#RDKB residents Tactically Evacuated for #Wildfire near Willow Rd & Danshin Village Rd can now return home. All properties accessed off Willow Rd & Danshin Village Rd will remain on Evacuation Alert, until further notice. RDKB EOC is activated to support operations
For latest update on the Crook Lake Wildfire (N62608) Evacuation Alert located 6 km NW of the City of Grand Forks, please visit our RDKB Emergency Management website: ow.ly/TC6S50TF1T6
or visit the BC Wildfire Service Dashboard: wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/dashboard
It's cool to be #FireSmart! The #RDKB is offering rebates for qualifying homeowners who get a FireSmart assessment. Protect your home & community. Read this inspiring story here: grandforksgazette.ca/home/grand-for…
It's cool to be #FireSmart! The #RDKB is offering rebates for qualifying homeowners who get a FireSmart assessment. Protect your home & community. Read this inspiring story here: grandforksgazette.ca/home/grand-for…
Last Day of RDKB's FireSmart Rebate Program!
Our staff are working hard to process follow-up visits & issue rebates, all funded by provincial grants with specific rules to follow.
Navigating this approval process can be tough but kindness & respect are crucial 4 its future.
Are you ready to take your firefighting career to the next level while living in one of BC’s most breathtaking destinations?
Check out these two incredible opportunities to start 2025 on fire - in the best way possible!
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Honouring Years of Dedication and Service!
Join us in celebrating four incredible members of Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Service, Station 374 - Trail, for their outstanding dedication and service to our community.
While we’re here to assist with many things, power outages aren’t handled by the RDKB.
For updates like the cause, restoration times, or outage areas, please contact @fortisbc directly.
👉 Visit their Outage Map here: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages
Thank you for your understanding
1st Wildfire of Season: Today 8 firefighters from #RDKB station 374 & 4 members from Teck responded to a 50' x 50' brushfire uphill from the Best Western Hotel in Trail. The fire was quickly contained. The cause has not been determined. Be careful - conditions are dry.
Join the RDKB FireSmart Team as a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (Big White-Rock Creek)
Are you passionate about wildfire mitigation & ready to make a real impact?
🔗 Apply now: rdkb.com/Regional-Gover…
💰 $34.50/hr plus mileage | ⏳ 35 hrs/week | 📅 Flexible schedule
RDKB’s Genelle Fire Hall to remain open, with conditions
The station must have 15 members by Sept 1 '25. That number must not drop below 10 and attendance must not fall below operating guidelines for more than 6 mths.
Read the full story: rdkb.com/Regional-Gover…
The #RDKB is calling on residents in Rossland, Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Genelle to step up and protect our communities as paid on call firefighters. Read more at rdkb.com/Regional-Gover… Application packs upon request from Trail Fire Station by phone, email or in person.
Friday, 13 June: 4.45pm
Wildfire under Control: In the Vicinity of the Grand Forks Airport.
Residents who were evacuated to the Grand Forks Arena can return home.
Friday, 13 June: 4.45pm
Wildfire under Control: In the Vicinity of the Grand Forks Airport.
Residents who were evacuated to the Grand Forks Arena can return home.
BIG WHITE CLEAN UP: June 21–22!
Sat: Clean up the village
+ Free bulky item drop-off
🔥 FireSmart Trailer + RDKB Info/OCP tent
🌲 Free chipping & home assessments
🎯 Sun: Fire Dept. Games Day for kids!
🎥 Last year: facebook.com/share/v/1Bokmx…
📅 Schedule: bigwhite.com/summer/events-…
The RDKB Emergency Program is aware of Wildfire #N60917, burning approximately 5.5 km north of Grand Forks. GFFD and BCWS are on scene. There are no assets at risk at this time. Please avoid the area and do not fly drones!
More info: wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fire…
As we support response to the Neff Creek (N60917) wildfire north of Grand Forks, we remind boaters on Christina Lake to stay clear of water skimmer airtankers. Find full incident and resource details here: wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fire…
