Tla'Amin Fire Department
5015-5027 River Rd Powell River, BC, Canada

A Paramedic’s Tales - from the humorous to the horrific - BC paramedic Graeme Taylor shares true and uncensored stories showing the compassion and courage of his co-workers, patients and strangers he meets. Friday March 12, 4pm via Zoom - To Register [email protected]

BC’s public health restrictions restricting travel and social gatherings continues. Please do your part to follow the public health orders and together we can get through this. Learn more: https://www.fnha.ca//communicable-disease-cont/coronavirus

It’s Burn Awareness week! From Powell River Fire Rescue: Teach kids what is hot and what is not to keep them safe from burns. #burnawarenessweek

It’s Burn Awareness Week! Stay tuned for prevention tips and awareness!

Improper use of an extension cord with major appliances can lead to fires or burns.

Upcoming Flu Clinics in Tla’amin, for staff and community. Please see flyers for dates, locations and times!

During Fire Prevention Week 2020, Tla'amin Fire Department reminds residents: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! October 9th 2020 The Tla'amin Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! ... The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. We know cooking fires can be prevented, said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice-president of outreach and advocacy. Staying in the kitchen, using a timer, and avoiding distractions such as electronics or TV are steps everyone can take to keep families safe in their homes. The Tla'amin Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme. The most important step you should take before making a meal is to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! said Tla’amin Fire Chief, Erik Blaney. A cooking fire can grow quickly. I have seen many homes damaged and people injured by fires that could easily have been prevented. Tla'amin Fire Department wants to share safety tips to keep you from having a cooking fire. Never leave cooking food unattended. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling. If you have to leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove. If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking. You have to be alert when cooking. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy. Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool. Have a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. The Tla'amin Fire Department is hosting a web event, due to COVID-19, in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!, including a short video done by firefighters Linzy Elliot and Courtney Harrop, with a cameo from Willow the Fire Dog. To find out more about Fire Prevention Week or ask about smoke detectors or fire extinguishers, for those who have not yet received them, please contact the Tla'amin Fire Department on our Facebook page. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and cooking fire prevention, visit www.fpw.org.

Information on Permitted Fires

Sending prayers of strength and resilience to our relatives in Colville Tribes

Congrats to our Neighbors to the North of us on their great achievements.

12:08PM September 14th Tla’amin Firehall. We caught up with Incident Commander and Tla’amin Fire Chief Erik Blaney who has been on the frontlines of the State o...f Emergency since day one. I think the biggest message right now for people is we are all in this together, all of us said Blaney I'm very proud of the way our community has responded, as well as the greater Powell River and Regional District community, who have come together to assist our Nation and help out. As we embark on another 72 hours of Sheltering in Place let’s stay calm- we got things covered here. Everybody is doing their absolute best to meet the community’s needs. If you need anything just ask.#handsraised #tlaaminstrong See more

Thanks for all your reports and concern Tla'amin residents. I can confirm that there is no active forest fire in our area right now and this smoke is coming from our neighbors to the south. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those fleeing the massive fires burning south of the border. Those with severe asthma or respiratory issues are encouraged to stay indoors

Important notice to Tla’amin Nation staff and community members. Unfortunately we have a confirmed case of Covid-19 in the community. As a result, the Nation’s... office will not be opened until contact tracing is completed. The earliest that we will re-open is Thursday. Staff - PLEASE do not go in to the office. You will be kept informed as quickly as possible. Thank you. Rod Allan Chief Administrative Officer

Covid testing options in Powell River: DOCTORS' OFFICE: Call your family doctor or nurse practitioner for guidance DRIVE THROUGH TESTING CLINIC: Visit ww...w.powellrivermedicalclinic.ca/covid-19 to book an appointment (preferred) or call (604) 485-3573 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: If an assessment is required, call ahead (604) 485-3211. You'll be directed to a separate waiting area at the hospital.

We are about a month away from Fire Prevention Week...this years theme is fire safety in the kitchen. Keep your eyes peeled for tips and strategies for staying safe during kitchen activities! #firepreventionweek #firesafetychallenge