Tag: Firefighters

Public being advised of firefighting course taking place Saturday

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
A firefighting training course in the Comox Valley Regional District this weekend will help prepare crews for wildfire scenarios. 

Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday

Wildfires My Comox Valley Now -
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note. The fire is now estimated at 511 hectares. The Regional District of Nanaimo has also expanded the area covered by its evacuation alert.

Trailers, wooden structure damaged in early morning fire at North Island College

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
A wooden roof structure will need a fair bit of repair and some portable classrooms are badly damaged after...

Former deputy fire chief honoured

News Elizabeth Young -
Comox Fire has dedicated its newest truck to a former Deputy Chief. The department held its 75 reunion this week,...

Comox Chief assists in fight against wildfires

News Justin Goulet -
Comox's Fire Chief has returned from his first deployment to help with the BC wildfires. Gord Schreiner was tasked...

Courtenay firefighters recognized

News Justin Goulet -
A group of volunteer firefighters in Courtenay have completed certification to be able to fight fires. Training Officer Dennis...

RCMP investigating weekend fire in Courtenay

News Justin Goulet -
The Comox Valley RCMP is now investigating a weekend apartment fire in Courtenay. Fire Chief Don Bardonnex says the...

Local first responders start trip to help crews in Mexico

News Justin Goulet -
A trio of first responders from the area are headed to Mexico to bring a donation of equipment to...

Firefighters team up with Courtenay department for training

News Justin Goulet -
35 firefighters from 10 different departments were in Courtenay recently for a training session with the Courtenay Fire Department....

Local crews team up to help firefighters in Mexico

News Justin Goulet -
Local emergency responders are working on a project to help out fire fighters in Mexico. Oyster River firefighters Chris Hounsell,...

Improved benefits for auxiliary wildfire fighters

News Justin Goulet -
Changes are being made to make it easier for those who fight wildfires to access benefits. Stephanie Smith with the...

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