Grand Forks Fire Rescue

10/10/2026

❤️ THANK YOU, GRAND FORKS! ❤️

What a day! We welcomed around 100 people to this year's Fire Prevention Open House. We know it was a little chilly out there, so we really appreciate everyone who took the time to come visit us. 🚒🔥

A big thank you to our members who made the day happen, and to our partners at the RCMP and RDKB FireSmart for joining us.

From all of us at Grand Forks Fire Rescue, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend! 🦃🍂 If you're cooking, remember to stay in the kitchen and keep a lid nearby in case of a grease fire.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

🚒 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🚒

Our Fire Prevention Open House is ON right now until 2 pm at the fire hall (7214 2nd Street). Come on down! 🔥

Try the fire extinguisher training, watch the grease fire demo, hop on a fire truck or ladder truck ride, take on the Firefighter Gear Up Challenge, run the obstacle course, and tour our Prevention Trailer. Our friends from the RCMP and RDKB FireSmart are here too!

Free, family-friendly, and lots of fun. Bring the kids, bring your questions, and come meet your local firefighters. Interested in joining our paid-on-call team? Come talk to us! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

See you soon! 👋

10/09/2026

🔥🚒 TOMORROW: Fire Prevention Open House! 🚒🔥

Charge into Fire Safety with Grand Forks Fire Rescue! Join us this Saturday, October 10, from 10 am to 2 pm at the fire hall (7214 2nd Street) for a free, family-friendly day of hands-on fire safety fun.

Here's what's happening:
🧯 Fire extinguisher training
🍳 Grease fire demonstration – see why you never use water on a grease fire!
🚒 Fire truck rides
🪜 Ladder truck rides
👨‍🚒 Firefighter Gear Up Challenge and pictures
🏃 Obstacle course for the kids
🏠 Tour our Prevention Trailer
🚓 RCMP partner table
🌲 RDKB FireSmart partner table

This is a great chance for the whole family to learn how to stay safe at home, meet your local firefighters, and see the equipment we use to protect our community.

Thinking about joining? Grand Forks Fire Rescue is a paid-on-call department, and we rely on local residents to answer the call. Come chat with our members about what it takes to become a firefighter – and ask about our junior program too!

See you tomorrow! 👋

10/07/2026

🔋⚡ It's Fire Prevention Week! ⚡🔋

This year's theme is "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower." 🦸

Lithium-ion batteries power almost everything at home: phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, power tools, even kids' toys. They're safe when you treat them right, but a damaged or poorly charged battery can overheat and start a fire that spreads fast.

Use your superpower with these safe charging habits:

✅ Buy products that are certified by a recognized testing lab (look for CSA, UL or ULC)
✅ Use the charger and cord that came with the device
✅ Charge on a hard surface, never on a bed, couch or under a pillow
✅ Unplug once it's fully charged, and don't charge overnight or while you're out
✅ Stop using it if it gets hot, swells, smells odd, leaks or makes noise
✅ Recycle old batteries at a drop-off location. Never put them in the garbage or blue bin
✅ Keep e-bikes and scooters away from exits, and make sure your smoke alarms work

🚒 JOIN US THIS SATURDAY! 🚒
Fire Prevention Open House
📅 Saturday, October 10
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Grand Forks Fire Hall, 7214 2nd St

🍔 Free hamburgers and hot dogs
🚒 Fire truck rides
🧯 Auto extrication demo: watch our crews cut a car apart!
🎉 Fun activities for the whole family
❓ Fire safety tips and Q&A with our firefighters

Thinking about joining? Come chat with our crew about becoming a paid-on-call firefighter. We rely on local residents to protect Grand Forks!

Bring the family and come see what we do. See you Saturday! ❤️🔥

10/05/2026

🚒 Fire Prevention Week is here! 🔥

Grand Forks Fire Rescue is excited to celebrate Fire Prevention Week with our community, and we look forward to seeing everyone at our Fire Prevention Open House this Saturday, October 10!

👧👦 Calling all future firefighters! Thanks to our partners at Lakeland Fire Safety, we have turnout gear sized just for kids to try on this weekend. Come suit up, snap a photo, and see what it feels like to gear up like a real firefighter!

Stop by to meet our crews, check out the trucks, and pick up some fire safety tips to keep your family safe at home.

📍 7214 2nd St, Grand Forks, BC
🕙 10:00am

See you Saturday! 🧑‍🚒❤️

09/24/2026

1:30pm Update: Traffic has been restored.

🚨 **Traffic Advisory – Highway🚨 **Traffic Advisory – Highway 3**

Grand Forks Fire Rescue crews are currently on scene of a motor vehicle incident on Highway 3 near Danshine Village Road.

Motorists should expect delays in the area. Please avoid travel through this section of Highway 3 if possible, or plan for extra time.

If you must travel through the area, slow down, watch for emergency personnel and equipment on the roadway, and follow the direction of first responders on scene.

We will provide an update once the scene is cleared. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

09/23/2026

Fire Prevention Day Open House! ⚠️🚒

Join Grand Forks Fire Rescue as we CHARGE into Fire Safety! during Fire Prevention Week!

📅 Saturday, October 10th
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Downtown Fire Hall (7214 2nd St)

Bring the whole family down for a day of fun, food, and fire safety education! We'll have activities for kids and adults alike, plus food available throughout the event.

🚗🔥 Don't miss our Auto Extrication Demonstration at 1:00 PM — watch our crews show off the tools and techniques used to safely rescue someone from a vehicle collision!

Come meet your local firefighters, check out the trucks and gear, and learn how to keep your home and family safe. See you there!

09/13/2026

🚴 Grand Forks Fire Rescue was proud to help welcome Cops for Kids to Grand Forks as they made their journey through town!

We were joined by Christina Lake Fire Rescue, members of our local RCMP detachment, the Mayor, and members of Council to cheer on the riders and recognize their efforts supporting children and families in need.

Thank you to the riders, support crews, and volunteers for your dedication. Wishing you a safe and successful ride! 👏