News Items tag as: Penticton fire department 2019

Penticton fire department puts out two structure fires
December 23, 2019 - 8:55 AM

Penticton firefighters have had a busy morning as they responded to two structure fires.
Personal fireworks displays hardly worth the hassle in Penticton
December 18, 2019 - 1:30 PM

Thinking of setting off some fireworks in Penticton on New Year's Eve? It can be done but it’s not going to be cheap and you may find the application more trouble than it’s worth.
Penticton fire department rescue man after ATV mishap
December 10, 2019 - 8:34 AM

Members of the Penticton Fire Department tech rescue team were called to West Bench at Sage Mesa Drive and Ladera Place to rescue a man after his ATV rolled down a steep 150-foot embankment.
Penticton fire chief heads to Bahamas with search dog Sammy as part of rescue team
September 09, 2019 - 10:28 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton fire Chief Larry Watkinson has joined rescue efforts in the search for victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Man got feet caught in propeller in Penticton boating accident
July 15, 2019 - 11:37 AM

PENTICTON - A man was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after getting his feet tangled in a boat propeller on Sunday.
Penticton Fire Department warns of phone fraud
July 08, 2019 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - A bogus telephone-based fundraising scheme has the Penticton Fire Department warning residents to beware.
Woman dies from injuries sustained in Penticton modular home fire
June 25, 2019 - 12:32 PM

PENTICTON - A mobile home park fire in Penticton late last month has had tragic consequences as the B.C. Coroner’s office reports the death of a victim in the fire.
Five suspicious fires under investigation in South Okanagan, Similkameen
June 19, 2019 - 10:41 AM

PENTICTON - It’s been a busy morning for firefighters in the South Okanagan and Similkameen.
Crews extinguish wildfires on the Penticton Indian Band reserve
June 18, 2019 - 12:02 PM

PENTICTON - For the second time in two days, Penticton Indian Band and City of Penticton firefighters have been called to overnight wildfires on the reserve.
UPDATE: Forklift fire at Penticton's Greenwood Forest Products
June 17, 2019 - 8:54 AM

PENTICTON - Firefighters were called to a structure fire at Greenwood Forest Products this morning.
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News Items tag as: Penticton fire department 2019

Penticton fire department puts out two structure fires

Personal fireworks displays hardly worth the hassle in Penticton

Penticton fire department rescue man after ATV mishap

Penticton fire chief heads to Bahamas with search dog Sammy as part of rescue team

Man got feet caught in propeller in Penticton boating accident

Penticton Fire Department warns of phone fraud

Woman dies from injuries sustained in Penticton modular home fire

Five suspicious fires under investigation in South Okanagan, Similkameen

Crews extinguish wildfires on the Penticton Indian Band reserve

UPDATE: Forklift fire at Penticton's Greenwood Forest Products

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