Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Danger is low in Kamloops Fire Centre, but BC Wildfire Service urges caution for campers
KAMLOOPS - Despite the recent wet weather throughout the province, the BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to exercise vigilant fire safety as they head out into nature this summer.Entering the f...
Jul 03, 2020
Kamloops Fire Rescue puts out early morning house fire in Westsyde
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue quickly knocked down a house fire in the Westsyde area this morning (June 20), before it had spread through the entire home. Platoon Captain Troy Grant says just before...
Jun 20, 2020
Kamloops Fire Rescue extinguishes fire at Emerald Centre shelter
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were on scene at the Emerald Centre last night (June 13), after a fire broke out in one of the shelter units. Platoon Captain Wade Lindoff says firefighters were ...
Jun 14, 2020
Firefighters douse tanker truck fire on Coquihalla Highway
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews quickly responded to a semi-truck fire this morning (June 7) on the Coquihalla Highway. KFR Platoon Captain Shawn Davidson says crews were called to the area near...
Jun 07, 2020
BC Wildfire Service makes short work of minor fire near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The B.C Wildfire Service says a small wildfire that popped up Saturday (May 30) near the Buse Lake area is now under control. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Kyla Fraser says an in...
May 31, 2020
More BC paramedics accessing mental health support amid COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - They're often the first people you call when something goes wrong. Ambulance Paramedics save thousands of lives each year, as first responders when citizens are sick or injured. This week i...
May 28, 2020
Hikers stuck near Peterson Creek falls pulled to safety by Kamloops Fire Rescue
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue is reminding hikers to stick with safe routes, after several people found themselves stuck in Peterson Creek park yesterday (May 23). Around 2:45 p.m on Saturday, KFR w...
May 24, 2020
Emergency responders quickly resolve incident on North Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - Emergency crews were able to get a man in unfit condition on the North Thompson River safely to shore this morning. Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Jeff Bingley says the call came in around 6:10 a.m for...
May 23, 2020
Airtankers return to Kamloops for the wildfire season
KAMLOOPS - Every spring, Kamloops residents notice a new presence in the skies above the city. Airtankers are back at the Provincial Wildfire Coordination Centre in Kamloops and they are ready for use...
May 12, 2020
One person taken to hospital in critical condition Friday evening
KAMLOOPS - B.C Emergency Health Services says one person was taken to Royal Inland Hospital in critical condition last night (May 8). In an email, BC EHS confirmed that around 7:41 p.m, they responded...
May 09, 2020
