Nelson Fire Rescue

05/29/2026

05/25/2026

Government of Canada Product Recall and Safety Alert...

05/25/2026

This Week's Call Activity (May 15-21, 2026) A quick look at the calls that kept our crews moving...

Fire: 3
First Responder: 16
Motor Vehicle Incident: 4
Rescue: 1
Hazardous Materials: 2
Public Service: 3
By Law: 1

Weekly call volume: Nelson Fire and Rescue Responded to 30 calls for service

05/14/2026

Enjoy the long weekend and keep it safe.

As of Friday, May 15, there are no provincial campfire prohibitions, but local governments may have their own restrictions in place. Check before you burn and be careful when using fire in any form.

Learn more:
gov.bc.ca/saferburning
gov.bc.ca/fireprohibitions
firesmartbc.ca

05/05/2026

Research shows communities with strong social connections before an emergency experience reduced impacts and shorter recovery times.

During and after an emergency, make sure to:
✔ Check on others
✔ Share resources, such as emergency supplies
✔ Build a community contact list or text group

Learn more about building community connections:
www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek

05/04/2026

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week!

To highlight the importance of working together and building community resilience, this year’s EP Week theme is “In it together.”

Community preparedness starts with you. If you are prepared for an emergency, you will be better able to support others in your community.

Here are some ways to get prepared:
📍Know the hazards in your community: www.PreparedBC.ca/Hazards
📍Gather your emergency supplies: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit
📍Make your home emergency plan: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady
📍Get to know your community members: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek

05/02/2026

During an emergency, the most immediate help comes from those around you.
This Emergency Preparedness Week, connect and build relationships in your community.

Here are a few ideas:
Reach out: Say hi, introduce yourself, or drop off cookies or a greeting card
Look out: Check in with neighbours or community members after severe weather events or local emergencies
Help out: Little actions go a long way. Chat with someone who lives alone, share supplies during a power outage or help an elder clear their driveway after a snowfall

For more ideas, check out ’s Neighbourhood preparedness guide: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

04/28/2026

We honour and remember workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or become ill due to workplace tragedies.
For more information please visit dayofmourning.bc.ca
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04/18/2026

Nelson Fire & Rescue crews are training in the Lions Park neighbourhood of Uphill. Through the weekend, crews from Beasly, Blewett, Paassmore, Grand Forks, Big White, Creston, Kaslo and Elkford are training for rapid response to urban wildfire incidents.

The course, titled Responding To The Interface is federally funded and administered by the International Association of Fire Fighters.

All roads are remaining open and Lions Park is a great place ro view Fire Trucks in action this weekend.