Joe Rich Fire
11481 Highway 33 East V1P 1K1 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Hello Joe Rich Community, We are getting close to the end of open burning season for 2020/2021 - open burning is scheduled to end April 30th, 2021. You are required to have a valid burning permit, issued from RDCO, and have checked the conditions for the day. You can check conditions by going to the website: https://www.regionaldistrict.com//air/outdoor-burning.aspx or by calling 1-855-262-BURN doo(2876).... That being said, you are still responsible for observing local weather conditions. Is it windy? Is this a safe area for my burn pile? Do I have shovels, rakes, and water close by? Are there better alternatives to burning? Joe Rich Fire Rescue appreciates your support with being fire smart. Stay safe.

Snow is quickly melting, and spring is only a few days away. Please be fire smart when your enjoying the outdoors and driving through our community. Be responsible, be safe, and stay fire smart.

We honour and remember.

We are excited to share a new video with you today. Have you ever wondered what is behind the doors at Station 51? Curious of the gear that is used or where it is stored on an apparatus? Now you can watch this virtual tour and see for yourself.

Good morning Joe Rich! Today is the day! Today is the 16th Annual Joe Rich Fire Rescue Community Food Drive! Today is our big event for the year. If you can, please help support the Central Okanagan Food Bank by either giving food or a monetary donation. Let's make 2020 the best year ever! Please watch out for emergency vehicles travelling in your neighbourhood. We are limiting community interaction and respecting social distancing guidelines. Please have your donations at yo...ur doorstep, gate or end of the driveway between 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Thank you for your support

If the needles from your Christmas tree are a fallin, it's time to do some hauling! Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a... fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Drop it off at any of our Chip-it locations for free through the end of the month. https://www.rdco.com//program/christmas-tree-chipping.aspx Ellison Fire Department Joe Rich Fire #WilsonsLandingFire @NorthWestsideFireRescueFirefightersSociety See more

Happy New Year! I think it's fair to say that 2020 has been challenging and it will be remembered for a long time. As we try to imagine what 2021 will look like, 2020 should teach us that our ability to predict how the future will unfold is inadequate, at best. We will remain flexible, responsive, and professional in our approach. Doing so will help ensure that no matter what the future brings, we will be poised to handle it in the best way possible. As a department, we atten...ded 89 calls. Ranging from first response/medical to traffic control, power/telephone/cable lines down to motor vehicle incidents, chimney fires to mutual aid calls with other departments/regions. We had new members join, and other members move on. We had promotions, certifications, and goals achieved. Despite not being able to host our community events this summer due to COVID, this year brought the most successful Food Drive in its 16-year history! The department and community raised over a combined total of $6000 for the Okanagan Food Bank - $1600 in cash/cheque donations and over 1650lbs of non-perishable goods. Our members donate 3% of their wages every pay period. This amount allowed our department to purchase a new truck! If you see a black pickup with our JRFD logo, that is Utility 52. Our members are very proud that they could purchase this vehicle. We look forward to 2021 and the opportunities that lay ahead for our department and for the community of Joe Rich. Stay safe, and all the best to you this coming year.

From everyone at Joe Rich Fire Rescue, we wish you and yours all the best this holiday season.

Do you have a real tree indoors this holiday season? Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. Christmas trees are combustible items that become increasingly flammable as they continue to dry out in your home. Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur they’re much more likely to be serious.... Click the link below for more information on keeping you, your family, and home safe this holiday season. https://www.nfpa.org//Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-

Drum roll please... What a day yesterday was! The Joe Rich community came together to collect over 1650lbs of non-perishables and over $1600 in cash/cheque donations - combined total of over $6000.00. This was our most successful food drive ever! Again, Joe Rich Fire Rescue thanks you for your amazing support of our annual food drive! We would not be successful without each of you!... Be proud Joe Rich, you’ve made an impact in the Central Okanagan.

This Sunday is your chance to make a difference for someone in the Central Okanagan. In order to make this even safe for everyone, PLEASE have your donations outside your front door, or at the end of your driveway. Members will not be knocking on your door. Thank you Joe Rich community for your support of the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank and Joe Rich Fire Rescue. Let’s make this year the best one yet!

Thank you Joe Rich! The 16th Annual Food Drive was a great success! All the food filled the box and back seat of Utility52! Totals will be posted soon when everything has been calculated. Thank you to our members and community for supporting the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank.

Two weeks officially left in the month - still time for anyone aged 19-65, in good condition and living in Joe Rich to apply to join Joe Rich Fire. Find an app...lication at https://www.rdco.com/firerecruit or call 250-469-6179 or email [email protected] and include your name, phone number and email address. The department will get back to you! Thanks to all the members of Joe Rich Fire, Ellison Fire Department, #NorthWestsideFireRescue and #WilsonsLandingFire for your community service. See more

Excited for this event this year! A great way to support our community and our local food bank.

Did you know that the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be mistaken for sleepiness or having the flu? Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is a great time to... install, test and replace carbon monoxide alarms in your home so you’ll be alerted if the gas is present. www.COsafety.tips Ellison Fire Department Joe Rich Fire #NorthWestsideFire #WilsonsLandingFire See more

** Recruitment is open until November 30, 2020** Have you been waiting to join Joe Rich Fire Rescue? November 2020 is our recruitment month and we want YOU! For more information click on the link below or send an email to [email protected]. Looking forward to meeting you!!!... https://fb.me/e/5CGL3P20y

Joe Rich Fire Rescue would like to thank Marc Gruber for his many years of service with the department. Marc finished his career as a Lieutenant at Station 52, as well as being the Safety Officer for Station 52 & 51. We thank him for his many years of service and support with the department and his involvement with the community of Joe Rich. On behalf of everyone Marc, we wish you and yours the very best with your journey ahead.