News Items tag as: Vernon Fire Rescue 2019

Vernon home destroyed by fire as crews stopped blaze from spreading
September 27, 2019 - 10:27 AM

VERNON - Vernon firefighters managed to stop a fire that gutted a house on 35 Avenue yesterday from spreading to the neighbouring property.
Fire investigators confirm cause of Vernon house fire
August 29, 2019 - 11:42 AM

VERNON - Vernon Fire Rescue Services has confirmed a fire that ripped through a Commonage Place property last week started in the backyard.
Investigation launched into cause of Vernon house fire
August 23, 2019 - 3:00 PM

VERNON - Investigators are working to figure out what caused the fire that ripped through a Vernon home yesterday afternoon.
Vernon firefighters battle house fire
August 22, 2019 - 3:03 PM

VERNON - Vernon Fire Rescue Service is responding to a fire on Commonage Place in Vernon.
Vernon firefighters douse early morning truck fire
July 31, 2019 - 8:44 AM

VERNON - Vernon Fire Rescue Services had an early morning call responding to a truck fire just before sunrise today.
Vernon fire department's labour woes cost City $200K, so far
April 15, 2019 - 6:00 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon has spent nearly $200,000 to fix the problems within its fire department, but with those issues still simmering, it's set to spend even more cash.
Sexual activity at Vernon fire hall exposed 'toxic' workplace
March 26, 2019 - 2:42 PM

CITY THOUGHT IT WAS RID OF ONE SOURCE. NOW THAT HE'S ORDERED BACK, WHAT'S NEXT?
UPDATE: Vernon ordered to re-hire fire department employees fired for sexual activity in chief's office
March 19, 2019 - 11:54 AM

VERNON - The City of Vernon has been ordered to re-hire two fire department employees who were fired in March 2018 for engaging in sexual activity in the fire chief's office.
Former Vernon fire chief sues city for unfair dismissal
February 21, 2019 - 3:41 PM

VERNON - Former fire chief Keith Green is suing the City of Vernon alleging he was fired while he was off work sick, and the City refused to accommodate his disability and his rehabilitation back into work.
Vernon Fire Rescue responds to possible vehicle arson
February 02, 2019 - 2:30 PM

VERNON — A vehicle fire in Vernon is now being investigated as a possible arson.
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