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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News Items tag as: Kamloops Fire Rescue 2021

Kamloops firefighters rescue child stuck in snowy concrete skateboard park

Snow used to smother vehicle fire in Kamloops after pumps freeze

UPDATE: Kamloops firefighters battling heritage house blaze

Encounter with bull in Kamloops leaves man with broken bones

B.C. Wildfire Service ready for heat wave in southern Interior

iN VIDEO: Another wildfire sparked along Coquihalla Highway near Kamloops

UPDATE: Kamloops fire crews put out grass fire on Tk'emlúps land

Diver missing, presumed drowned in Okanagan Lake identified as Kamloops firefighter

Kamloops firefighters make another dog rescue

Fire crews have blaze west of Kamloops airport contained

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