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CAMPFIRE BAN LIFTED AS OF AUGUST 31, 2010

Effective 12:00 pm Monday August 30, campfire restrictions within the District of 100 Mile House have been lifted. Please remember that you still required a permit within the District of 100 Mile House for campfires. Permits are available at the 100 Mile House Fire Hall. Campfires are restriction in size to 0.5m x 0.5m. If you have any questions or concerns please contact 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue 250-395-2152.

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue puts their heart into it!

The Big Bike came to town, raising awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue along with the 108 Mile Ranch VFD and staff from the District of 100 Mile House were on board! Everyone had a great time and was proud to be fundraising for this important cause.

If you would like to learn more about the Big Bike, what you can do to help fundraise for the Heart and Stroke foundation and tips on keeping your own heart healthy and strong please visit www.bigbike.ca!

Big Bike Riders

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 Business

The 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

Character traits generally considered desirable for firefighters:

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.