100 MILE HOUSE FIRE-RESCUEWelcome to 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue's Website
News & Events
For the latest news & events please visit the 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue Blog
Our very own Laura Kelsey has been hard at work creating a blog to tell the history and story of the 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue department.
Please feel free to visit the blog site, post your thoughts & comments!
www.100MileFire.wordpress.com
Mission Statement
To Serve the citizens of and the visitors to the District of 100 Mile House and area by protecting life, property, and the environment through education, awareness, suppression services, medical aid, and rescue services.
Nature of Our BusinessThe Fire Service is a diverse and challenging profession that offers many different types of rewards. It is this diversity that inspires men and women to become firefighters. Firefighters are trained to respond and handle many different types of incidents from a dumpster fire to a full structure fire, motor vehicle incidents to rendering medical aid. Emergencies can happen at any time of the day during any season of weather. Commitment and dedication are required on part of all firefighters.
Our primary goal is the protection of the public by three ways:- To prevent fire and other emergencies from occuring, through public education and fire safety/code enforcement programs
- To be prepared for emergencies through ongoing training, education, pre-planning, and equipment maintenance
- By delivering our services in a professional and courteous manner
- Strong desire to help people and protect their community
- Courage
- Commitment and Dedication
- Assertiveness
- Willingness to learn new skills and tackle new challenges
- Ability to control emotions during times of crisis
- Ability to perform strenuous work in all climates
The success of the Fire Service is measured by our ability to assist people with and through their difficult situations.
Department Profile
100 Mile House Fire-Rescue is made up entirely of Paid On Call members, with the exception of the Fire Chief.
The department operates under the command of the Fire Chief who is responsible to the Mayor and Council.
Over the years, 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue has evolved from not only fire suppression, but now also includes rescue services, medical aid, and public education and awareness programs. The department also has their own training facility which is fully accredited by the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
100 Mile House Fire-Rescue responds to approximately 220 calls per year ranging from grass fires, motor vehicle incidents, medical aid, structure fires, gas leaks, and false alarms.
Over the past few years we have seen a steady increase in the number of calls per year, with this increase it is seen that the average Paid On Call member spends approximately 7-10 hours per week completing fire department duties such as weekly training and responding to emergencies.
In addition to providing emergency aid and education, 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue is also very active in participating and assisting in numerous community organizations such as; Safe Ride Home, P.A.R.T.Y. Program (Preventing Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth), Grad Ceremonies, Teddy Bears Picnic, School Tours, etc.
The continuing commitment and dedication of our past, present, and future members will enable us to provide our community with a service level comparable to many career departments.