Fire Rescue

At Your Service for Your Safety

Northern Rockies Fire Rescue is a composite department comprised of Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, six Career IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) Firefighters, a Fire Administration Assistant / Dispatch and up to 20 paid-on-call fire fighters. This highly competent team of professionals proudly serves more than 6,000 people in a fire district of approximately 45 square miles.

Become a Firefighter
Training Standards
Our History
Prevention and Public Education

Notice

Fire Rescues New Location

Poster of Northern Rockies Fire Rescue new location with fire trucks in the foreground.

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has purchased the building at 5013 Cordova Way (the Cameron Building) to serve as the new home of Northern Rockies Fire Rescue. Read more about the location change here. 

 

Specialized Response Area

The Northern Rockies Rescue team provides specialized services that covers approximately 15% of the Province of British Columbia, including:

  • Auto extrication
  • High angle rope rescue
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Swift water rescue
  • First-Responder Medical Care
  • Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
  • Confined Space Rescue
  • Rescue Region Map [PDF/1MB]

Services and Apparatus

Northern Rockies Fire Rescue operates a versatile fleet designed to respond to a wide range of emergencies, including:

  • Two pumpers
  • One 75-foot quint (ladder/pumper combination)
  • One heavy rescue unit
  • One CAFS 3000-gallon pumper/tender
  • One CAFS mini pumper (also used for medical first response)

In addition, the department maintains:

  • Four fire pickups
  • A sprinkler protection trailer
  • A hazardous materials (HazMat) trailer
  • A dedicated training ground facility
firefighters spraying with a hose

Become a Paid On Call Firefighter

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To provide the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality with the highest quality professional emergency services, characterized by responsiveness, compassion, integrity, perseverance, and professionalism.

Vision

To become an accredited agency focused on quality training, cost effectiveness, and delivering an all-risk emergency service that exceeds community needs and expectations.

Core Values

Professionalism • Dedication • Teamwork • Integrity • Leadership • Courage • Compassion • Accountability • Honor • Health & Safety