Fire Chief Dan Derby

Grand Forks Fire Rescue, supported by Greenwood & Midway FD and @BCGovFireInfo are on scene. Highway 3 is closed in both directions @DriveBC

RDKB EOC has activated for wildfire N62608. Properties on Willow RD and Danshin village Rd that were tactically evacuated are now allowed to return home. The area will remain on evacuation alert. @BCGovFireInfo @EmergencyInfoBC

The #RDKB EOC has been activated to a level 3 to respond to the Goosmus Wildfire South of Danville, WA. Fire is moving north toward the CAN/US Border. Ember showers have been witnessed in the Sleepy Hollow area in #AreaD. Tactical Evacuations are in progress along Hwy 3.

Excited to share, development of our Regional Fire Training Centre represents a major leap forward for our firefighting capabilities. Our partnership with the @TheCityofTrail was crucial for securing the land & grant funding necessary for this facility @RDKBdotcom @trailfire941

Flag is lowered at home today for Firefighters' National Memorial Day. We honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and extend our deepest gratitude to all firefighters for their heroic service. @BCFireChiefs @CdnFireChiefs @trailfire941

Great interagency teamwork getting the job done, pump station, building guard & putting out hot spots. Thankful for @BCGovFireInfo crews doing danger tree assessments and danger tree falling to keep us all safe. @RosslandBC @Rosslander @RDKBdotcom @RDKB_Emergency @BCFireChiefs

Crews made great progress overnight. No structures threatened at this time. Some smoke may be visible from Rossland.

KBRFR Firefighters from our Rossland, Warfield & Trail stations are on scene of a wildfire on Deer Park Mountain in Rossland. We will be working the fire throughout the night. @RosslandBC @BCRCMP @BCGovFireInfo @RDKBdotcom @RDKB_Emergency

Today’s weather adds to the already extreme fire risk across the province. Today our crews are focused on being prepared to action fires in these extreme conditions.

A really helpful and informative short video about the upcoming change in weather, and what it means in terms of fire risk. Worth the watch. Upcoming weather event August 16, 2023 youtu.be/DHgrCZDgAE8 via @YouTube

Teck Fire Department has crews monitoring the fire overnight. We appreciated and are thankful for the support from @BCGovFireInfo today, well done!

We have fire control! Interagency training paid off in spades today. FF’s continue to build guard and work hotspots. We are thankful for the support of Teck Fire, BCWildfire Service air support & IA crews, @BCRCMP @BC_EHS @FortisBC @TheCityofTrail

When it comes to emergency vehicle right-of-way always listen for sirens & watch for flashing lights. All traffic in both directions must stop & pull to the right using your turn signal ensuring you’re not blocking intersections. Know the rules. ow.ly/8cEn50PjSXx #Cranbrook

Deepest condolences to Firefighter Devyn Gale’s family, friends and to members of the BC Wildfire Service. Devyn will be remembered for her commitment to community, being considerate, hardworking and her smile.

The BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Stream Flow Advisory for the #RDKB saying, "The upcoming heavy rainfall is expected to cause flashy rises in creeks and rivers in the region." Models show rivers to rise quickly to a 1-2 year return. The RDKB EM Program is monitoring.

Emergency Management team meeting at @BigWhite Kicking off the fire season early with a tabletop exercise and some team building. Looking forward to more team building exercise tomorrow 😎⛷️ @RDKBdotcom @BCGovFireInfo @BCFireChiefs @BWFireDept @mestephens981 @carlenepires

@pentictonfire @IAFF18 @Karen_Fry @vanmag_com Congratulations Chief Fry, strong, thoughtful and caring leadership.

@IAFF18 @Karen_Fry @vanmag_com She is one awesome person! Congratulations Karen!

There's a reason our own @Karen_Fry made #5 on @vanmag_com 's Power Fifty list. Her work to advocate for 55 more fire fighters to support our city's needs has been exemplary. Congrats, Chief Fry! Well deserved. #Vancouver #VanPoli #BCPoli vanmag.com/city/power-50/…

@TommyDChief a leader, mentor to many and a friend to all, we appreciate everything you have done for the fire service and the @BCFireChiefs Wishing you a long, healthy & fun retirement. @BC_FireSafety @CdnFireChiefs

Congratulations Ken, thank you for your outstanding commitment to community. Proud to have served with you.

Fire cause was determined to be a faulty heat gun that had been left unattended while plugged in.

B shift responded to a detached garage fire in Sunningdale tonight. Thanks to an alert neighbor duty crew was able to stretch a line & contain the fire to the garage with limited fire damage and no injuries. @trailfire941 @BC_FireSafety @BCFireChiefs @bcpffa @TrailDailyTimes