The increasing intensity and severity of wildfires in British Columbia is a growing concern and many rural communities are experiencing […]

Effective at 1:00 PM (MT) on Friday, May 30, 2025, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast […]

As of May 1st, British Columbia’s snowpack is averaging just 71% of normal, according to the latest Snow Survey and […]

After nearly three decades of dedication, leadership, and service, Captain Troy MacLachlan has officially retired from Fernie Fire Rescue. His […]

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 – 10 this year, and the RDEK is encouraging residents to connect with neighbours […]

Twice this week in the Elk Valley, quick thinking was credited as a primary factor in the successful containment of […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of establishing an Advisory Group to help provide input […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has wrapped up their highly successful Firefighter Work Experience Pilot Program (WEP). “This […]

The Fernie Professional Firefighters Local 2827 are reaching out to the community to highlight the challenges of operating from their […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is hosting an information meeting on November 13 to present and discuss the […]

Effective at noon on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Category 3 open burning will once again be permitted throughout the Southeast […]

National Fire Prevention Week is October 6 – 12th and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for […]