Code 3 driving. Legal requirements, vehicle placement, and accident case studies reviewed. Great to have @CLFireRescue join our zoom session.

@SidneyVFire continues to train and not miss a week. Even with #COVID19BC restrictions and current health orders we take advantage and provide members with a #zoom Hazmat Response refresher. #dedicatedvolunteers #alwaystraining #sidney @CLFireRescue #yyj #hazmat

Congratulations to Adam Lacey, Adam More, Andy Mallach, Cam Donegan, Dawsha Maximenko, Joe Sioga, Kevin Marks, Rob McGregor, Rob Sorensen, Ryan MacGregor, Sandy Hagel, Sheldon Weigel and William Sutherland They have completed NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 Thank you to @VieraFire

Last nights sunset didn’t disappoint. #christinalake #lovewhereyoulive #beautifulbc

@Bjorndbhanson Yes campfires are permitted.

@CLFireRescue are camp fires ok for boat access cabins

Congratulations to Deputy Fire Chief Andy Mallach, Captain Rob McGregor, And Lieutenant Sandy Hagel for completing the Blue Card Incident Command certification. #bluecardcommand

Congratulations Christina Lake Fire Rescue on officially launching your new fireboat, Marine Engine 361! 30' long with 151hp Merc, side thrusters, 630gpm pumping capacity, water cannon & 2 hose attachments. A firetruck on pontoons! ow.ly/8Y4d50Avygg #RDKB #Community

Please don’t travel to secondary homes or cabins in the #RDKB: ow.ly/rAAq50z6RSc . We LOVE all our visitors, but ask you to please stay home until #PandemicCovid19 is over. @CLFireRescue @1grandforksbc @RosslandBC @CityofTrail

.@VanFireRescue DID NOT ask for major reductions in dispatches to medical calls - & were not expecting the announcement. Early in the pandemic we worked with @BC_EHS on a 6-7% response reduction to less serious calls. We want an evidence-based, patient-focused solution.

#RDKB Parks and outdoor facilities closed in response to COVID-19. See the full list here: emergency.rdkb.com/Current-Emerge… #coronavirus #plankthecurve @CLFireRescue @ChiefDerby @RosslandBC @1grandforksbc @RolyRussell

Incredibly honoured to be appointed President of the Fire Chiefs Association of B.C. @bcfirechiefs Our board is made up of fire service leaders from across the province that are keen to support our diverse members.

Honoured to present District Fire Chief Larry Simm, Station 371 Rossland with his 20 year Federal Exemplary Service medal. A true leader in our communities, well done! @RossTele #rossland @BCFireChiefs @RDKBdotcom

Sidney Fire Blue Card Incident Command CTC day two. Sidney & Christina Lake firefighters performing simulations on the 5 common building types. @SidneyVFire @CLFireRescue @bluecardmaker @SidneyBC

Reminder to report human-made debris in Boundary waterways! ow.ly/oQYY50wXyc6 . You can report debris locations until November 20, 2019. Let's get this stuff cleaned up! #CommunityWatershed @CLFireRescue @1grandforksbc @VillageMidwayBC

Are you ready to reserve seats for your people in 2020 @vierafire courses? 💯 The schedule is hot🔥off the presses and the @BCFireChiefs will be the first to see it at the zone 1 meeting this Thursday ✅. Get ready to reserve your seats!

Sidney Fire lieutenant Darrin Blinko attending the legislative assembly on behalf of BC Fire Prevention Officers. @SidneyVFire @FPOABC #smokealarm #sidney

Help the #RDKB protect your water source, Christina Lake! Survey extended to September 30: ow.ly/zkxp50w3cEF Fifty-two surveys completed - let's try for 100! @CLFireRescue

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! Time to plan #Training for 2020! Our Course Calendar for the whole year will be published soon - are you ready to claim spots for your people in our newly updated programs? Do you know who needs what? #itson

Congratulations to our new Deputy Chief Operations/Training for the Big White Fire Dept. Josh Foster will take over the position Sept 2019.

Christina Lake Fire Rescue was out today to support the #rollingbarrage as they passed through Christina Lake. Organized by the @Military_Minds the Rolling Barrage is a group of #veterans and #FirstResponders on a cross country motorcycle tour to raise money for #PTSD awareness.