Richer Fire Department

05/06/2026

Sending condolences to friends, family and everyone affected from the great loss of Cameron 😢💔

On the behalf of the Ste Anne Fire Department,

We are saddened of the loss of one of our past dedicated volunteer firefighters and community member.

Cameron was a valued member of our department and someone we could always count on. His commitment to serving the community and supporting fellow firefighters did not go unnoticed, and he will be missed by all who had the chance to work alongside them.

We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

Thank you for your service, Cameron. Rest in peace. 🚒

De la part du service d'incendie de Ste-Anne,

Nous sommes attristés par le décès d'un de nos anciens pompiers volontaires dévoués et membre de la communauté.

Cameron était un membre précieux de notre service et quelqu'un sur qui nous pouvions toujours compter. Son engagement au service de la communauté et son soutien envers ses collègues pompiers n'ont pas passé inaperçus, et il manquera à tous ceux qui ont eu la chance de travailler à ses côtés.

Nous adressons nos sincères condoléances à sa famille, ses amis et ses collègues en cette période difficile.

Merci pour ton dévouement, Cameron. Repose en paix. 🚒

05/04/2026

Today, May 4, on International Firefighters’ Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank every firefighter — our brothers and sisters — for the courage, sacrifice, and dedication you show every single day.

Whether it’s answering the call in the middle of the night, standing strong in the face of danger, or supporting your community in times of need, your commitment does not go unnoticed.

We are proud to stand beside you. Grateful for your service. Honoured to call you family.

Stay safe out there. 🔥🚒

04/27/2026

Richer Fire Department – April Calls (to date)

Richer Fire Department has responded to the following calls so far in April:

* April 3, 7:50 PM
Location: Road 44N, Richer
Type: Residential alarm
* April 17, 9:59 PM
Location: Prawda Esso
Type: Vehicle fire
Details: Assisted RM of Reynolds Fire Department
* April 19, 11:33 AM
Location: Road 42E
Type: Grass fire
* April 22, 7:06 PM
Location: Road 45E
Type: Grass fire
* April 26, 3:24 PM
Location: North of Richer off 302
Type: Grass fire

With warmer weather and dry conditions, grass fire calls are increasing. Crews worked quickly and were able to bring these fires under control before they could spread.

However, this is not always the case. With high winds, fires can spread extremely quickly and jump significant distances.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant in protecting their homes, always monitor any open flame, and ensure fires are fully extinguished before leaving the area.

04/27/2026

04/23/2026

🚨 Richer Fire Department – Grass Fire Season Alert 🚨

We are now entering grass fire season in Manitoba — one of the highest risk times of year for wildfires.

🔥 Last year’s grass is dry and highly flammable
🔥 Trees and brush are at their driest
🔥 New green growth hasn’t started yet

These conditions allow fires to start easily and spread extremely fast.

Manitoba sees hundreds of wildfires each year, many of which threaten homes and communities.

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🔥 Make Your Property FireSmart

Taking a few simple steps now can make a BIG difference:

✔️ Clean gutters and roofs
Dry leaves and debris can ignite from embers

✔️ Remove dead grass, leaves, and brush
Vegetation is fuel — reducing it lowers fire risk

✔️ Trim trees and prune branches
Remove low branches (at least 2 metres up) to stop fire climbing

✔️ Keep grass cut short (under 10 cm)
Short grass is less likely to carry fire

✔️ Create a 1.5 metre non-combustible zone around your home
Use gravel, soil, or rock instead of plants

✔️ Move firewood, propane tanks & combustibles away from structures
Keep at least 10 metres away

✔️ Clean under decks and around buildings
Debris buildup is a major ignition risk

✔️ Maintain your yard regularly
Dead plants and yard waste significantly increase fire danger

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⚠️ Important Reminders

🚫 Avoid burning during dry or windy conditions
🚫 Follow all local burn bans and restrictions
🚫 Never leave a fire unattended

Most wildfires are human-caused and preventable.

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💬 Why It Matters

Wildfires don’t need direct flames to destroy a home —
embers can travel long distances and ignite debris around your property.

FireSmart starts at home, and what you do today can protect your home, your neighbours, and your firefighters.

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🔥 Let’s work together to keep Richer and our surrounding communities safe this fire season.

— Richer Fire Department 🚒🔥

02/03/2026

Cooking Safety Tip Sheet
Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries. Learn important facts about these fires and how to keep homes safer. The Cooking Safety Tip Sheet teaches strategies for preventing cooking fires and what to do if one breaks out.

