Pemberton Firefighters Association

06/02/2026

This past weekend, Pemberton Fire Rescue hosted Live Fire Training at our Regional Training Centre. 🔥

Friday and Saturday, crews from Pemberton Fire Rescue, Pemberton Meadows, and Birken completed Live Fire 1, with our members also tackling Live Fire 2 on Sunday - a key milestone in the NFPA 1001 program.

Real fire, real conditions: fire behaviour, attack, search and rescue, ventilation, and crew coordination. Training that makes our response safer and stronger.

Huge thanks to every member who gave their weekend to be here, and to our great in-house instructors for leading the way. Your dedication keeps our community protected.

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Meet Marchy (Michael Marchment), our Local FireSmart Representative (LFR) of the Month!

Based in Pemberton, BC, Marchy supports the Village of Pemberton through Pemberton Fire Rescue. With five years of experience as a firefighter, including deployments to wildfire-impacted communities, he became an LFR three years ago to shift the focus toward prevention.

From completing home and neighbourhood assessments to leading community events, Marchy is helping residents feel more confident and take real action to protect their properties.

His advice to fellow LFRs? Build relationships, keep the message practical and achievable, and remember that small changes can make a big difference.

Thanks for all that you do, Marchy! Learn more about Marchy and previous LFRs at: https://firesmartbc.ca/local-firesmart-representatives/lfr-of-the-month/

05/28/2026

Last Saturday, Pemberton Fire Rescue, alongside BC Wildfire Service, proudly hosted a Regional Engine Boss Training Course focused on strengthening wildfire preparedness and interagency response.

We were pleased to welcome firefighters and apparatus from Pemberton Meadows Fire Association, Whistler Fire Rescue Service, Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Sechelt Fire Department, and Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department for a valuable day of shared learning and collaboration.

Opportunities like this are incredibly important - not only for building wildfire readiness, but for training together, strengthening partnerships, and improving coordination between departments before wildfire season intensifies.

A special thank you to the neighbourhood residents who welcomed us onto their street and allowed crews to utilize portions of their properties for training scenarios. Your support and understanding helped create realistic training opportunities that better prepare our firefighters for wildfire response and structure defence when it matters most. We greatly appreciate the community support. 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day a success. Working together today helps prepare us for tomorrow.

05/22/2026

BC Wildfire Service Engine Boss Training Coming to Pemberton on May 23 Community Notices May 18 2026 On Saturday, May 23, residents and visitors in Pemberton may notice an increased presence of fire crews, vehicles, and training activity throughout the community. Pemberton Fire Rescue is proud to ho...

05/18/2026

𝐁𝐂 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑 🔥🚒

Pemberton Fire Rescue is hosting the BC Wildfire Service Engine Boss course, bringing firefighters from across the region into the community for a full day of hands-on wildfire training.

There is no emergency. This is a training exercise.

Throughout the day, you may notice fire engines, wildland apparatus, and crews working in different areas of the Village. If you see firefighters nearby, please slow down, give them space, and feel free to wave hello.

This training plays an important role in keeping Pemberton and our regional communities safe. It helps:
• Build more certified wildfire leaders within our department
• Give regional crews experience on local terrain before an emergency
• Strengthen coordination between departments across the Sea-to-Sky

Thank you for your patience and support as we host this important training.

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

05/13/2026

Pemberton Fire Rescue would like to advise the public that the campfire ban will remain in effect within the Village of Pemberton boundaries at this time.

Although the Coastal Fire Centre will lift the regional campfire prohibition on May 15, current conditions in the Pemberton area remain very dry. Combined with multiple recent wildland fire responses in our region, we believe maintaining the local campfire ban is the safest course of action to help reduce wildfire risk and protect our community.

Our priority is keeping Pemberton safe, and we will continue to monitor weather conditions closely. The local campfire ban will remain in place until we see a meaningful change in moisture levels and fire conditions.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and continued efforts to help prevent wildfires in our area.

– Pemberton Fire Chief

05/13/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 🔥

Community members are advised that the campfire ban remains in effect within Village of Pemberton boundaries until October 31, 2026, or until it is rescinded.

While the Coastal Fire Centre will lift the regional campfire prohibition on May 15, Pemberton Fire Rescue will be maintaining a local campfire ban due to continued dry conditions in the area. Recent wildland fire responses in our region have also contributed to this decision, as we work to reduce wildfire risk and protect the community.

We will continue to monitor conditions closely, and the local ban will remain in place until there is a meaningful improvement in moisture levels and fire conditions.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and ongoing efforts to help prevent wildfires in our area. Thank you for doing your part to help prevent wildfires in the area!