Fire Department Contact

Fire Department Forms & Applications

Fire Department Application Form

Administration Menu

Emergency Contacts

Police, Fire, Medical

911

Non-emergency

Police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are responsible for law enforcement in the Municipality.
Phone: 250 692‑7171
Address: 147 Hwy 35
Mailing Address: PO Box 759 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Fire

Fire Chief: 250 692‑7587
In case of a wildfire contact the Ministry of Forests, Protection Branch
Call toll free 1 800 663‑5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.
www.bcwildfire.ca

Medical

Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre 250 692‑2400
Burns Lake Medical Clinic 250 692‑3111

Village of Burns Lake

Fire Department:

The Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Department is dedicated to helping keep our community safe by providing emergency response, fire safety training and inspections and education and fire prevention services.
The Burns Lake Fire Hall is located next to the Village Office at #15 Third Avenue. The Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Department is comprised of a full-time Fire Chief and approximately 30 volunteer members dedicated to delivering fire protection services to the Village of Burns Lake.

Firefighters in Burns Lake respond to various incidents such as structural, wildland and vehicle fires, water/ice rescues, vehicle extrications, carbon monoxide and fire alarm calls, as well as medical aid calls.

Firefighter training, overseen by Deputy Fire Chief Jason Blackwell, ensures that firefighters develop and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to operate equipment, perform firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials operations and respond to medical aid calls. Firefighters also receive special training in advanced First Aid and Defibrillation.

The Fire Department also conducts fire safety inspections of all types of occupancies. Fire Fighters also respond to and resolve citizen complaints and concerns regarding fire safety and are very active in public education. As part of the public education program, inspectors conduct training sessions to increase awareness and demonstrate proper use of fire extinguishers, fire evacuation, and other fire safety issues.

For any large outdoor burning, please contact Rob Krause, Director of Protective Services .

Answer The Call

All new applicants must have the following minimum qualifications;

  • be 19 years of age at the time of their application, or join as a junior member if between the age of 17 and 19,
  • completion of grade 10,
  • possess a valid driver’s licence, of a minimum class 7,
  • be in good physical shape, and
  • reside within the boundaries of the Burns Lake Fire Protection Area. An exception to this may be made for a new member who resides outside the area, but works in the area, and can attend emergency calls during business hours.

Answer The Call

All new applicants must have the following minimum qualifications;

  • be 19 years of age at the time of their application, or join as a junior member if between the age of 17 and 19,
  • completion of grade 10,
  • possess a valid driver’s licence, of a minimum class 7,
  • be in good physical shape, and
  • reside within the boundaries of the Burns Lake Fire Protection Area. An exception to this may be made for a new member who resides outside the area, but works in the area, and can attend emergency calls during business hours.

Fire Department News

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.