Please follow the COVID-19 Guideline. Social Distancing (2m), and wear a mask in crowded gatherings
Seniors Stay at Home
BC Covid-19
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent social distancing policies recommended by the Province of BC, the Gun Lake Fire Protection Society will be suspending all in-person Society activities until theses recommendations have been lifted by the Province. The Society will continue operating to respond to wildfire and work with BC Wildfire as required. However, our personnel and responders will be operating under either the specific guidelines of BC Wildfire where appropriate, or under the guidelines of the Gun Lake Fire Protection Society Fire Chief. Some of these guidelines include:
As BC moves to Phase III of it’s approach to reopening, and is allowing specific sectors and activities within the phases to open when evidence indicates it is appropriate, and protocols and guidance are in place for them to do so safely, the Gun Lake Fire Protection Society will begin to move forward in accordance with these guidelines. At this point, we will be re-starting limited activities, including Firehall Sundays. However, all guidelines and protocols for in-person activities, including physical distancing, will remain in place.
The howto page has a lot of information and videos on how you can protect your Gun Lake home. What works and how to guides. The videos show actual implementations.
Gun Lake Fire can help.. Contact GLFPS Here
and ...A minimum of a chemical extinguisher (2A 10B C rated) or a compound of water AFFF fire fighting foam extinguisher(3A 21B C rated) should be available for kitchen fires and it is recommended that a second extinguisher be available in or near sleep quarters to aid in escaping from a cabin fire.
Do you have your fire pump set up and tested? Do it now don't wait for a fire!
In 2020, we were finally able to replace our 20 plus year old fire hose with much needed new hose. Each year we continue to expand and upgrade our equipment to better serve the Gun Lake community.
Photo credit to Sheila Macdonald and Norris Girling
Dec 2020 - A nice surprise our district rep Sal DeMare. A contribution from the SLRD Area A "Appreciation Fund". Thank You!
Thanks also to all the generous contributors who provided the funding for fire truck, which made it possible for Gun Lake Fire to respond to the truck fire and prevent fire from spreading into the forest.
Again to all of you who volunteer for standby and call
out,
Thank You!
Suggest to your neighbours and friends to also volunteer. Volunteers are our only source of man power
help. There can be income tax benefits.
Covid-19 and Wildfires
Wildfire smoke has immediate harmful health effects