Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Rock climber suffers fatal fall near Squamish
SQUAMISH, B.C. - Police say a rock climber fell to his death yesterday while scaling the Stawamus Chief mountain that towers over Squamish, B.C.Mounties in the town north of Vancouver say they receive...
Jun 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Slower spring allows for more KSAR training ahead of summer season
KAMLOOPS - A slower spring for call outs and rescues has allowed Kamloops Search and Rescue members to get in more training. Of the 18 searches undertaken so far this year, KSAR's Jenn Stahn says they...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
B.C Wildfire Service makes short work of minor flare up in Beresford Lakes area
KAMLOOPS - BC Wildfire Service crews quickly gained control over a small blaze in the Beresford Lakes area yesterday. Fire Information Officer Nicole Bonnett says the 1 hectare fire was reported yeste...
Jun 16, 2019 Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service
Multiple vehicle incident snarls Halston Avenue traffic
KAMLOOPS - Local traffic has slowed in the Halston area this afternoon (June 15) following an incident involving multiple vehicles near Salish Road and Halston Avenue.Reports came in shortly after 12:...
Jun 15, 2019 Image Credit: Nathan Ritchie
Sabiston Creek wildfire winding down
SAVONA - So far, so good for firefighting efforts on the Sabiston Creek wildfire near Savona. Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall says the 200 hectare blaze is now under control and today (June 9...
Jun 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
At least 2 injured following multiple vehicle incidents along Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS - At least two people have been taken to hospital after multiple vehicle incidents on the Coquihalla highway this afternoon (June 8). Reports began coming in around 1 p.m regarding separate v...
Jun 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Fire bans coming into effect for Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - As of Wednesday next week (June 12), Category 2 and 3 open fires will be restricted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. Part of preventing human-caused wildfires means those burns, using c...
Jun 08, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Fire Centre / BC Wildfire Service
Silent struggle put into focus with PTSD Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - June marks Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month, which is one part of a growing push for mental health advocacy in modern society. Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, or ...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Fundraising paramedics ride into Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After riding 400 kilometers, a procession of ambulances and nearly 50 paramedics on bikes has arrived in Kamloops. The third annual event, 'Tour Paramedic Ride BC' is raising money to put u...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Sabiston Creek wildfire now estimated at 200 hectares
SAVONA, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service ground crews will be conducting controlled burns near the Sabiston Creek wildfire, which is now estimated at 200 hectares.Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall ...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Jan Nademlejnsky
