Kimberley Fire Department

05/30/2026

Flood Watch in Effect for Kimberley (May 29, 2026, at 2:00 pm)

A Flood Watch has been issued due to forecasted rainfall and snowmelt.

⚠️ Creeks and rivers are already running high and can change quickly.

Please:
• Stay well away from all waterways
• Keep kids & pets away from creeks and riverbanks
• Watch for unstable banks and debris

If you have a culvert on your property, please check that it is clear of debris. Check the catch basins on your street to ensure they are clear as well. Report issues to the City at https://bit.ly/opsready-home.

A sandbag station is available at Centennial Centre, 100 4th Ave.

Stay tuned for updates: www.Kimberley.ca.

05/19/2026

Tomorrow! Prescribed Burn Walking Tour!

Join Kimberley’s Fire Chief Will Booth, Wildland Fire Ecologist Bob Gray and members of BC Wildfire Service for a one-hour guided walk through the Levirs Avenue prescribed burn area in Kimberley Nature Park. Meet at the Swan Ave entrance to the Kimberley Nature Park

See firsthand how prescribed burning works, why it’s used to reduce wildfire risk, and how it helps keep our forests and community safer. You’ll also hear about upcoming fuel management projects and what they mean for Kimberley.

📅 Wednesday, May 20th
• Tour 1: 10:15–11:15 a.m.
• Tour 2: 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

🥾 Good to know
• Everyone is welcome to join the easy walk
• Sturdy hiking footwear recommended

Come learn how fire shapes our landscape—and why using fire carefully is part of protecting our community.

05/08/2026

It's National Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9), and we want you to see your home through our eyes!

Cedar hedges look nice, but did you know they’re highly flammable? Due to their high natural resin and oil content, these hedges could put your home at risk during wildfire season.

Consider swapping cedar and other flammable vegetation for fire-resistant plants such as poplars, hawthorn, or maple.

See your property through FireSmart eyes at https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

05/07/2026

It's National Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9), and we want you to see your home through our eyes!

You see a storage spot for your patio furniture. We see wildfire fuel.

Combustibles like propane, firewood, and even plastic patio furniture could put your home at risk during a wildfire. Storing combustibles at least 10 metres away from your home could help save your home.

Learn more FireSmart preparedness tips at https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

05/06/2026

Wildfire season is here, and the risks aren’t always obvious. Messy gutters look untidy, but more importantly, those dry leaves and debris are the perfect kindling for flying embers.

See your property through FireSmart eyes at https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

05/01/2026

Prescribed Burn Walking Tour

Join Kimberley’s Fire Chief Will Booth, Wildland Fire Ecologist Bob Gray and members of BC Wildfire Service for a one hour guided walk through the Levirs Avenue prescribed burn area in Kimberley Nature Park. Meet at Swan Ave entrance to the Kimberley Nature Park

See firsthand how prescribed burning works, why it’s used to reduce wildfire risk, and how it helps keep our forests and community safer. You’ll also hear about upcoming fuel management projects and what they mean for Kimberley.

📅 Wednesday, May 20th
• Tour 1: 10:15–11:15 a.m.
• Tour 2: 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

🥾 Good to know
• Everyone is welcome to join the easy walk
• Sturdy hiking footwear recommended

Come learn how fire shapes our landscape—and why using fire carefully is part of protecting our community.

04/16/2026

This post from 2017 has been making the rounds lately and we couldn’t be happier about it! Well, it’s 2026 now and we can confirm the Red has been with the Kimberley Fire Department for more than 34 years!

Thanks for your unwavering support, Red, and for all you do to keep Kimberley safe! 🔥

04/07/2026

WOW, Kimberley! 🔥

The Kimberley Fire Department thanks the community for its incredible generosity. They raised $3,353.35 for Muscular Dystrophy through the Fill the Boot Campaign!

From spare change to big donations, every dollar makes a difference. Thank you for helping to fill the boot and for showing up with such big hearts!

04/04/2026

We will see you tomorrow at the Splash! Members of the Kimberley Fire Department will be stationed outside the Kimberley Alpine Resort parking area during the event, collecting cash and change for the Fill the Boot Campaign in support of Muscular Dystrophy.

🗓 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

If you’re heading to the hill, be sure to bring some cash or spare change to help us fill the boot and support a great cause!

03/31/2026

Come see us this Saturday at the entrance to Spring Splash and help us FILL THE BOOT!

Spring Splash weekend is coming! Members of the Kimberley Fire Department will be stationed outside the Kimberley Alpine Resort parking area during the annual Splash, and they’ll be collecting cash and change for the Fill the Boot Campaign in support of Muscular Dystrophy.

🗓 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

If you’re heading to the hill, be sure to bring some cash or spare change to help us fill the boot and support a great cause!