Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Dept
3395 Lund Rd V0j 3a3 Vanderhoof, BC, Canada

With high winds we have seen a lot of downed powerlines. Please remember to stay at least 33 feet or 10 meters away from any downed lines. DO NOT ASSUME ITS A DEAD LINE. If for any reason you find yourself within 10 meters of a downed line, "shuffle step" (small movements without lifting your feet off the ground, move slow, don't panic, DO NOT lift your foot off the ground to take a step). This is not meant to be a safe way to pass a downed line, its only in the event that you find yourself in an emergency situation where a line has come down near you. Please report any downed line to 911. BC Hydro has some safety tips on their website: https://www.bchydro.com//electrical-sa/safe-distance.html.

A few controlled burn piles going up today near Meier East and Gill Pl. And another on the loop. All safe and supervised. Thanks for letting us know T and R.

Welcome to the lake, Guy and Cindy :)

As the name says, Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department is an all volunteer department. We welcome anyone with an interest to join us as we serve our community. Practices are currently every other Saturday; alternating Saturday days and Wednesday evenings in the summer. We ensure COVID safe procedures at all meetings and practices.

The members of the Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department wish all of you a very Merry Christmas.

Slash burn today where East Meier and Meier Road converge. The owner is monitoring on site and has equipment. We really appreciate these heads-ups from residents. Thank you!

On this unique Remembrance Day, we thank those who have fallen in our own unique ways. CLVFD members honour CAF veterans and fallen heroes by enjoying what we hold most dear: our homes, our families and our local community. Lest We Forget in everything we enjoy. A heavy price already paid.

Thanks Terry! https://www.facebook.com//3084/permalink/3051200328319347/

Our members hope all of you have a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween weekend!!

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Congratulations to our brothers and sisters at Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department (just north of Williams Lake) on their 35 year anniversary of serving their community!

230 firefighters, mostly from BC, and 40-50 supervisors/tech experts are battling fires in Oregon following their dispatch this Friday. During political times, hands-on hardworking first responders like these put it in perspective. No motivation other than to saves lives, homes and livelihoods.. Get home safe ladies and gents.

Photos from a recent Saturday morning fire practice for Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department members. This was a mock scenario with a vehicle fire behind the Community Center. Members regularly practice skills such as: Incident Command, Firefighter accountability, pump operations, deploying and operating hand lines, hazard safety, and many other skills that allow us to safely extinguish fires and mitigate hazards.

With the cooler weather approaching here are a few tips from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to prepare you and your residence. https://www.rdbn.bc.ca//eme/personal-preparedness-planning

Great information to have when enjoying a campfire at the lake.

Slash burn on Meier Frontage this evening. Thank you to the home owner for giving us the heads up :)

Hi folks. Slash burn on the go at hwy and guest road north Saturday night. The owners will give us a shout if they need anything but all is on the up and up. Thanks!

The 2018 wildfire season was one we will never forget. Next week marks the two-year anniversary of the onset of the significant 2018 wildfires in the #RDBN. The... 2018 wildfire season burnt 1.34 million hectares of BC forests and left 5,482 British Columbian’s requiring Emergency Support Services. Get prepared, #FireSmart your community - https://firesmartcanada.ca//64120_FireSmart_Brch_Proof_3_h See more

Two of our members on course all Saturday and Sunday. Call out yesterday. We're always busy behind the scenes!

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department!

The Bulkley-Nechako Regional District announced on June 18, 2020 that a Northern Planning and Capital Grant has been secured to construct a new Firehall and upgrade apparatus. This is welcomed news for the members of Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department and the community it serves.

Saturday’s practice June 27/20, picture in front of Cluculz Lake Firehall and Tender 1.

Stay in the loop

Building a home or planning renovations in the #RDBN? Make sure to check out our #FireSmart Home Development Guide to ensure that your structure can withstand fire; https://firesmartcanada.ca//20/10/FS_Developer_Booklet.pdf.

