Ellison Fire Department

09/03/2026

See below campfires are now permitted in our area there is no open burning allowed

Campfires are now permitted in parts of the Central Okanagan starting Sept. 3 at noon

Following cooler, wetter weather and an update from the Kamloops Fire Centre, Category 1 campfires are now permitted in West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Westbank First Nation, and the Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside and Wilson’s Landing fire service areas beginning Sept. 3 at 12 p.m.

❗ Campfires remain prohibited in the City of Kelowna, and all open burning remains closed throughout the Central Okanagan until further notice.

If you enjoy a campfire, please use caution, keep fires small, supervise them at all times, and fully extinguish them before leaving. Remember, smoking and va**ng are not permitted in local or regional parks, and fireworks remain banned unless specifically authorized by your local fire department.

To report illegal burning, call 250-469-8577. For provincial fire restrictions, visit the BC Wildfire Service.

08/10/2026

See below this is announcement is for our area. We encourage everyone to follow the rules in this extreme dry period we are going through

Thank you
Ellison Fire Department

Given the scope and scale of wildfires currently burning in B.C., and to further protect public safety, recreational off-road vehicle use will be prohibited on Crown land in the Kamloops and Southeast Fire Centres, as well as parts of the Cariboo and Coastal Fire Centres. This prohibition is effective immediately, as of 12 p.m. (noon) on August 10, 2026.

Full information for current prohibitions and restrictions is provided here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Today marks Day 9 of deployment for our Ellison Fire Department crew as they assist at the Bradley Creek and Quilpituk Creek wildfires. Our dedicated team is working tirelessly within the active Bradley Creek Complex alongside neighboring departments and the BC Wildfire Service to support containment lines and protect the community.

While our team is actively on the frontlines of these major incidents, we remain fully committed to supporting and protecting our community both near and far. Our remaining local crews are here, alert, and ready to respond to any emergencies at home.

Early detection saves lives. Here is what you should do if you spot a wildfire:🚨

What to Do If You See a Fire

Call Emergency Services Immediately: Report the location, smoke colour, and size of the fire.
Dial *5555: Use this quick code on cell phones to reach BC Wildfire directly.

Stay Far Away: Never get close to a fire to take photos or video.

Leave the Area: Evacuate safely if the flames or smoke are moving your way.

Report All Smoke: Call even if you think someone else already reported it.

A massive thank you to our crew members who have been on the frontlines for over a week, and to the community for your incredible support. We are proud to protect you

07/20/2026

The fire department would like to remind everyone that there is a campfire ban in effect in our area and in the Kamloops fire district. If you see a fire please call 911 and the fire department will handle the situation.

Thank you everyone stay safe and have a fun summer

06/05/2026

We just wanted to do a huge thank you to everyone that came out to our open house on Sunday. The weather was amazing and we were so happy to see so many people. A huge thank you to the other emergency services that came out British Columbia Ambulance , Central Okanagan Search & Rescue , Central Okanagan Emergency Operations , Royal Canadian Mounted Police , and the Kelowna Airport Fire Department. We also want to do a huge shout out and thank you to Kyra Londos Equestrian for the always popular pony rides this year. We super appreciate the support from everyone for this event. Look forward to next year. Regional District of Central Okanagan

05/31/2026

Our open house is on now until 2pm! Bring the kids to crawl through the trucks, spray a fire hose and use a fire extinguisher! Pony rides until noon, and hot dogs and smokies! We also have Fire Smart info and goodie bags for the kids!

BC Ambulance, Search and Rescue, the Kelowna Airport Fire Department, Central Okanagan Emergency Management and RCMP are all here!

05/26/2026

This event is coming up this Sunday bring your family down for some fun

05/19/2026

Our annual open house is coming up at the end of the month

03/29/2026

The fire department would like to remind everyone that if they see anyone lighting fires, they should report it immediately.

Ellison Fire Department and the proper authorities will respond and address anyone acting irresponsibly or attempting to start fires.

Thank you