The Historical Use of Fire Stickers by the WLNGLVFD

Posted on February 2, 2024 by admin

About 20 years ago, the department began an ambitious rebuilding program. To update our service to the community, we required new fire halls, updated firefighter apparatus, and vehicles that met the fire underwriters’ standards.  The annual fire dues were very … Continue reading →

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New Turnout Gear Acquired by Fire Department

Posted on May 13, 2023 by admin

WLNGLVFD has replaced 15 sets of firefighter turnout gear to comply with the NFPA (turnout gear expiry requirements) at a cost of $50,000. A 2022 Volunteer and Composite Fire Department Training & Equipment Grant from the Union of BC Municipalities assisted … Continue reading →

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Remembering Leslie Hewitt

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin

March 10, 1926 – February 10, 2021 We heard that Les Hewitt passed away last February and recently received an obituary card from his family. Many of you will remember our department’s “Mr. Fix-it”. For over 30 years, Les was … Continue reading →

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New Fire Truck Arrives

Posted on June 21, 2021 by admin

For those of you who couldn’t make it out this morning (June 14, 2021), the new truck has arrived. It was really great to have Joe Schwarz from Hub Fire Engines deliver the truck and do a thorough familiarization for … Continue reading →

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Forest Health Update – Winter 2021

Posted on February 23, 2021 by admin

Forest health in the vicinity of Green, Watch and Pressey Lakes continues to be a concern with the presence of both Douglas-fir and Spruce beetles. The Elephant Hill Fire created a large host area for the beetle population to increase … Continue reading →

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