News Items tag as: Kamloops Fire Rescue

UPDATE: Fire crews extinguish Kamloops house fire
February 12, 2021 - 2:57 PM

Kamloops fire crews have extinguished a house fire in Aberdeen this afternoon, and are currently in the mop up stage.
Some homeowners will get help from Kamloops Fire Rescue on reducing wildfire threat
December 12, 2018 - 1:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Some Kamloops residents may get a knock on their door from Kamloops Fire Rescue this spring offering fire safety assessments on private properties.
Kamloops residents asked to remain on high alert for fire risk
July 24, 2017 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Despite the recent rain and cooler weather, the fire risk in Kamloops is still extreme, the fire department says.
Kamloops looks internally to find new fire chief
April 25, 2017 - 12:20 PM

KAMLOOPS - Mike Adams is the new Fire Chief of Kamloops Fire Rescue, the City has announced.
No concrete answers on what may have started industrial fire in Kamloops
March 13, 2017 - 4:36 PM

KAMLOOPS - Fire crews have determined where a large industrial fire started yesterday, but may never know how it was started.
BREAKING: Structure fire roars in Kamloops industrial park
March 12, 2017 - 4:49 PM

KAMLOOPS - An active structure fire is burning in the industrial area on the Tk'emlups reservation.
Fire at Domtar in Kamloops quickly extinguished
January 18, 2017 - 3:39 PM

KAMLOOPS - In just over two weeks, there have been two minor fires the Domtar mill, but Kamloops Fire Rescue doesn’t think it’s a concern.
Weekend fire in Kamloops caused by hot oil
January 03, 2017 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - After a weekend fire in Kamloops, firefighters are warning people about the dangers of cooking with hot oil.
Firefighters offer tips on how to keep your home safe during holidays
December 26, 2016 - 6:00 AM

KAMLOOPS - It's the time of year when fire hazards seem to be everywhere, now Kamloops Fire Rescue is informing the public on how to stay safe this season.
Kamloops firefighters sign five year collective agreement
December 15, 2016 - 4:06 PM

KAMLOOPS - The city and local firefighters have reached a new five year deal.
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News Items tag as: Kamloops Fire Rescue

UPDATE: Fire crews extinguish Kamloops house fire

Some homeowners will get help from Kamloops Fire Rescue on reducing wildfire threat

Kamloops residents asked to remain on high alert for fire risk

Kamloops looks internally to find new fire chief

No concrete answers on what may have started industrial fire in Kamloops

BREAKING: Structure fire roars in Kamloops industrial park

Fire at Domtar in Kamloops quickly extinguished

Weekend fire in Kamloops caused by hot oil

Firefighters offer tips on how to keep your home safe during holidays

Kamloops firefighters sign five year collective agreement

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