News Items tag as: Vernon Fire and Rescue Services

Two structure fires in Vernon on Saturday
February 18, 2024 - 1:45 PM

Two structure fires were safely extinguished in Vernon yesterday.
Vernon using small fires to test early wildfire detection system
December 11, 2023 - 5:00 PM

Vernon will be testing an early wildfire detection system later this week during which small fires will take place.
Fireworks suspected as cause of blaze that destroyed Vernon home
June 29, 2023 - 9:32 AM

Fireworks are believed to have started a structure fire in Vernon this morning.
Vernon fire crews douse tent fire in Polson Park
February 08, 2021 - 12:02 PM

Vernon firefighters extinguished ablaze this morning in Polson Park, after a tent someone was living in caught fire.
North Okanagan Fire Training Centre budget and improvement plan gets green light
December 11, 2018 - 2:41 PM

VERNON - The North Okanagan Fire Training Centre's ambitious plan for the next four years received approval at last night's council meeting, paving the way for big changes to the building.
Vernon fire services tame weekend blaze
December 03, 2018 - 12:23 PM

VERNON - Vernon firefighters doused a car engulfed in flames last Sunday.
Vernon house fire sparks RCMP investigation
August 11, 2018 - 9:09 AM

VERNON - Last night crews responded to calls for a house fire in Vernon.
Interior heat, smoke keeping first responders busy
August 08, 2018 - 12:14 PM

VERNON - First responders are noticing an increase in medical calls related to the heat wave and forest fire smoke in the Southern Interior.
Vernon Fire Department rescues little girl stuck in tree
March 29, 2017 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - Vernon firefighters came to the rescue of a young girl out on a limb yesterday afternoon.
Firefighters association reacts to possible outsourcing of Vernon dispatch service
March 16, 2017 - 3:24 PM

LOSS OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE NOT WORTH THE POSSIBLE COST SAVINGS: ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
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News Items tag as: Vernon Fire and Rescue Services

Two structure fires in Vernon on Saturday

Vernon using small fires to test early wildfire detection system

Fireworks suspected as cause of blaze that destroyed Vernon home

Vernon fire crews douse tent fire in Polson Park

North Okanagan Fire Training Centre budget and improvement plan gets green light

Vernon fire services tame weekend blaze

Vernon house fire sparks RCMP investigation

Interior heat, smoke keeping first responders busy

Vernon Fire Department rescues little girl stuck in tree

Firefighters association reacts to possible outsourcing of Vernon dispatch service

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