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The City of Salmon Arm Fire Department provides community-based fire suppression, prevention, education and some rescue services to the citizens and visitors in our community.

October 4-10,2026 is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging Is Super Powe...
10/06/2026

October 4-10,2026 is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging Is Super Power”.
Proper charging of our devices will help reduce the risk of fires caused by improper charging habits. Here are some safety tips to follow when charging your electronic devices.

10/02/2026

🔥 Category 2 & 3 Open Fire Restrictions Lifted

Effective Friday, October 2 at 12:00 PM, Category 2 and Category 3 open fire restrictions will be lifted within the City of Salmon Arm, in alignment with the Kamloops Fire Centre.

As the remaining restrictions are lifted, residents are reminded of what is included under each category:

🪵 Category 2 open fires include:
▪️ One pile up to 2 metres high by 3 metres wide
▪️ Up to two piles of that size burning at the same time
▪️ Stubble or grass burning over an area no larger than 0.2 hectares

🌲 Category 3 open fires include:
▪️ Three or more piles, each up to 2 metres high by 3 metres wide
▪️ One or more piles exceeding 2 metres high or 3 metres wide
▪️ One or more windrows up to 200 metres long and 15 metres wide
▪️ Stubble or grass burning over an area larger than 0.2 hectares

Within the City of Salmon Arm, local burning regulations and permit requirements continue to apply.

🍂 Planning to do incidental open burning?

📋 A City of Salmon Arm burning permit must be obtained before burning begins. Incidental Open Burning permits are $10 and available at City Hall. Incidental Open Burning is permitted October 1–31 on eligible properties of 0.99 acre or larger.

Permits allow dry yard and garden waste originating from the property to be burned. Leaves and grass are not permitted.

⚠️ Please remember:
▪️ Maximum pile size is 1 metre × 1 metre × 1 metre
▪️ Only one fire is permitted at a time
▪️ Permits are valid for three calendar days
▪️ A four-day smoke-free period is required between permits
▪️ Fires must be attended at all times
▪️ Fires must be completely extinguished by 9:00 PM

Before you burn, pick up your permit and review the requirements to ensure your burn is carried out safely and in accordance with City regulations.

🔗 City burning information and permits: www.salmonarm.ca/155/Burning-Information-and-Permits

🔗 Kamloops Fire Centre restrictions: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/kamloops-fire-centre-bans



Salmon Arm Fire Department

09/24/2026

Wildfire Update: September 23, 2026 7:30 PM

Thanks to the excellent work of BC Wildfire Service and Salmon Arm Fire Department crews, the wildfire between South Canoe and Larch Hills is now classified as being held. “Being held” means the fire is not expected to grow beyond its current perimeter under the current conditions.

Crews have completed their objectives for the night. BC Wildfire Service crews are expected to return tomorrow to continue working toward full extinguishment.

Thank you to all responding crews for their hard work and coordinated response today. 🧡

09/23/2026

A small wildfire has been identified in the area between South Canoe and Larch Hills, as shown on the map below.

BC Wildfire Service and the City of Salmon Arm are working collaboratively to contain and extinguish the fire.

Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

Shuswap Emergency Program

Today we remember the brave 343 firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago today. We will never forget th...
09/11/2026

Today we remember the brave 343 firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago today. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice that these men and women made.

09/03/2026

🔥 Campfire Ban Lifted: Effective Today at Noon

Following the direction of the Kamloops Fire Centre, the City of Salmon Arm is lifting the Category 1 campfire ban effective:

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. (noon)

While recent conditions have allowed the campfire ban to be lifted, wildfire risk remains. Residents are strongly urged to continue using caution with any permitted fire and to ensure fires are never left unattended and are fully extinguished after use.

❗️ A City of Salmon Arm burning permit is required for all campfires within City limits.

Permits can be purchased at City Hall. Anyone having a campfire without the required permit or failing to follow the conditions of their permit may be subject to fines.

❌ Please note that Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited at this time.

Learn more about burning requirements and permits: www.salmonarm.ca/155/Burning-Information-and-Permits

Thank you for continuing to use care and helping protect our community from preventable fires.



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A very informative post. Relevant throughout our Province
08/11/2026

A very informative post. Relevant throughout our Province

08/11/2026

Given the scope and scale of wildfires currently burning in B.C., and to further protect public safety, recreational off-road vehicle use will be prohibited on Crown land in the Kamloops and Southeast Fire Centres, as well as parts of the Cariboo and Coastal Fire Centres. This prohibition is effective immediately, as of 12 p.m. (noon) on August 10, 2026.

Full information for current prohibitions and restrictions is provided here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

In accordance with Kamloops Fire Center burning regulations we are reminding everyone that fireworks are not permitted d...
06/30/2026

In accordance with Kamloops Fire Center burning regulations we are reminding everyone that fireworks are not permitted during category 2 burning bans. We thank you all for your cooperation and please have a Safe and Happy Canada Day!

We were honoured today to provide Paralympic medal winner Natalie Wilkie a ride to a hometown celebration
05/31/2026

We were honoured today to provide Paralympic medal winner Natalie Wilkie a ride to a hometown celebration

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141 Ross Street NE
Salmon Arm, BC

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250-803-4060

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