Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Kamloops dispatch hub searching for emergency medical call takers
KAMLOOPS - BC Emergency Health Services is looking to hire more dispatchers for its service hub in Kamloops. Thursday (Nov. 16), CFJC crews got a look inside the facility and learned what it takes to ...
Nov 16, 2023
Large structure fire breaks out on Kamloops' North Shore
KAMLOOPS - A large fire has broken out on a residential property on the city's North Shore. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) crews were called to the fire in the 1100 block of 12th Street just before 2:00 p...
Nov 14, 2023
KSA Grade 4 student spends the day 'in charge' of Kamloops Fire Rescue
KAMLOOPS - One lucky student in Kamloops was given charge of local firefighters Wednesday (Oct. 11) as part of the 'Fire Chief for a Day' program. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) arrived at Kamloops School...
Aaron Schulze Oct 11, 2023
KFR highlights key safety measures during Fire Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS - Fire Prevention Week has begun around the country and, in Kamloops, local firefighters are working to educate people of all ages. This week, Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) is encouraging very f...
Oct 10, 2023
Nationwide test of emergency alert system set for Wednesday
NANAIMO - A test of Canada's emergency alert system will take place Wednesday.Phones will buzz and alerts will air on television and radio on Wednesday, Nov 16 at 1:55 p.m. to test the national Alert ...
Nov 16, 2022
Kamloops Fire Rescue opts for Halloween fireworks ban amid dry conditions
KAMLOOPS - Thanks to ongoing dry conditions in the local area, Kamloops Fire Rescue says fireworks are a no-go this Halloween. As a result of the lack of precipitation and higher temperatures, this ye...
Dave Barry Oct 07, 2022
BC Wildfire Service urging caution heading into weekend after multiple spot fires sparked by lightning activity
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm warning came to fruition on Thursday (Aug. 11), bringing plenty of rain, thunder and lightning to the Kamloops area. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Melanie B...
James Peters Aug 12, 2022
Wildfire near Highway 1 being held, Watching Creek wildfire currently not a threat to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says 80 new wildfires sparks over the long weekend, 50 of which have been determined to be caused by lightning.The Polygon Pond wildfire near Highway 1 around...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2022
Several new wildfires sparked in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is responding to several new fire starts in the Kamloops Fire Centre, amid an ongoing heat event accompanied by lightning strikes last evening and early this morning...
Jul 29, 2022
One person killed in two-vehicle collision on Trans Canada Highway near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP say one person was killed after a two-vehicle collision along the Trans Canada Highway yesterday (July 25). In a release, Staff Sgt. Scott West says around 2:05 p.m ...
Jul 26, 2022
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