News Items tag as: Vernon Fire and Rescue Services

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
Car blows through stop sign, collides with Vernon building
February 17, 2017 - 10:19 AM

VERNON - Drivers in Vernon are being reminded to slow down and watch for ice after a car went through a stop sign and ended up colliding with a building.
Not everyone drove according to road conditions yesterday
February 10, 2017 - 5:00 PM

VERNON - Concrete barriers and street lights were some of the things driver accidentally plowed into during yesterday's snowfall.
More staffing changes at Vernon Fire Department with departure of deputy chief
January 31, 2017 - 11:12 AM

VERNON - Vernon’s deputy fire chief is resigning after five years of service.
Vernon firefighters come to the rescue after child's head gets stuck in couch
November 24, 2016 - 10:02 AM

VERNON - When someone’s head gets stuck in a couch, who do you call?
Three people, including deputy fire chief, leaving jobs at Vernon Fire Department
November 21, 2016 - 9:30 AM

VERNON - There’s movement within a number of upper level jobs at the Vernon Fire Department, but Mayor Akbal Mund says the public has nothing to worry about.
From horses and bells to state of the art; Vernon Fire Department has come a long way in 125 years
April 01, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Things have come a long way at the Vernon Fire Department since it got its start 125 years ago with a horse drawn fire engine.
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JONESIE: The infighting and community fighting of the 2018 Civic Election
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