#FireSmart your garden! (aka #Xeriscaping) Send in your pictures by July 17th for your chance to win a WASP Home Sprinkler System. For ideas check out this FireSmart Guide to Landscaping; https://firesmartcanada.ca//FireSmart-Guide-to-Lanscaping.. #RDBN

From our members to all the dads in our community, we wish you a very happy fathers day!

As of noon yesterday, June 18 2020, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, as well as Resource Management open fires (prescribed burning) will be permitted throu...ghout the Northwest Fire Centre and the Prince George Fire Centre. More Information for the Northwest Fire Centre: http://ow.ly/VUMv30qRCJ2 More information for the Prince George Fire Centre: http://ow.ly/Do3X30qRCHq Please check with local government authorities for any other restrictions before lighting any fire. For more information about open burning prohibitions outside of these jurisdictions, please visit: http://ow.ly/S3EL30qRCUr

CLVFD member received a fill today with more booked for residents of Cluculz Lake tomorrow. All 6 totes filled in a single pass! Having on-site water storage may allow firefighters to continuously battle a blaze for a longer period of time. Whilst we maintain 2 working trucks to assist with a continuous water supply, rural fire departments are always faced with the added pressure of managing access to water in the absence of mains fed fire hydrants like those found on city st...reet corners. Having water storage for this purpose at home can assist us in keeping the pressure on a more significant blaze. The goal of course is to mitigate property damage and control the spread once residents safety has been secured. Depending on the type of fire suppression system or water storage you have, it may be a good idea to keep your tank(s) or totes away from your residence, outbuildings and firewood storage (pictured totes stand 100ft away from the main structures). Although many of us collect rain water from roof drainage/gutter systems, water stored immediately next to a house MAY be difficult or dangerous to access depending on the magnitude of the fire or it's location. Lumber, siding and other materials that typically make up our various structures can burn at incredibly high temperatures making if difficult to reach even in full firefighting attire (turnout gear). Plastic totes such as these may even rupture if positioned too close to the fuel source i.e. the fire. Having said that, if this is your only option at present, it's still vastly better than no water storage at all. Other purpose built and designed systems may have different requirements so always be sure to check your manufacturer or designer specifications. Where you make improvements to your suppression system, remember to update your insurance company. A great start to protecting your home is to take advantage of the free FireSmart home assessment. Contact CLVFD to schedule a water delivery.

Join us at 7 pm on Wednesday, June 24th, July 8th, July 22nd, August 5th, or August 19th for FireSmart 101 Webinar. Learn how to make your home resilient to wildfires! To register, email [email protected].

"FireSmart begins at Home". Please text Nick at 250-552-4284 or email us from the CLVFD facebook page by clicking the email link to request a hard-copy version of the Homeowners Manual. By registering for and having a FREE FireSmart home assessment conducted you are eligible to apply for a home rebate of up to 50% of the cost and up to $500 to cover the cost of FireSmart recommended activities like, replacing one’s roof, replacing siding, removing trees/bushes, etc. Schedul...ing is flexible and can be conducted in the home owners absence, on weekends or after regular business hours. To register please use the address/URL: https://www.rdbn.bc.ca//firesmart-assesment-registration-f We have many exciting developments to unveil in the coming months that will improve the CLVFD's ability to serve the community, keep it's residents safe and protect all of our valuable investments. The first and most immediate contribution you can make to our community's fire safety is by registering for the free FireSmart home assessment. Be safe. Be FireSmart.

Wildfire season is upon us and the CLVFD would like to assist residents in preparing their fire suppression systems by offering a free water fill service. Whether you have a full system in place or merely some on-site water storage to assist us in the event of a fire, we're happy to swing by with our tender and bring the lake to you. To schedule an appointment, please text Nick at 250-552-4284 or email us. We'll be posting more information about the Firesmart Homeowners Assessment available to residents through the Regional District however we will have booklets on hand with all the information at your water fill appointment. Alternately, contact Nick to receive a physical booklet.

During an emergency it is important that residents have access to reliable, timely, and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones. In response to this need, the communities of Bulkley Nechako have chosen Voyent Alert! as the communication service provider for these kinds of events. Voyent Alert! is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods as well as for relevant day-to-day communications such as public works maintenance, snow removal advisories, etc.