North America Fire Rescue Inc

06/11/2026

Training Season is in Full Swing

We’ve had a great season so far training wildland firefighters across the region. While we’d love to share more of the work we’re involved in, many of the projects we support come with confidentiality requirements and photo restrictions that we respect.

We’re looking forward to training even more firefighters as the season continues.

This photo was taken during a prescribed burn we were fortunate to be a part of earlier this year. The fire behaviour was impressive, and watching this fire tornado develop in the ideal wind conditions was a great reminder of the power and unpredictability of the fire environment.

06/02/2026

Thank you for finding the strength to share Wade’s story and speak so openly about something many families struggle to put into words.

His life mattered beyond measure, and so does the message you’re carrying forward in his name. Men’s mental health is often left unspoken until it’s too late.

We will sit with you through any pain.

June is Men’s Mental Health Month.

I never imagined this month would become so personal.

As most of you know, just 3 weeks ago, my husband Wade lost his battle with depression and took his own life.

I knew the man standing beside me. I knew his strength, his determination, his love for his family, and the pride he took in being the person others could count on. But I also knew the struggles he faced, and how hard he worked at fighting it.

That’s what makes men’s mental health so important to me now.

Because too many men believe that strength means staying silent. That they should carry the weight alone. That asking for help somehow makes them weak.

Wade’s death has shown us all how dangerous those beliefs can be.

The strongest man I knew was suffering more than any of us truly realized.

So be prepared, because I won’t just be sharing awareness posts. I’ll be sharing his story. I’ll be speaking up for the men who don’t know how to find the words and for the families who never saw it coming.

If there is any purpose to be found in this heartbreak, I hope it’s that more people start talking. More men feel safe enough to be honest. More families get the chance that we didn’t.

Please check on the men you love.

And if you’re a man who is struggling, please hear me loud and clear ..
The people who love you would rather sit with you in your pain than live without you.

Men’s Mental Health has a completely different meaning to me now.

It’s no longer just a cause I support or an awareness campaign I acknowledge ..

It’s my husband.
It’s my family.
It’s the moment that changed our lives forever.

So this month, and every month after, I’ll continue to speak his name, share his story, and advocate for the conversations too many people are afraid to have.

Because if Wade’s story helps even one man reach out, one family ask a harder question, or one life be saved, then his legacy will be far greater than his pain. 🫶🏻

05/25/2026

S-100 Wildfire Training

📍 Location: Chetwynd
📅 Dates: June 13–14, 2026

Day 1 will be classroom-based, followed by Day 2 in the field for hands-on practical training.

This session features the newly released S-100 curriculum developed by BC Wildfire Service and Thompson Rivers University. The updated program now includes S-185 (Fire Entrapment Avoidance), previously offered as a separate course — providing participants with enhanced wildfire safety knowledge and preparedness in one comprehensive training program.

Whether you’re new to wildfire operations or looking to refresh your certification, this course offers valuable, up-to-date training for the upcoming wildfire season.

For registration or additional information, please contact us.

05/14/2026

Today, Roberts Towing & Recovery is proud to be taking part in the Slow Down, Move Over awareness event on Highway 2 by the Ovintiv Centre in Dawson Creek from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. 🚨🦺

This event is about bringing awareness to the importance of slowing down and moving over for first responders, tow truck operators, roadside workers, and everyone working on our highways. A few seconds of caution from drivers can save lives.

A huge thank you to Abe Enns at Profast Towing for helping organize this important event and bringing the industry together for a cause that affects all of us out on the road every day.

We’d also like to give a big shoutout to Sunset Printing & Promos in Chetwynd for donating the printing of the pamphlets and helping support today’s awareness campaign. Community support like this makes a difference.

If you see crews out along the Highway, please remember:
⚠️ Slow Down
⚠️ Move Over
⚠️ Help keep roadside workers safe

From all of us at Roberts Towing & Recovery — thank you for supporting roadside safety.

05/04/2026

Incoming: Open fire prohibition planned for parts of the Prince George Fire Centre

PRINCE GEORGE – Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Category 2 and Category 3 open burning will be prohibited in the Prince George and Stuart Nechako Forest Districts except areas within municipal boundaries (Prince George, Robson Valley, Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Fire Zones).

