Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department

10/22/2026

Today, on what would have been his 19th birthday, we remember the light and love our 🔥 brother, Jonathon Bruce, shone into our lives.

We want to express gratitude to the caring and generous community members, family, firefighters and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District who have donated funds and time to ensure Jonathan's legacy of service and passion lives on. A way that this perpetuates is through the Jonathon Bruce Memorial Award: https://shuswapfoundation.ca/jonathon-bruce-memorial-award/
Award applications open for graduating School District No. 83 grade 12s in the spring, and we encourage all those dedicated to emergency services to apply.

🚒🔥❤️

10/12/2026

Hoping to have a *BLAST* with you again this Halloween!

Meet us at the Sunnybrae Community Hall across from Sunnybrae Community Park from 6pm-8pm.

6pm: BBQ, Bonfires, Cinnamon Buns, Candy, Hot drinks
7:15pm: 50/50 draw*
7:30pm: Fireworks
8pm: G'night!

Co-hosted by the Sunnybrae Community Association, Sunnybrae Seniors and the Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department.

~Fireworks sponsored by Columbia Shuswap Regional District Grant-in-Aid
~BBQ sponsored by Tappen Co-op
~Cinnamon Buns donated by Sunnybrae Bible Camp / Millar College
~Candy donated by Tappen Sunnybrae Firefighters Association

*BC Gaming Event License #173811

Any questions or donations? Send to [email protected]

08/19/2026

We can all agree that there have been some tense moments for us all this summer, so when the trucks rolled out to Sunnybrae Bible Camp last night for the annual water fight, it was a pleasant change!

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08/12/2026

Hi Neighbours! Tuesday night is 🔥 practice for our members. We will be out patrolling our area in our fire trucks; please do not be alarmed.
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08/11/2026

Off roading is prohibited in our area as of Noon on Aug 10, 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

08/03/2026

Grateful for our community and our neighbours (and not just because they swifly answered our call for mutual aid on Vella Rd).

Stay safe, folks.

White Lake Fire Department CSRD, Eagle Bay Fire Department Shuswap Fire Department South Shuswap First Responders

Posted August 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM

♦️The Evacuation Alerts issued in Electoral Area D on August 1 in response to the Bradley Creek Wildfire (K41351) are unchanged overnight. ♦️

👉 Weather reports indicate higher temperatures and winds as compared to yesterday’s weather, which is increasing the risk of fire spread. Residents are strongly advised to keep their emergency preparations in place. The situation can change rapidly.

✅ Information is available in the Shuswap Emergency Program Community Evacuation Guide: https://www.csrd.bc.ca/581/Community-Evacuation-Guide

🔷 We want to extend our appreciation to CSRD fire crews from Tappen Sunnybrae, Shuswap, White Lake and Eagle Bay, along with BC Wildfire crews for extinguishing a structure fire in Tappen and keeping it from igniting the neighbouring forest. This was a serious concern and we deeply appreciate their work in keeping the community safe. 🔷

👉 The Shuswap Emergency Program will be meeting with BC Wildfire later this morning to get updated information. We will continue to update our website and social media today.
The best source for wildfire-related updates is the BC Wildfire Service Dashboard: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

🚗 Road closures continue on Highway 97 at Salmon River Road and Heywood Armstrong Road. If you are driving from Kamloops to Vernon, please use Highway 1. Road closures may also take place with limited notice. Please check Drive BC for updates. https://www.drivebc.ca/

To be in the know, sign up for direct Alertable notifications by a mobile app, text, email or landline phone call. Find out how at https://www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable

08/03/2026

Posted August 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM

CSRD fire crews are reporting that a structure fire in the Vella Road area of Tappen is being held to the single affected property at this time.

The Tappen Sunnybrae, Shuswap, White Lake and Eagle Bay Fire Departments remain on scene, however, it is not believed the fire will spread beyond the current boundaries. BC Wildfire is also still providing support to prevent any further spread of the fire.

The home has been completely destroyed. Supports are being provided to the homeowner through the Shuswap Emergency Program’s Emergency Support Services.

Nearby residents do not have to take any further action.

08/03/2026

UPDATED: August 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
CSRD fire crews are reporting that a structure fire in the Vella Road area of Tappen is being held to the single affected property at this time.

The Tappen Sunnybrae, Shuswap, White Lake and Eagle Bay Fire Departments remain on scene, however, it is not believed the fire will spread beyond the current boundaries. BC Wildfire is also still providing support to prevent any further spread of the fire.

The home has been completely destroyed. Supports are being provided to the homeowner through the Shuswap Emergency Program’s Emergency Support Services.

Nearby residents do not have to take any further action.
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Original Post August 2, 2026 at 10:50 PM.

The Shuswap Emergency Program is aware of a structure fire that originated on Vella Road in Tappen. Currently the Tappen Sunnybrae, Shuswap, White Lake and Eagle Bay Fire Departments are on scene.

The Emergency Operations Centre is active as of 10:30 PM, Sunday, August 2.

The fire has moved into the trees surrounding the home. The BC Wildfire Service has been called in for support.

We will provide more information as it becomes available. Watch official sources like the CSRD website and the CSRD and Shuswap Emergency Program Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.

07/09/2026

No campfires permitted in our area starting at Noon on Friday July 10, 2026.

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Please check the link for up to date details regarding bans in the Kamloops Fire Centre (in which we are located).
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/kamloops-fire-centre-bans

06/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating Keira Jaeger - the inaugural recipient of the Jonathon Bruce Memorial Award.

The award was created to honour and perpetuate Jonathon’s spirit of adventure and his dedication to the emergency services.

Keira was one of a number of exemplary applicants for Jonathon's award this year and we hope she will continue to be guided by Jonathon's lessons for living long after her School District No. 83 high school graduation next week.

Congratulations Keira! We wish you the best of luck at this transformative time of your life.

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For more information about the award, and to donate, please follow this link:
https://shuswapfoundation.ca/our-funds/fund/jonathon-bruce-memorial-award/