Canyon-Lister Fire Department

We have already had multiple calls for uncontrolled wildfires this year, all of them caused by human activity. Due to the low amount of snow in the valley over the winter, the grasses and other wildfire fuels are unseasonably dry and flammable. Please use extreme caution with any activities that may cause a wildfire.

While it is not visible on the B.C. Wildfire Dashboard, the BC Wildfire Service is aware of the fire north of Creston and are developing a response strategy. A...t present, the fire is confined in swampland and is not expected to move into the forest overnight. No structures are currently threatened. See more

The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Boulder Creek wildfire (N71973) that was discovered the afternoon of March 28, 2021. The fire is located... about 20 kilometres north of Creston and though initially estimated to be 10 hectares, it has now been mapped at 7.6 hectares. Currently there are crews on site being supported by a Creston Fire Department water tender. The cause is under investigation. While Highway 3A is open in both directions, be advised that crews are working in the area, stay aware of your surroundings but do not stop as it can create a dangerous situation for both crews and other drivers.

On March 28, 2021 at 1:22 pm Creston Valley fire departments were dispatched by BC Wildfire to the area of Highway 3A north of Wynndel for an interface wildland... fire. Firefighters were able to setup hose lines and water supplies on 2 sides of the fire to protect a house and power line. BC Widfire crews arrived on scene and will continue to work the fire tomorrow. Please pay attention to firefighters and equipment working in the area. Thanks to RCMP, Fortis and the traffic flagging crew for keeping the scene safe. See more

Instead of burning, for the month of April almost all yard waste can be dumped for free at the landfill. https://rdck.ca//hous/yard-garden-waste-free-tipping.html

The holidays are coming soon and we're in a giving mood! One lucky follower could win a FireSmart BC prize pack including a camping mug, toque, shirt, and tote ...bag. To enter: Follow FireSmart BC, like this post, and tag three friends by commenting below. Good luck to all the entrants! A winner will be selected by random draw on Dec 9th. #firesmartbc #firesmart

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WE DONT CHANGE OUR CLOCKS BUT NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES AND PUSH THE BUTTON TO DO A TEST IN YOUR ALARMS. ONLY WORKING ALARMS SAVE LIVES!

In accordance with Federal and Provincial COVID-19 pandemic health and safety guidance, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our traditional Halloween Safety Stop at the Fire Hall this year. We will miss seeing everyone, but wish you a safe, healthy and fun Halloween!

As of noon tomorrow (Sept 25), Cat 2 fires will be allowed again. Make sure to comply with all safety rules and regulations if you do choose to burn.

As the western United States are experiencing an unprecedented level of wildfire activity, the BC Wildfire Service has committed to sending an initial group of ...207 firefighters and related personnel to Redmond, Oregon, and will potentially be sending an additional 200 personnel in the coming days and weeks. Health and safety are our first priorities and therefore the B.C. firefighters and staff will be taking extraordinary precautions to safeguard the health of everyone participating in this deployment, both during their time in the U.S. and upon return to Canada. For more information, please refer to the news release: http://ow.ly/vMnK30ralzN See more

Although it is late in the season, we still have a Fire Danger Rating of Moderate to High in our area. Burn bans are still in place. Please continue to follow all rules and use caution if you are undertaking activities in the bush (camping, hunting, etc.)

Our Social Media is usually full of our aerial firefighting fleet. This post is going to be different; this post is about the brave men and women who know no d...ivide amongst us. No politics, no skin color, only heart, blood, sweat and tears. The men and women working tirelessly throughout this National Wildland Fire Emergency have seen more than their fair share of tragedy, destruction and chaos. We used to see these Crews, Hotshots, and Jumpers mostly in the wilderness areas. As we have all seen this season, they are now becoming a common site in the urban interface; often partnering with our local first responders. This post is from the bottom of our hearts and we pray that all these brave men and women return home to their families and loved ones soon; safe and together with their crews, just as they left home months ago. These men and women answer the call to do the impossible every year and work in some of the most hostile conditions imaginable. These crews are very near and dear to us all at Coulson Aviation, as it is the sole job of our aircraft to support the boots on the ground. We work hand in hand with these heroes daily, and routinely see them go above and beyond as they answer the call. They are the best our Country and our worldwide partners in fire have to offer. They often go unnoticed or unrecognized, they often are not seen on the evening news. We are here to tell you all that we see you, day in and day out, we at Coulson, our Helicopter Crews, our Airplane Crews, our Maintenance Crews and management. We see you, every season you are there giving more than the common person will ever understand and putting yourself between a fire that is a mile wide and 300 feet tall. We see you, putting yourself between it and our homes, our business’s and our families. We are often called heroes at Coulson but today we put that title where it belongs. If you are a Wildland Fire Fighter, State or Municipality Fire Fighter or a Contract Fire FighterWe see you; we see all of you, and we know who the Heroes are. Thank you for your tireless service and sacrifice. #coulsonaviation #CoulsonUnical #aerialfirefighting

Fires burning as of Friday in the western states. Too few firefighters and lack of equipment mean a less aggressive fire fight.

RDCK Media Release - Boil Water Notice Rescinded for the Lister Water System. For more details, follow the link: https://rdck.ca//boil-water-notice-rescinded-for-the-liste

RDCK Media Release - Boil Water Notice issued for the Lister Water System. Follow the link for more details: https://rdck.ca//boil-water-notice-issued-for-the-lister-w

For all Fortis BC updates on outages across the RDCK, follow the link https://outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home/OutageMap

The valley fire departments are still out responding to downed power lines and trees from the wind this morning. Please stay away from any areas that we have put up Caution tape as there are still live power lines in those areas. Also, burn bans are still in place. We have had numerous instances already today of people starting to burn the debris from the downed trees. Burning against the ban can be punished by a $1150 fine.

