Human caused wildfires are entirely preventable and unnecessarily increase the workload of crews & personnel. #BCWildfire is fully prepared to deal with anticipated fire demands; however, it is important we all do our part in limiting demands on crucial firefighting resources.

Here is todays Wildfire spot weather update. 5pm June 27.: Temp: 43.9deg. Humidity: 17.6% potential of ignition and sustained fire growth is 100% 🔥🔥🔥. No joke BC. Be #firesmart in the bush and your communities. FireSmart BC BC Wildfire Service @iafflocal1399

Thank you to Nanaimo Fire Rescue Dispatchers for their hard work and dedication over the many years and being part of our team helping keep our communities safe. We will miss you being the calm voice assisting us on each and every call. We wish you the best!!! #appreciation

Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia.

The B.C. government is putting a campfire ban into effect across the province beginning Wednesday, June 30. vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/b-c-announces-…

Fireworks, campfires & open fires are banned across BC. Do your part to keep communities, people & forests safe 🏕 No campfires during ban 🚭 Be careful with cigarettes 📞 Report signs of wildfire: 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cell Follow BC Wildfire Service for updates #BCWildfire

Extreme fire danger across most of Vancouver Island right now. CHEK News

Tender 2 left today for deployment to the Cache Creek Wildfire base to assist with efforts fighting the wildfires .Lt. Monroe Grobe & FF Tyler Hieta got on the 12:45 ferry from Duke Point. Thanks & stay safe fellas. Thanks BC Ferries for getting our crew on their way

Build your own emergency kit stocked with all the emergency preparedness necessities and be #EmergencyReady! More info: ow.ly/4soY50FDIpf

Know the meaning: A watch is issued when there is the potential for severe weather. #BePrepared A warning issued when that severe weather is actually occurring or is imminent. Our friends from Normal Fire, Illinois put it in perspective 😉

We changed our our crew on the weekend that are up in the Cache Creek assisting BC Wildfire Service thanks again to BC Ferries for getting them on the way. Capt. Greg Smith and FF Dave Janzen .Tender 2 have been reassigned to the White Rock Lake Fire. Thanks fellas and be safe

We changed out Tender 2 crew last weekend that are up in White Rock Lake/Monte Creek area assisting BC Wildfire Service thanks again to BC Ferries for getting them on the way. FF’s Bill Hieta & Tyler Bergen arrived Sunday ,the other crew got home yesterday Thanks fellas and be safe

We changed out Tender 2 crew last Sunday that are up in White Rock Lake Fire area assisting BC Wildfire Service thanks again to BC Ferries for getting them on the way. DC Steve Vatcher & FF Billy Robertson Jr arrived Sunday ,the other crew got home yesterday Thanks fellas and be safe

Accidents happen. Here's what to do stay safe in a car accident involving power lines: ow.ly/XjKu50G42UC

FPW is finally here! Do you know what to do if you hear the beep or the chirp? #firepreventionweek

A continuous set of three beeps - beep, beep, beep - means #smoke or #fire. A continuous set of four loud beeps - beep, beep, beep, beep - means #carbonmonoxide is present. In each situation, get out, stay out, and call 9-1-1 #hearthebeepgetonyourfeet #fpw #learnthesounds

When You Hear a Beep, Get On Your Feet! Get out and stay out. Call 9-1-1 from your outside meeting place. Hear a Chirp, Make a Change! A chirping alarm needs attention. Replace the batteries or the entire alarm if it is older than 10 years old.

Thank you to the students, teachers & staff at Palsson School for coming to the Fire Department today to #LearnTheSoundsOfFireSafety with Deputy Chief Vatcher, Lt Grobe & Lt. Fowler. Make sure to complete your Home Fire Escape Plans & thank you for the wonderful artwork

Make closing the bedroom door part of your nighttime routine. A closed door can: ☑Reduce fire growth ☑Limit damage to a home ☑Keep temperatures down ☑Save lives #FirePrevention