Williams Lake Fire Department

06/12/2026

06/09/2026

No easy lane. No shortcuts. Just work.

Our firefighter challenge pushed participants through:
- 2.5” hose bundle stair climbs
- Hose hoists
- Keiser sled hits
- Charged hose drag and deployments
- 180 lb rescue dummy drags

From probies to the Chief, everyone hit the course.

Events like this give the community a small glimpse into the physical and mental effort that goes into the job long before the pager tones drop.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

Reminder: The Williams Lake Fire Department Open House happens this Saturday, May 30

Residents are invited to attend the Williams Lake Fire Department's annual Open House on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the fire hall, located at 230 Hodgson Road.

The event offers plenty of family-friendly opportunities including a chance to tour fire trucks and apparatus, observe a live Firefighters' Challenge, chat with local firefighters and participate in a range of interactive activities designed for children and youth.

Read more at:
https://www.williamslake.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/964

05/26/2026

Some of our 2026 recruits getting hands-on with the gear that helps protect firefighters on the fireground. Tonight’s training covered what the gear is made of, how each layer works together, and how to properly put it on under pressure.

One of the biggest lessons early on? Speed matters. Recruits are expected to get fully geared up in under a minute, while still making sure everything is on properly and sealed where it needs to be.

And those gloves attached to strings? That’s an old-school firehall lesson. Lose or forget your gloves somewhere, and you might find a pair hanging from your locker to help make sure it doesn’t happen twice. Some traditions have a way of sticking around.

05/22/2026

Join the Williams Lake Fire Department for a fun, family-friendly day at their annual Open House.

Happening on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Fire Hall at 230 Hodgson Rd., guests will have the opportunity to explore fire trucks, watch a live Firefighters' Challenge, meet the firefighters and let children and youth try a variety of hands-on activities.

Read the full release at:
https://www.williamslake.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/964