02/01/2026

Burn Provention Week is February 1-7

Lets talk about Scald Prevention

A scald injury can happen at any age. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries. Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries.

01/26/2026

Burn Awareness Week

February 1st - 7th, 2026

National Burn Awareness Week is taking place from February 1st to 7th, 2026, and this year, the focus is on workplace burn safety. From kitchens and laboratories to construction sites and offices, burns can occur anywhere, but prevention begins with awareness and action.

Even though the theme of the 2026 Burn Awareness Week is focusing on burns in the workplace, Burn Awareness Week is a perfect time to focus on being fire and burn safe no matter where we are.

For the past 16+ years, the Manitoba Firefighters’ Burn Fund, Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs, Manitoba government, and the Office of the Fire Commissioner has teamed up and invites kids grades 5 - 8 to submit their original artwork featuring fire and burn prevention safety messages for a provincial poster contest.

Contest Rules:

Posters must be drawn on an 8 1/2 X 11 inch letter sized paper, 1 entry per student.
Poster artwork must represent any burn or fire safety message.
The contest is open to any student residing in Manitoba from grade 5 to grade 8. Students can participate on their own without the participation of the school.
Posters MUST INCLUDE the artists’ name, grade, school & address on the BACK of the poster.

(Many posters are disqualified each year as they are submitted with no information.)
Winning posters are based on age appropriate skill, and will be judged on the message content.
Judges' decisions are final. Judges include representatives from The Office of the Fire Commissioner, Manitoba Firefighters Burn Fund, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services, Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs.

Prizes:

Prizes are awarded to four students (one winner from each grade) throughout the province of Manitoba

Grand prize winners will receive a $200.00 cheque from the Manitoba Firefighters' Burn Fund for their teacher to use in the classroom for anything they choose, a $200.00 Toys "R" Us Gift card for themselves and fire safety materials for their classmates. Winning posters will be displayed on the Office of the Fire Commissioner website as well as being used in promotional material where appropriate.

The winner will also recieve a recognition certificate to acknowledge their contribution to burn awareness.

Deadline for poster submission is Friday March 13, 2026.

Original posters can be sent to:

Municipal and Northern Relations
The Office of the Fire Commissioner
1601 Van Horne Avenue East
Brandon Manitoba R7A 7K2

For information on Burn Awareness Week and the resources available to get everyone involved, please see the following link to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Website: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/burns

01/08/2026

Three years ago today, we lost Captain Brent Wery.

Brent was a dedicated firefighter, a strong leader, and a trusted brother within our department. His commitment to service and his care for those around him left a lasting mark on all of us.

Today, we pause to remember Brent, to honour his service, and to hold his family, friends, and fellow firefighters close in our thoughts.

Always remembered. Forever missed.

01/05/2026

New road safety rules are officially in effect across Manitoba as of January 1, 2026!

Under Bill 38, drivers must now stay back 30m from snowplows on roads with limits of 80km/h or less, and 100m on highways. Drivers must also not pass if the view ahead is obstructed or passing risks interfering with the vehicle.

The new laws also require motorists to give cyclists at least one metre of space when passing and allow roadside responders to create designated "safe zones" while they work.

- Wheeler & Tyler (, )

01/03/2026

Fire Safety Lessons for the Classroom & Home

Please share with the educators and the littles in your lives.

Looking for simple, age-appropriate ways to teach young children about fire and burn safety? These two preschool/early years lesson plans are designed to help students understand how to stay safe around hot items—both at school and at home.

📘 Kid-Free Zones at Home
This lesson teaches children that:
• Hot items can cause serious burns
• A 3-foot (1-metre) kid-free zone should be kept around stoves, ovens, and heating sources
• Only grown-ups should handle hot items
• Burnable items should be kept safely away from heat

🔗 Lesson Plan : https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/project/storefront/catalog/files/home-fire-safety/lesson-plans/lessonplankidfreezone.pdf?rev=dbf6e5085c574cbe804e458ed967ef00

📕 Stay Away From Hot Things
This lesson helps children learn:
• Hot items exist both inside and outside the home
• Hot things can burn and hurt
• If something might be hot—stay away and ask an adult
• Never touch matches or lighters—tell a grown-up if you find them

🔗 Lesson Plan : https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/project/storefront/catalog/files/home-fire-safety/lesson-plans/lessonplanstayawayfromhotthings.pdf?rev=5181547572394c3d8ac1394cc413d130

These lessons support important safety conversations and help reinforce safe habits at home through classroom learning.

Thank you for helping build a safer community—one lesson at a time. 🚒
Richer Fire Department