KamloopsFirefighters

#Kamloops Firefighters had a productive first meeting with MP @FrankCaputoKTC in #Ottawa this morning. Frank is supporter of issues related to our long term health and safety, for which we couldn’t be more appreciative. We look forward to future discussions! #iaffcdnleg #cdnpoli

Only 14 hours left to purchase tickets for this year’s #BrightNights 50/50, and we could use your help to get to the finish line! You can support the @BCBurnFund by clicking the link below, and you might even start off ’22 with some 💰 in your pocket! trellis.org/bright-nights-…

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! Stay safe, stay healthy, and most of all — stay warm! It’s cold out there! #Kamloops

343 is a number everyone in the fire service knows the meaning of, and a number we’ll #neverforget #fdny #september11

20 years ago today 343 #firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice, despite beginning to realize their fate as the morning went on. 1000’s were lost that day, but so many were saved, and those people are the reasons why so many set their realities aside and just did the job.

@JanetBrown980 @Local1271 @NewWestFF @iaff913 @CKNW @GlobalBC Fires today burn faster and hotter than every before, our homes, businesses and much of what we own are full of chemicals that need intensify when heated, providing zero protection

@JanetBrown980 @Local1271 @NewWestFF @iaff913 @CKNW @GlobalBC Flame retardants are full of toxic chemicals that provide no benefit to the public nor fire fighters. Everything from drapes, carpets, mattresses, electronics have these highly toxic chemicals in them, constantly off-gassing and then deadly when combusted. It is the right step

The federal govt has announced a ban on several flame retardants in order to better protect the health of firefighters and the general public @Local1271 @NewWestFF @iaff913 @CKNW @GlobalBC

Never Forget 🇨🇦 Platoon Captain Brian Taillefer LODD 2015-@KamFire Honour Them

@csi_tefla @Camkamacpcam @Kamscan @cityofkamloops The City of Kamloops takes direction from the Tnrd. Currently Norkam is being opened and cots setup.

A simple change in wind direction could have led to devastating results. Our city has unique risks, in terms of our wildland/urban interface, and our planning is key in keeping our neighborhoods safe! @cityofkamloops @bcpffa

Thank you @toddstonebc and @PeterMilobar for further advocating for the safety of our community! #kamloops Firefighters will also be pushing these issues through our channels. It needs to be acknowledged that this fire burned in a way that fires don’t usually like to burn.

Unfortunately we’re not out of the woods yet. The Juniper fire will flare up as the temp. increases, and the many other lighting strikes in our area may as well. Stay vigilant and watch for updates. 3/3 @cityofkamloops @KamFire #kamloops #BCWildfire

Huge shout outs to @KamloopsRCMP, @APBC873 , @BCGovFireInfo, @NewGoldInc Fire Rescue, and the various private contractors helping in every way imaginable. We honestly couldn’t have done it without you. 2/3

Wow, what a night. We’re happy to report no structures lost, but some were very close, and if not for the truly incredible teamwork between multiple agencies it very well could have been a different story. 1/3

@KamFire @cityofkamloops @BCGovFireInfo

Please take time today to think about how #Canada came to be. We can mourn the bad, owning our past and vowing to be better. And we can celebrate to good, as there are many examples of that too. Let this #CanadaDay2021 be an example of the good, but please, celebrate safely! 5/5

As we reflect upon our nation’s history, as well as deal with record heat and wildfire threat, Canada’s Birthday is a bit different this year. 1/5