Barriere First Responders

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Barriere First Responders Barriere First Responders Society is a non-for-profit society that responds to medical emergencies in The District of Barriere and area.

Our mission at Barriere First Responders (BAFRS) is to deliver prompt, professional, and compassionate emergency medical care and support services to Barriere and the surrounding communities. We are dedicated to enhancing community safety, resilience, and well-being through comprehensive preparedness, continuous training, and proactive collaboration with local agencies, mutual aid partners, and community stakeholders. We commit to maintaining a high standard of care by equipping our members with advanced skills and resources, including emergency medical response training and state-of-the-art equipment. Recognizing the evolving needs of our region, particularly in response to increasing environmental threats like wildfires and flooding, BAFRS actively works to adapt, innovate, and expand our capabilities to effectively manage various emergencies. Through community outreach, education, and engagement, we aim to empower residents with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations, fostering a safer and more resilient community for all.

Always a fun time learning how to properly don and doff PPE! As our students advance to the EMR level, they'll be traine...
10/21/2026

Always a fun time learning how to properly don and doff PPE!

As our students advance to the EMR level, they'll be trained to perform additional procedures, including aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) such as nebulized medication administration.

These procedures can increase the risk of exposure to airborne contaminants, making proper PPE selection, donning, and doffing essential to protecting both patients and responders.

Wishing our three Barriere First Responders members the best of luck as they begin their Emergency Medical Responder (EM...
10/19/2026

Wishing our three Barriere First Responders members the best of luck as they begin their Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training tomorrow!

Good luck to all the other students enrolled in the course as well!

We wish you all a successful two weeks of learning!

Barriere First Responders Society is seeking community support to purchase Ready-Heat Blankets at a cost of $750!When re...
10/16/2026

Barriere First Responders Society is seeking community support to purchase Ready-Heat Blankets at a cost of $750!

When responding to medical emergencies, serious injuries, and motor vehicle collisions, keeping patients warm is more than just providing comfort — it can be a critical part of patient care.

🛠️ WE NEED YOUR HELP!Barriere First Responders is looking for a few extra hands on Saturday, October 17th, to help insta...
10/15/2026

🛠️ WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Barriere First Responders is looking for a few extra hands on Saturday, October 17th, to help install our RV shelter, which will provide storage for our FR-3 emergency response trailer.

💪 Many hands make light work! No special skills required, just a willingness to help!

📩 Able to lend a hand? Send us a private message with your phone number, and we'll contact you ASAP!

Thank you for supporting your local first responders! 💚💛

⚡ LOCAL ELECTRICIAN WANTED – QUOTE REQUEST ⚡Barriere First Responders Society (BAFRS) is looking for a licensed electric...
10/08/2026

⚡ LOCAL ELECTRICIAN WANTED – QUOTE REQUEST ⚡

Barriere First Responders Society (BAFRS) is looking for a licensed electrician willing to provide a quote for electrical work at our equipment storage location in Barriere.

The proposed project includes:

- Installation of a separate metered electrical service.
- Electrical panel and underground wiring.
- 30-amp RV connection for our emergency response trailer.
- General-purpose electrical outlets and lighting.

We are hoping to connect with a local electrician or electrical contractor who would be willing to visit the site, discuss our needs, and provide an estimate.

As a volunteer-operated, non-profit emergency response organization, we always appreciate the support of local trades and businesses.

📩 Interested or know someone who might be? Please send us a message or tag a local electrician in the comments!

Thank you for supporting your local First Responders! 🚑

🚑 STILL SOME SEATS AVAILABLE!There’s still time to register for our upcoming Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course, o...
10/02/2026

🚑 STILL SOME SEATS AVAILABLE!

There’s still time to register for our upcoming Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course, offered in partnership with Rescue Ready Education!

📅 October 19 – November 2, 2026
📍 Barriere, BC
💰 $1,450

Whether you’re looking to start a career in emergency services, expand your current skill set, or take the next step toward becoming a licensed Emergency Medical Responder, this is an opportunity to complete your EMR training locally.

Limited seats remain!

🌐 Visit rescuereadyeducation.ca to register today!

A recent call highlighted exactly why having highly trained First Responders in Barriere matters.BCEHS received several ...
10/02/2026

A recent call highlighted exactly why having highly trained First Responders in Barriere matters.

BCEHS received several emergencies in our area at nearly the same time, placing significant demand on available ambulance resources.

Our newly trained Emergency Medical Responders were able to provide care to a patient experiencing significant shortness of breath for nearly an hour while awaiting BCEHS. Their additional EMR training allowed them to administer salbutamol, a medication that is not available within the standard First Responder scope of practice.

This is exactly why BAFRS continues to invest in advanced training for our volunteers.

In a rural community, there will inevitably be times when ambulance resources are committed elsewhere. Having trained and equipped responders already in the community means meaningful care can begin while BCEHS resources are still on their way.

This was a great example of that investment in training directly benefiting the community we serve.

🚜 WE WANT YOUR OPINION! 🚜We’re looking at ideas for a potential future fundraiser and want to know what our community wo...
09/29/2026

🚜 WE WANT YOUR OPINION! 🚜

We’re looking at ideas for a potential future fundraiser and want to know what our community would be most excited about.

We’re currently working with KIOTI Tractor to explore the possibility of a brand-new sub-compact tractor package, including a front-end loader AND mower!

So we want to hear from you:

If BAFRS held a future licensed raffle, which prize would you be more interested in?

❤️ KIOTI Tractor + Loader + Mower
👍 ATV

Let us know in the comments and share this post — we’d love to get as much community feedback as possible!

This is an interest survey only. No raffle is currently being offered and no tickets are available for sale.

Your feedback will help the Barriere First Responders Society decide which fundraising opportunities are worth pursuing. 🚑

We unequivocally condemn the cowardly and pathetic display by individuals associated with white supremacist and white na...
09/28/2026

We unequivocally condemn the cowardly and pathetic display by individuals associated with white supremacist and white nationalist ideology who descended upon Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc lands this weekend.

There is nothing brave, honourable, or respectable about marching into another community to spread hatred and intimidation while hiding your faces behind masks. If you are too ashamed or afraid to put your name and face behind your beliefs, that speaks volumes.

White supremacy has absolutely no place in Tk̓emlúps, Kamloops, our communities, or anywhere in Canada.

Reconciliation requires difficult conversations, and meaningful progress requires mutual respect and understanding from everyone involved. Canadians will not always agree on what reconciliation should look like or how we get there. Those disagreements can and should be discussed openly and respectfully.

But racism, hatred, and intimidation are not discussion. They contribute absolutely nothing toward reconciliation and only seek to drive people further apart.

We can disagree. We can ask difficult questions. We can challenge one another. But we must do so as neighbours and fellow Canadians, with respect for one another's humanity.

Showing up on Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc lands masked and promoting white supremacist ideology isn't courage.

It's cowardice.

To the people of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the broader Kamloops community: hatred will not define our communities, and those seeking to divide us will not speak for us. We stand together against racism, intimidation, and hate, and in support of communities where everyone can live with dignity, safety, and mutual respect.

There will always be far more that unites our communities than divides us.

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