Castlegar Fire Department

06/02/2026

Castlegar Fire Department members assisted with serving breakfast at Legion's Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast on May 10, 2026. As token of their appreciation, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 Castlegar/Robson donated $1,500 to the CFD's Annual Toy Drive. Thank you for this donation, it will go a long way in buying the toys and gifts for the families that are need this year.

05/05/2026

During Emergency Preparedness Week 2026, the Castlegar Fire Department and Emergency Support Services (ESS) Team remind residents to be ready for evacuation at a moment’s notice. Know your hazards, plan multiple routes, and identify a safe meeting place. Prepare a grab-and-go kit with water, medications, documents, clothing, and pet supplies for at least 72 hours. Sign up for local alerts, follow official instructions, and check on neighbors who may need assistance. Practice your plan regularly so everyone knows what to do and where to go. Preparedness saves time, reduces stress, and protects lives. Stay informed, stay calm, and be ready to leave immediately when advised.

Being prepared for emergencies is important. Create an ESS profile using the online Evacuee Registration and Assistance tool. Pre-registering will save time ...

03/25/2026

Tony Mackie Appointed Deputy Fire Chief

The City of Castlegar is pleased to announce that Tony Mackie has been appointed Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Castlegar.

He has served as Assistant Fire Chief since July 2025 and has been a paid-on-call firefighter for the City since 2017. He also previously served as a paid-on-call firefighter with the City of Duncan and Chetwynd Fire Departments.

He brings over 30 years of fire services, emergency response and leadership to the role.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Fire Chief Mackie on this well-deserved appointment.

12/25/2025

12/02/2025

We want to remind everyone to stop by on December 5th and bring a toy to the Castlegar Rebels game to support this event.

11/28/2025

Controlled Burn Notice 🔥 from January 21-25, 2026

The Castlegar Fire Department is aware of controlled slash-pile burns taking place in the area. This is a common time of year for contractors and property owners to conduct debris and fuel-management burning, especially with the recent cold and wet conditions.

You may see smoke from controlled burns over the coming days.

These burns are expected and typically monitored by those conducting them.

If you see anything that appears unsafe, or fire or smoke that seems out of the ordinary, please call 9-1-1.

11/06/2025

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Prevent carbon monoxide exposure and risk with these useful tips from Technical Safety BC.

10/24/2025

📣 Nick Ahlefeld Appointed Fire Chief

The City of Castlegar is pleased to announce that Nick Ahlefeld has been appointed Fire Chief for the Castlegar Fire Department.

Nick has served as Acting Fire Chief since April 2025 and has been Deputy Fire Chief since 2017. He also volunteered as a paid-on-call firefighter for 10 years before that. He brings extensive experience in fire services, emergency response, and leadership to the role.

His appointment provides a smooth transition and supports continuity within the department.

Please join us in congratulating Fire Chief Ahlefeld on this well-deserved appointment.

09/26/2025

Fire Prevention Week 2025 is October 5-11, and the theme is: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” This theme aims to educate people about safely using lithium-ion batteries, and emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling these batteries safely.

08/31/2025

🚧 Notice of Work: FireSmart Project at Millennium Park & Ponds🚧

The Castlegar Fire Department will conduct FireSmart work at Millennium Park & Ponds on September 4 & 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This work is part of a two-year phased wildfire mitigation project specific to Millennium Park & Ponds, conducted in collaboration with Selkirk College students in the Forest Technology Program. The City and Selkirk College partnership began in 2018, offering students valuable hands-on experience while enhancing community safety.

Please respect all signage and barricades around the worksite for your and our crews' safety. Glacier Valley Tree Service will operate heavy machinery onsite, including a chipper and skid steer, and perform essential tree-falling work.

This project reduces wildfire risks and provides invaluable experience for the forestry students from Selkirk College. 🌲

To learn more about the Forest Technology Program, you can read the story from the 2023: https://selkirk.ca/news/students-action-wildfire-mitigation-zuckerberg-island

Thank you for your cooperation and support in making Castlegar a safer place for all! 🙌