Hope Fire Department

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

⚡ Fire Prevention Week is here — October 4–10!

This year’s theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower, and we’re highlighting how to keep your home and family safe from lithium‑ion battery fires.

Lithium‑ion batteries power so many everyday items — phones, tools, e‑bikes, toys — but when damaged or misused, they can overheat and enter thermal runaway, a dangerous state where temperatures can exceed 300°C (572°F) and lead to fire or explosion.

Here’s how to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety:

C — Choose certified products
• Look for devices and chargers that are safety‑listed by recognized testing labs.
• Many online products don’t meet critical safety standards.

H — Handle with care
• Follow manufacturer instructions.
• Only use the charger that came with the device.
• Never modify batteries or chargers.
• Charge larger devices (like e‑bikes) outside and never in your exit path.
• Keep batteries away from heat, direct sun, and anything flammable.

A — Always stay alert
• Check devices often for proper operation.
• Stop using them if you notice swelling, overheating, punctures, color changes, hissing, popping, or strange odors.

R — Recycle properly
• Take old or damaged batteries to a certified recycling center.
• Never throw batteries or chargers in household garbage.

G — Get out quickly
• If you see smoke, hear unusual sounds, or smell something off — get out fast.
• Follow your home escape plan and call 9‑1‑1.

E — Educate others
• Share these tips with friends, family, and neighbours. A few smart habits can prevent a dangerous fire.

10/01/2026

🔥 Charge into Fire Safety - Fire Prevention Week 2026 video 🚒

Join NFPA and fire departments across North America for Fire Preven...

09/28/2026

⚡ Fire Prevention Week is coming — October 4–10!
The Hope Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to spotlight this year’s theme:

Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

Lithium‑ion batteries power our everyday lives — phones, tools, e‑bikes, toys — and a few smart habits can prevent dangerous fires.
Use your charging superpower by making safe choices every time you plug in:

🔋 Charge devices on hard, stable surfaces
🔥 Keep batteries away from heat sources
⚠️ Stop using damaged cords or swollen batteries
🏠 Only use chargers and batteries from reputable manufacturers

Small actions make a big difference in keeping your home and community safe.
Learn more at fpw.org.

09/24/2026

Hope Fire crews responded to three fires this morning across the community. 🚒🔥

At 6:15 a.m., five members on two engines extinguished a fire burning in the root ball of a downed tree at the mouth of the Coquihalla River 🌲🔥. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

At 7:15 a.m., crews responded to a fire in an encampment on Water Avenue. Tents, tarps, refuse, and nearby trees were burning on arrival 🏕️🔥. Four apparatus and six firefighters knocked down the fire. No injuries, and the cause remains under investigation.

At 10:00 a.m., Hope Fire was paged to a reported outbuilding fire near Exit 173 on Hwy 3. Ten firefighters on three apparatus arrived to find a fully involved temporary structure with extensions into the interface and a 10 × 20 metre area of refuse burning within an unhoused encampment 🔥🌲. Bystanders were attempting to slow the spread. Crews quickly contained and extinguished the fire. Two patients were treated for smoke inhalation, and one sustained additional burn injuries 🚑. BCEHS and RCMP supported on scene. The cause remains under investigation.

These responses bring Hope Fire to over 700 calls so far this year 📟.

District of Hope

09/23/2026

MEDIA RELEASE
Hope Fire Department – Mutual Aid Response in Boston Bar

Overnight, Hope Fire responded with a single engine and crew after being requested to assist Boston Bar Fire with a significant fire event.

What began as a reported structure fire evolved into multiple fire scenes, including structural, interface, and a separate fire involving rail‑tie materials. Crews operated for more than ten hours to contain and extinguish all involved areas.

No injuries were reported. The causes of the fires remain unknown and are under investigation.

Hope Fire Department acknowledges the strong inter‑agency cooperation that supported this complex overnight response and extends appreciation to all partner agencies involved in protecting the community.

District of Hope

09/12/2026

🔥 VISIT THE FIRESMART HOPE TABLE! 🔥

Thinking about how to better protect your home from wildfire?

Stop by the FireSmart Hope table at Brigade Days and chat with us about simple, practical ways you can reduce wildfire risk around your property.

🏡 Learn how to make your home more FireSmart
🔥 Get tips on the highest-priority areas to focus on
💰 Find out how you can qualify for a $500 FireSmart rebate
📋 Learn about our FREE professional FireSmart Home Assessments

Whether you’re just getting started or already working on your property, come say hello and see what resources are available to you.

Stop by the FireSmart Hope table and let’s make your home—and our community—more wildfire resilient.

We’d love to see you there! 👋

09/03/2026

🔥Campfire Update for the District of Hope🔥
In conjunction with the BC Wildfire Service and the Coastal Fire Centre, the District of Hope will once again permit Category 1 campfires within municipal boundaries, effective at noon on Thursday September 3, 2026.
Please remember the following safety guidelines:
✅ Definition: A campfire is any fire smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide
✅ Purpose: Campfires are only permitted for cooking and warmth
✅ Weather: Never light or maintain a campfire in windy conditions
✅ Fireguard: Clear a fuel-free area around your campfire down to the soil
✅ Supervision: Never leave a campfire unattended
✅ Extinguish: Ensure the fire is completely out and ashes are cold before leaving
🚫 Category 2 and 3 fires are only permitted within District boundaries with an approved burning permit.
Let’s enjoy the outdoors responsibly and keep our community safe! 🌲🔥

08/28/2026

As reported on social media, Hope Fire attended a call this morning for what was initially described as a small rubbish fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered a fully involved refuse pile at the Valley Waste Transfer Station on Ross Road.

Hope Fire responded with 5 firefighters and 3 apparatus, along with mutual aid support from Yale Fire, who arrived with 6 members and 2 apparatus — a huge help during what has already been an incredibly busy week for us, with 8 fires in the past 7 days.

Crews worked through the pile (angry rats included 🐀) to fully extinguish the fire. Thank you to the owners of Valley Waste for their cooperation, and a special shout‑out to one of our firefighters whose wife delivered excavator keys at 3 AM so he could operate it and speed up suppression efforts. Two water tenders shuttled over 8,000 gallons of water to support the operation.

The cause remains under investigation, but it is quite likely a lithium‑ion battery was involved. 🔋

*Please remember:* household electronics and anything containing batteries should never go in regular trash. Dispose of them at a proper hazardous waste or e‑waste facility — it could prevent the next fire.

Huge thanks to Yale Fire and all our emergency response partners.

District of Hope

08/27/2026

🚒 Crews responded to two fires overnight.

At 3:40 a.m., seven firefighters and three apparatus extinguished a sedan fire on Othello Road, preventing it from spreading into nearby brush.

At 5:54 a.m., eight firefighters and four apparatus knocked down a 10m × 10m fire at an encampment near Hwy 1 / Exit 170, stopping it from moving further into the forest.

Both fires remain under investigation. No injuries reported.

Hope is fortunate to have a team of dedicated volunteers who consistently show up to protect our community.

District of Hope