Regional Fire Chief, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue - President, Fire Chiefs Association of BC
Joined September 2012
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6 Oct 2024
Grand Forks Fire Rescue, supported by Greenwood & Midway FD and @BCGovFireInfo are on scene. Highway 3 is closed in both directions @DriveBC
6 Oct 2024
RDKB EOC has activated for wildfire N62608. Properties on Willow RD and Danshin village Rd that were tactically evacuated are now allowed to return home. The area will remain on evacuation alert. @BCGovFireInfo @EmergencyInfoBC
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6 Oct 2024
RDKB EOC has activated for wildfire N62608. Properties on Willow RD and Danshin village Rd that were tactically evacuated are now allowed to return home. The area will remain on evacuation alert. @BCGovFireInfo @EmergencyInfoBC
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25 Sep 2024
The #RDKB EOC has been activated to a level 3 to respond to the Goosmus Wildfire South of Danville, WA. Fire is moving north toward the CAN/US Border. Ember showers have been witnessed in the Sleepy Hollow area in #AreaD. Tactical Evacuations are in progress along Hwy 3.
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10 Sep 2024
Excited to share, development of our Regional Fire Training Centre represents a major leap forward for our firefighting capabilities. Our partnership with the @TheCityofTrail was crucial for securing the land & grant funding necessary for this facility @RDKBdotcom @trailfire941
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8 Sep 2024
Flag is lowered at home today for Firefighters' National Memorial Day. We honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and extend our deepest gratitude to all firefighters for their heroic service.
@BCFireChiefs @CdnFireChiefs @trailfire941
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18 Aug 2023
Great interagency teamwork getting the job done, pump station, building guard & putting out hot spots.
Thankful for @BCGovFireInfo crews doing danger tree assessments and danger tree falling to keep us all safe.
@RosslandBC @Rosslander @RDKBdotcom @RDKB_Emergency @BCFireChiefs
18 Aug 2023
Crews made great progress overnight. No structures threatened at this time. Some smoke may be visible from Rossland.
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18 Aug 2023
Crews made great progress overnight. No structures threatened at this time. Some smoke may be visible from Rossland.
18 Aug 2023
KBRFR Firefighters from our Rossland, Warfield & Trail stations are on scene of a wildfire on Deer Park Mountain in Rossland. We will be working the fire throughout the night.
@RosslandBC @BCRCMP @BCGovFireInfo @RDKBdotcom @RDKB_Emergency
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18 Aug 2023
KBRFR Firefighters from our Rossland, Warfield & Trail stations are on scene of a wildfire on Deer Park Mountain in Rossland. We will be working the fire throughout the night.
@RosslandBC @BCRCMP @BCGovFireInfo @RDKBdotcom @RDKB_Emergency
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17 Aug 2023
Today’s weather adds to the already extreme fire risk across the province. Today our crews are focused on being prepared to action fires in these extreme conditions.
17 Aug 2023
A really helpful and informative short video about the upcoming change in weather, and what it means in terms of fire risk. Worth the watch. Upcoming weather event August 16, 2023 youtu.be/DHgrCZDgAE8 via @YouTube
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17 Aug 2023
A really helpful and informative short video about the upcoming change in weather, and what it means in terms of fire risk. Worth the watch. Upcoming weather event August 16, 2023 youtu.be/DHgrCZDgAE8 via @YouTube
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14 Aug 2023
Teck Fire Department has crews monitoring the fire overnight.
We appreciated and are thankful for the support from @BCGovFireInfo today, well done!
14 Aug 2023
Update: Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue advises that this fire is now classified as Under Control, meaning suppression efforts have ensured it will not spread further. Firefighting personnel may remain on the scene, patrolling the fire and extinguishing hot spots. #TrailBC
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13 Aug 2023
We have fire control!
Interagency training paid off in spades today. FF’s continue to build guard and work hotspots.
We are thankful for the support of Teck Fire, BCWildfire Service air support & IA crews, @BCRCMP @BC_EHS @FortisBC @TheCityofTrail
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2 Aug 2023
When it comes to emergency vehicle right-of-way always listen for sirens & watch for flashing lights. All traffic in both directions must stop & pull to the right using your turn signal ensuring you’re not blocking intersections. Know the rules. ow.ly/8cEn50PjSXx #Cranbrook
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14 Jul 2023
Deepest condolences to Firefighter Devyn Gale’s family, friends and to members of the BC Wildfire Service.
Devyn will be remembered for her commitment to community, being considerate, hardworking and her smile.
With heavy hearts we lowered our flags at the #RDKB headquarters today in honour of BC Wildfire Fighter Devyn Gale, 19, who died while responding to a blaze near Revelstoke. A tragic reminder of how dangerous the job, and wildfire season, can be.
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10 Apr 2023
The BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Stream Flow Advisory for the #RDKB saying, "The upcoming heavy rainfall is expected to cause flashy rises in creeks and rivers in the region." Models show rivers to rise quickly to a 1-2 year return. The RDKB EM Program is monitoring.
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28 Mar 2023
Emergency Management team meeting at @BigWhite
Kicking off the fire season early with a tabletop exercise and some team building.
Looking forward to more team building exercise tomorrow 😎⛷️
@RDKBdotcom @BCGovFireInfo @BCFireChiefs @BWFireDept @mestephens981 @carlenepires
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3 Jan 2023
Congratulations Ken, thank you for your outstanding commitment to community. Proud to have served with you.
2 Jan 2023
Congratulations “Captain Cool” for 50 years of firefighting and community service in North Cowichan!
Outstanding! #firefighter #community
@NorthCowichan @BC_FireSafety @BCFireChiefs
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24 Dec 2022
B shift responded to a detached garage fire in Sunningdale tonight.
Thanks to an alert neighbor duty crew was able to stretch a line & contain the fire to the garage with limited fire damage and no injuries.
@trailfire941 @BC_FireSafety @BCFireChiefs @bcpffa @TrailDailyTimes
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24 Dec 2022
Fire cause was determined to be a faulty heat gun that had been left unattended while plugged in.
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14 Dec 2022
Carlene’s passion for the fire service, work ethic and commitment to learning embodies the values of a fire service leader. Congratulations Captain Pires on your promotion to Captain, well done!
@BCFireChiefs @FSwomenBC
13 Dec 2022
Carlene Pires has become the first-ever female Captain within the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue.
"I love firefighting. I just so happen to be a woman too.”
Read the full story here: ow.ly/wemi50M2BQp
@ChiefDerby @FSwomenBC @campignitebc @wildfire_bc
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