Grand Forks Fire Rescue
7214 2nd street v0H1H0 Grand Forks, BC, Canada

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Mark your calendar! #Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2020. This year’s theme, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! , focuses on the importance of cooking safely: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. https://bit.ly/2XtNrzK

Open Burning Temporarily Allowed in South East Fire Centre Effective at noon Pacific Time on Thursday, June 18, 2020, Category 2 open burning will be temporarily allowed throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. Category 3 open burning will be temporarily permitted for the Arrow, Kootenay Lake, and Columbia fire zones within the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. However, Category 3 open burn prohibitions will remain in effect for the Boundary, Cranbrook, and ...Invermere fire zones. Anyone planning to conduct Category 2 open burning, should always check the ventilation index, follow the open burning smoke control regulations and practice safe burning. For more information on category 2 open burn safety visit: http://ow.ly/qLxI50A9qTN If you have any questions please email the Southeast Fire Centre Information Team at [email protected]

After a Wildfire Once officials determine a wildfire threat has passed, Evacuation Orders will be rescinded and you can return home. Do not attempt to return home until the Evacuation Order for your area is lifted. Continue to stay tuned for other possible Evacuation Alerts or Orders. Learn more: Preparedbc.ca/wildfires... Returning home after a wildfire is difficult. It can be hard to handle how your community appears, and there are many important things to do. Safety should be your top priority. The PreparedBC Wildfire Preparedness Guide can help you prepare for and keep track of important tasks ahead. http://ow.ly/KGpH30qC6GT If your home has been damaged by wildfire, it’s important to document as much of the damage as possible before beginning to clean. Wherever possible, try to: Assemble proofs-of-purchase, receipts and warranties for damaged items Keep receipts for the clean-up, expenses during evacuation etc. Take photos and keep damaged items if they're not a safety risk Learn more: http://ow.ly/UTDx30qDt8z It can be hard to know where to start after a wildfire. Before you return home, read PreparedBC's Wildfire Preparedness Guide. It will help prepare you for: Safely re-entering your home Cleaning and repairing your home Claiming insurance Taking care of yourself both mentally and physically Learn more: http://ow.ly/KGpH30qC6GT When returning home after a wildfire, if you smell rotten eggs, leave the area immediately and call your gas utility, propane supplier or 911. For more gas and electrical safety tips, visit the Technical Safety BC website at http://ow.ly/GpsP30qHu4X Returning home after a wildfire? Follow these 5 gas & electrical safety tips from Technical Safety BC. Wait for instructions to enter your home Know the re-connection requirements Be appliance aware Use a licensed contractor If in doubt, get out Details on these tips and more here: http://ow.ly/tC2p30qFv3N