News Items tag as: Kamloops Fire Rescue 2021

Kamloops firefighters rescue child stuck in snowy concrete skateboard park
December 29, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Firefighters came to the rescue last night when a child got stuck at a Kamloops skate park.
Snow used to smother vehicle fire in Kamloops after pumps freeze
December 27, 2021 - 1:16 PM

Kamloops firefighters had to think fast this morning when their pumps froze while fighting a vehicle fire — they had to douse the fire with snow.
UPDATE: Kamloops firefighters battling heritage house blaze
July 09, 2021 - 2:15 PM

Kamloops firefighters are battling a heritage house fire in downtown Kamloops this afternoon.
Encounter with bull in Kamloops leaves man with broken bones
June 28, 2021 - 5:11 PM

While the victim's injuries are not life-threatening, it could not have been a pleasant experience to encounter the business end of a bull in Kamloops this morning.
B.C. Wildfire Service ready for heat wave in southern Interior
June 24, 2021 - 7:00 PM

B.C. Wildfire Service is prepared for the heat as temperatures soar in the Thompson-Okanagan.
iN VIDEO: Another wildfire sparked along Coquihalla Highway near Kamloops
June 23, 2021 - 2:13 PM

A wildfire has broken out near the Inks Lake interchange outside of Kamloops and is currently visible from Highway 5.
UPDATE: Kamloops fire crews put out grass fire on Tk'emlúps land
May 26, 2021 - 3:40 PM

Kamloops fire crews have extinguished a two-hectare grass fire on Tk'emlúps land today.
Diver missing, presumed drowned in Okanagan Lake identified as Kamloops firefighter
May 18, 2021 - 1:46 PM

The 53-year-old man who went missing Saturday while diving Okanagan Lake, and is now presumed drowned, has been identified as a Kamloops firefighter Brian Lannon.
Kamloops firefighters make another dog rescue
April 19, 2021 - 1:13 PM

After a heroic dog rescue of little Bean, the same KFR team responded to the call to pick up Bruno — a 170 lb dog with a broken paw.
Fire crews have blaze west of Kamloops airport contained
April 16, 2021 - 3:04 PM

Fire crews in Kamloops are fighting a blaze near Tranquille-Criss Creek Road this afternoon.
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