Nakusp & District Volunteer Fire Dept
300 8th Avenue NW V0G 1R0 Nakusp, BC, Canada

During Burn Awareness Week, take a moment to make sure you’re staying safe around electricity and fix any hazards that may be present in your home: Extension ...cords should only be used temporarily, and don’t overload them. Have a licensed electrician install additional wall outlets if you need them. Find one at www.technicalsafetybc.ca/find-licensed-contractor If cords are cracked, frayed or damaged, replace them. Don’t try to repair them. Use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the lamp or fixture.

"Chimney fires are no big deal..." For one Westsyde family, trying to warm up the house turned into a very big deal this week. If you are using wood heat i...n your home in this current cold snap, PLEASE consider some of the following: -The inside of your chimney will contain creosote from condensed smoke. Under the right conditions, creosote is HIGHLY flammable. Do NOT let creosote build up in your chimney. Clean your chimney at a MINIMUM of once per year. -If a chimney fire happens, the creosote can burn extremely hot. In a masonry chimney, the flue and mortar can crack due to the extreme heat, allowing flames to contact nearby wood framing. In a metal chimney, the flue can heat up enough to glow red-hot, igniting nearby wood framing. -If your fireplace/wood stove is an older installation, consider not using it, or having it replaced with a safer, more efficient modern wood stove. -Using your wood-burning appliance intermittently, and/or burning on a "low" setting will actually cause creosote to build up relatively more quickly than a hot, continuous fire will. "Cool" smoke condensing inside your chimney before it reaches the top causes creosote. If you have intermittent or "dampered down" fires, please inspect/clean your chimney frequently! See more

"A is for Appliances" - take a look at these great safety tips all about electrical safety and your appliances, and get more info here: https://bit.ly/3tjUmeX #safetytip #electricalsafety

Nakusp Fire volunteers responded to a chimney fire this morning. Please clean chimney’s on a regular basis and burn seasoned wood. Make sure you have a working smoke alarm

#Electricity makes our lives easier, but we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind to reduce the potential for electrical damage and injury. Download our free safety checklist and go through it around your home today! https://bit.ly/3aoGuYh #NBAW

Nakusp Fire responded to an early morning chimney fire.

By now there are thousands of beautiful Christmas trees lighting up homes across BC. Make sure your tree glows safely through the season with these tips from th...e Office of the Fire Commissioner: Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. See more

First Saturday of the month: Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Have you tested yours? Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. https://bit.ly/2JOJMt2 #SmokeAlarm #FireSafety #HomeSafety

Here's another fun activity for you and your kids! A Holiday Sparky Mad Lib! Download your free copy here: https://bit.ly/3payqzX #kidsactivities #holidays #games

Give the gift of fire safety with these colorful gift tags. Each one has a fire safety message. Download yours here: https://bit.ly/2VVr5Ie #firesafety #holidays #gifts

COVID-19 can spread at any celebration big or small. It just takes one person and the impact can be widespread. Do your part: limit your social interactions. Celebrate important occasions virtually or postpone them until a later date. https://gov.bc.ca/COVID19restrictions

First time for an incident with a horse in swimming pool full of water. Thanks to volunteers and the quick thinking for a tractor and tow strap the horse was pulled to safety and warmed up. Fire Dept was called and arrived just when horse was almost out and crews were stood down, but two of us stayed to help.

#WednesdayWisdom - Make sure your #Christmas tree is at least 3 feet away from any heat source. Download our Christmas tree safety tags for more important fire ...safety information. Make copies of the tags and ask local retailers to distribute with every tree sold! https://bit.ly/39y3JAb #WinterFireSafety See more

Carbon monoxide or CO is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly. CO is NOT natural gas natural gas has a harmless chemical called mercaptan added to it to make it smell like rotten eggs. www.COsafety.tips

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at #Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations, but you'll want to keep children at least 3... feet away from the stove in the name of fire safety. Download Sparky's 3-foot Kid Free Zone Marker to help! https://bit.ly/3kWOseq See more

Ensure all fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents in your home are cleaned and inspected annually to help prevent the build up of carbon monoxide. Visit www.technicalsafetybc.ca to find a licensed contractor near you.

Have you tested your carbon monoxide alarm lately? Make sure you test it to keep you, your family and your pets safe and healthy. #TestItTuesday www.COsafety.tips

Happy Hallowe'en from all of us at PreparedBC! Remember, whether it's a sudden emergency or a spooky night filled with fright - be prepared, not scared!