A Category 2 open fire, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, refers to any fire that burns:
One pile of material not exceeding 2 metres high and 3 metres wide
Two piles of material, each not exceeding 2 metres high and 3 metres wide
Stubble or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres)

A Category 3 open fire, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, refers to any fire that burns:
Three or more piles of material, each not exceeding 2 metres high and 3 metres wide
Any pile of material larger than 2 metres high or 3 metres wide
Windrows not exceeding 200 metres in length and 15 metres in width
Stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres)

This prohibition will remain in effect until 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday October 15, 2026, or until the order is rescinded.

04/29/2026

Staying informed starts with trusting the right sources. Take a moment to verify before sharing, rely on official updates, and help stop misinformation in its tracks.

For real-time, reliable updates, download the BC Wildfire Service App and make it part of your emergency plan.

As part of our training, we ensure all wildland firefighters download the app, understand how to navigate it, and know how to use it to report new wildfires. It’s a critical tool for situational awareness and early response.

Rumours and misinformation spread faster than wildfires do. In emergency situations it's more important than ever to ensure you are relying on accurate and trustworthy information.

📱Download our mobile app for up to date information from the source.
📰 Identify your trusted sources before an emergency happens. Look for local news outlets or mailing lists and alerts from your local government.
🚨 Be aware of artificially generated images of wildfires. If it doesn't look quite right, check before you share.
📱Consume social media posts with a critical eye, even unintentional misinformation can spread fast.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008?ls=1
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation&hl=en

04/25/2026

We are very grateful for the opportunity to work with Saulteau First Nations on these prescribed burns. It is an excellent training opportunity for all crews involved.

We are planning to conduct two prescribed burns with Saulteau First Nations, which may begin as early as Friday, April 24, 2026, if weather permits.

The Moberly Lake hillside prescribed burn covers approximately 50 hectares of grass on Provincial Crown Land and Saulteau First Nations Reserve Land. The key goals are for practicing cultural traditions, reducing grass fire risks in the area, as well as cross training with Saulteau First Nations, BC Wildfire Service and the Moberly Lake Fire Department. Learn more here: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/prescribed-burn-near-moberly-lake-hillside/

The Saulteau First Nations pasture prescribed burn covers approximately 120 hectares of grass on Saulteau First Nations Reserve Lands. The key goals include grassfire risk reduction and cross training with the Saulteau First Nations, BC Wildfire Staff and the Moberly Lake Fire Department. Learn more here: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/pasture-prescribed-burn-with-saulteau-first-nations/

Smoke from both burns may be visible to Saulteau First Nations, Moberly Lake, Chetwynd, surrounding areas and to travelers along Highway 29. Burning will only proceed if conditions are favourable. BCWS personnel will carefully prepare, control and monitor the burn at all times.

This image was taken by Saulteau First Nations' drone during last year's collaborative prescribed burn.

04/24/2026

Huge shoutout to Brogan Fire & Safety for their incredible service!

We needed a couple of back check valves on short notice, and they had them delivered to us in less than 18 hours. That kind of turnaround makes a big difference.

Thank you so much, Chris — we truly appreciate it.

This is our trusted supplier and hands down the best branch to work with.

04/24/2026

This image stopped me in my tracks.

“We’re running out of people.”

But it raises a bigger question… why?

Is it truly a shortage of people — or is it something deeper within the organization itself?

People don’t all leave (or choose not to join) for the same reason.
Everyone is motivated differently — by purpose, by culture, by leadership, by feeling valued, by growth, by balance.

If we’re “running out of people,” it’s worth asking:

* Are we creating environments people want to be part of?
* Are we supporting and developing our members?
* Are we listening when they speak up — or when they quietly step away?

This isn’t about blame — it’s about reflection.

Strong organizations don’t just recruit… they retain, support, and inspire.

04/24/2026

Wildfire preparedness starts at the community level — and this new BC-specific program is all about working together to reduce risk where it matters most.

Every small action adds up. Every neighbour matters.

Take a few minutes to learn more and see how you can be part of the solution.