RDCK Media Release - RDCK issues Evacuation Alert for Lebahdo, Little Slocan, Passmore and Vallican. Follow the link to read more: https://rdck.ca//rdck-issues-evacuation-alert-for-lebahdo-

Camping is a long-standing tradition, and we recognize the role of campfires when enjoying B.C.’s great outdoors. The BC Wildfire Service takes the decision to ...implement a campfire ban very seriously, and the top priority is the overall safety of the public. Given that B.C. is a large, geographically diverse province, each of our province’s six fire centres decides when and where to implement open burning prohibitions within its jurisdiction. When deciding when to implement a campfire ban, a fire centre will assess a variety of factors, including: * current and forecast wildfire activity * current and forecast weather * type and amount of available fuel * moisture content of available fuel * availability of firefighting resources Escaped campfires can lead to human-caused wildfires, but that does not mean a campfire can’t be enjoyed safely and responsibly. For guidance on responsible fire use, visit: http://ow.ly/huHv30r4vvP

Wildfire activity is picking up in some areas of BC, so make sure you know what to do during an Evacuation Alert and Order. If you're on Evacuation Alert: ga...ther your grab-and-go bags make sure your vehicle has fuel know where to get information from your local authority Follow EmergencyInfoBC on Twitter for provincial-level emergency information: http://ow.ly/y9cf30r5dYr Learn more about how to stay safe during a wildfire: http://ow.ly/J11V30r5dY2

This program is available throughout the entire Creston Valley. Find out what you can do to help make your property more resilient to wildfire.

These sprinklers can be put up in advance of an approaching wildfire to help soak the ground and increase the humidity directly over and around your home. They will work on almost any water system, including low pressure and volume. Many of our firefighters already have them installed on our own homes. They are designed to hang off the gutters, or the included brackets will allow you to install them anywhere there is a flat surface.

At 1:00am a second page for assistance was put out to most of the South Okanagan’s fire departments. The OFD was able to send it’s water tender in addition to t...he engine already on scene. OFD crews held a strong defensive perimeter throughout the night in their assigned area. Relief crews from Oliver will be heading out to replace those members that held the line throughout the night. See more

The BC Wildfire Service is actively responding to a suspected lightning-caused fire in the Boundary Fire Zone. The Solomon Mountain wildfire (N61276) is located... four kilometres north of the community of Beaverdell and is estimated to be five hectares in size. Ground crews are on-site with aerial and heavy equipment support as required along with the assistance of the local fire department. This fire is now classified as a Wildfire of Note. More information can be found on our Wildfires of Note webpage: http://ow.ly/y6fD50B36RS The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has issued an evacuation alert for properties in the area. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.rdkb.com/

The BC Wildfire Service is currently responding to the Christie Mountain wildfire (K51287) located approximately six kilometres north of Okanagan Falls on the e...ast side of Skaha lake. Currently, it is estimated at ten hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service personnel are on site and are being supported by air tankers. Reports have indicated the fire is an active surface fire with an organized flame front. Fire origin and cause specialists are en route to investigate the cause of the fire. The BC Wildfire Service would like to advise people to please stay clear of this area in order to not interfere with ongoing air tanker operations. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and the fire is now classified as a wildfire of note. Updates will be provided as the become available on the Wildfires of Note webpage here: http://ow.ly/a9ei30r55Pc The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an evacuation order for properties in the area. For more information please visit their website: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/

The BC Wildfire Service is currently responding to the Kootenay River wildfire (N11283) located near the community of Wasa, 30 kilometres north of Cranbrook. Cr...ews are on-site with aerial support if required. Air Tankers have cooled the fire and deployed fire retardant along the perimeter. The fire is highly visible from Wasa, Highway 93/95 and surrounding areas. Currently, it is estimated at 2.1 hectares in size. No values are currently threatened. For more information on the increased activity in the Southeast Fire Centre: http://ow.ly/4JCH30r55Er

With the hot weather across the RDCK, there has been increased activity in the Southeast Fire Centre http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca//Wildf/DisplayArticle.asp... For the latest info on current wildfire activity, road closures or air quality advisories, go to https://www2.gov.bc.ca//safety/wildfire/wildfire-situation See more

With the evening thunderstorms that passed over the Southeast Fire Center on Monday, the BC Wildfire Service has been actively actioning 25 new wildfire ignitio...ns, with the majority of starts in the Arrow and Kootenay Lake Fire zones. This brings the total number of active fires in the Southeast to 35. Multiple ground crews and aerial resources are assessing reports and will continue to strategically action fires as the day progresses. As this is an evolving and dynamic situation, the BC Wildfire Service will continue to update the information over the next few days as detection continues. The largest of these new fires is estimated to be 1.5 hectares and there are no values currently at risk. See more

The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Woodbury Creek wildfire (N71114), on the eastern edge of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, south-west of Kasl...o. The fire is producing a large column of smoke this afternoon which is highly visible from Kaslo, Nelson and surrounding areas. The fire is currently estimated to be 150 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service personnel are on site, with the aid of helicopters. This fire is not impacting any communities or structures at this time. It is burning in steep and difficult terrain that is unsafe for crews to action directly. The fire was first discovered Saturday, August 15 and is a modified response fire due to responder safety. This means it is monitored closely and is managed using a combination of suppression techniques, including direct and indirect attack, and monitoring to steer, contain and otherwise manage fire activity within pre-determined perimeters. For more information: http://ow.ly/tNon30r4TOO