TELKWA FIRE RESCUE
Telkwa Fire Rescue is a dedicated volunteer fire department that plays a crucial role in the community with approximately 25 active members. The department responds to a wide range of emergencies, including fires, motor vehicle accidents, and first responder medical calls.
Members of the department meet every Wednesday from 7-9pm at Hall #2 to train and stay prepared for various emergency situations. If you're interested in learning more about Telkwa Fire Rescue or wish to become a member, please reach out to Fire Chief Travis Wall for further information.
Photo Credit: Bailey Williams
The Village of Telkwa Fire Rescue Department provides fire protection within the Village boundaries, vehicle extrication service for the main highway and secondary roads and first responder medical within the Village of Telkwa. We also provide mutual aid response to nearby communities of Smithers and Houston on request.
The Fire Department consists of a Fire Chief and twenty-six volunteers. The volunteers consist of two Assistant Chiefs, three Captains and Two Lieutenant Chiefs, with the remainder being firefighters. We also have spots available for Junior Firefighters.
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In addition to emergency response, the Fire Department provides these services:
> Fire prevention and education
> Vehicle extrication
> Fire suppression
> Fire inspection
> Burning permits
> Emergency planning
> Public safety education
> Emergency operations centre
> Fire training
