Pemberton Firefighters Association

Pemberton Firefighters Association Association of the members of Pemberton Fire Rescue. Dedicated to serving the Village of Pemberton

06/26/2026

The Cougar Mountain wildfire (V30675) was discovered in the evening of June 24, about 15 km south of Pemberton. Minimal growth was observed on June 25, and it remains mapped at 6.5 hectares in size.

Much of this wildfire is burning in steep, challenging terrain, some of which is unworkable for ground crews. Crews have made good progress accessing and building containment lines while bucketing operations and an overall downturn in weather has kept fire activity low.

Those travelling along Highway 99 between Pemberton and Whistler can expect to see smoke and firefighting aircraft in the days to come.

Lightning-caused wildfires like this become more common as we move into the core summer months. While we can’t prevent lightning, we can prevent human-caused wildfires and help ensure firefighting resources remain available.

For the latest information on this wildfire, please refer to its incident page: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&incidentNumber=V30675&source=map

Last Friday night, at the request of BC Wildfire Service, Pemberton Fire Rescue deployed a Type 1 Engine Crew to Lytton ...
06/24/2026

Last Friday night, at the request of BC Wildfire Service, Pemberton Fire Rescue deployed a Type 1 Engine Crew to Lytton to assist with suppression efforts on the Saw Creek Fire.

Our firefighters joined crews from across the province in supporting the ongoing response, helping protect communities and critical infrastructure. We thank our members for their dedication and willingness to answer the call when assistance is needed.

“To see in color is a delight for the eye, but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul.” – Andri CauldwellAs...
06/22/2026

“To see in color is a delight for the eye, but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul.” – Andri Cauldwell

As we head into the final week of our Men’s Mental Health Month fundraiser with Baby Face Beauty thank you to everyone who has supported the cause and helped raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

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06/20/2026

We are responding to the Saw Creek wildfire (K70597), located approximately three kilometres south of Lytton. The fire is currently estimated at 100 hectares in size and is suspected human caused. Multiple BCWS crews, aerial resources and Lytton Fire & Rescue are on site with structure protection crews and additional resources enroute.

The fire is currently burning Rank 4 and 5, meaning a highly to extremely vigorous surface fire with an organized crown fire, and moderate to long range spotting. Hot and dry conditions have made fuels highly susceptible to ignition, so additional growth is expected.

For ongoing updates on travel on Highway 1 please visit www.drivebc.ca

Additional updates on this incident can be found here: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&incidentNumber=K70597&source=map.

Congratulations to the members of our 2025/26 recruit class on successfully completing their initial training and being ...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to the members of our 2025/26 recruit class on successfully completing their initial training and being issued their radios last night.

With this milestone behind them, they are now cleared to begin responding to calls alongside our experienced firefighters, putting their skills into action while serving and protecting our community. We look forward to seeing them continue to grow and develop throughout their firefighting journey.

Please join us in congratulating 7 Pemberton Firefighters who have recently completed their NFPA 1001 Firefighter Certif...
06/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating 7 Pemberton Firefighters who have recently completed their NFPA 1001 Firefighter Certification.

This is a significant milestone that reflects countless hours of training, studying, and hands-on skill development. Achieving this certification demonstrates their dedication, professionalism, and strong commitment to serving and protecting our community.

We are extremely proud of each of these members and look forward to their continued growth and excellence within Pemberton Fire Rescue.

06/07/2026

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for properties in the Poole Creek / Gates Lake area of Electoral Area C due to the risk of overland flooding and debris flooding associated with a potential glacial lake outburst.

Data collected from the Place Glacier hazard monitoring system indicates that the glacial lake has reached approximately the same volume observed prior to the 2025 outburst event, with an estimated depth of approximately 24 metres. Given the potential threat to public safety and the possibility of impacts to life and safety, residents and property owners in the affected area should be prepared to leave the area on short notice.

The SLRD has issued an Evacuation Alert for the following properties listed on this evacuation notice: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/emergency-program/emergency-alerts-orders/evacuation-alert-area-c-place-glacier-outburst-flood-risk

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