The Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Department comprises a full-time Fire Chief and approximately 30 volunteer members dedicated to delivering fire protection services to the Village of Burns Lake.
Firefighters in Burns Lake respond to various incidents such as structural, wildland and vehicle fires, water/ice rescues, vehicle extrications, carbon monoxide and fire alarm calls, as well as medical aid calls.
Firefighter training, overseen by Deputy Fire Chief Jason Blackwell, ensures that firefighters develop and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to operate equipment, perform firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials operations and respond to medical aid calls. Firefighters also receive special training in advanced First Aid and Defibrillation.
The Fire Department also conducts fire safety inspections of all types of occupancies. Fire Fighters also respond to and resolve citizen complaints and concerns regarding fire safety and are very active in public education. As part of the public education program, inspectors conduct training sessions to increase awareness and demonstrate proper use of fire extinguishers, fire evacuation, and other fire safety issues.
For any large outdoor burning, please contact Rob Krause, Director of Protective Services.
Answer the Call
All new applicants must have the following minimum qualifications;
- be 19 years of age at the time of their application, or join as a junior member if between the age of 17 and 19,
- completion of grade 10,
- possess a valid driver’s licence, of a minimum class 7,
- be in good physical shape, and
- reside within the boundaries of the Burns Lake Fire Protection Area. An exception to this may be made for a new member who resides outside the area, but works in the area, and can attend emergency calls during business hours.
