Sts'ailes Fire Department

05/14/2026

This evening, the Sts’ailes Fire Department responded to an unattended burn pile measuring approximately 3.5m x 3.5m. SFD arrived on scene and safely extinguished the fire.

This is a reminder to the community that the fire ban is still currently in effect. Even during rainy weather, fire bans remain active until officially lifted.

Category 1 campfires are expected to be permitted again starting Friday, May 15 at noon. Category 2 and 3 will still be prohibited.

We had multiple people notifying SFD members through Messenger regarding today’s fire. We appreciate everyone looking out for the community, but if you are reporting a fire or emergency concern, please call the Fire Department directly at 604-796-2888.

Please continue to follow all fire restrictions and help keep our community safe.

05/11/2026

We’re often asked how the public can support our firefighters.

Beyond kindness and words of encouragement, the most meaningful support is helping make their job safer and more manageable.

🏡 FireSmart your home and property. Simple steps can significantly increase your home’s resilience to wildfire and reduce the risk of damage.

🔥 Help prevent wildfires. Be responsible with open fire and mindful of activities that can spark fires. Fewer human-caused fires means crews can focus on the ones that can’t be prevented.

When you reduce wildfire risk and protect your property, you’re not just helping yourself, you’re directly supporting the firefighters working to keep our communities safe.

Learn more about being FireSmart: https://firesmartbc.ca/

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Sts’ailes Fire Department 🥞

We’re down at the fire hall serving up pancakes, bacon, slushies, iced coffee, tea, and more. Come on down, grab some breakfast, and spend the morning with us! ❤️‍🔥

By donation

05/10/2026

This is today Sunday May 10
Come on by 🥞

10am to 2pm

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐬’𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 (min $5 Donation)

We’ll have pancakes, bacon, slushys, iced coffee, and hot tea/coffee

𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍!

05/08/2026

Yesterday, we had a field trip visit from the SCC Grade 3s at the fire hall 🚒

Our Deputy Chief, Clint, spoke with the students about heat exhaustion and the importance of “Close Before You Doze.” The kids also got the chance to try on firefighting gear, explore the fire truck, and ask lots of great questions.

Thank you for spending the afternoon with us!

05/07/2026

🔥 FIRE BAN IN EFFECT 🔥

𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟳 @ 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠, 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲.

With dry conditions already beginning across the region, we are asking everyone to please be mindful and help prevent fires in our community. Please follow all fire restrictions and use caution with any outdoor flames or ignition sources.

For emergencies call 911.
To report wildfires: 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell.
For local non-emergency concerns, contact Sts’ailes Fire Department at 𝟲𝟬𝟰-𝟳𝟵𝟲-𝟮𝟴𝟴𝟴

For full details and a list of prohibited activities, please visit the BC Wildfire Service page.
https://www.facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

05/06/2026

With the weather warming up and wildfire season approaching, now is a good time to make sure your family is prepared. A little preparation now can make a big difference later

With summer around the corner, now’s the time to prepare your home for wildfires 🔥

Make grab-and-go bags for everyone you live with including pets: PreparedBC.ca/grab-and-go

Make your home emergency plan: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

FireSmart your home: FireSmart BC

Check your insurance: Insurance Bureau of Canada

Learn more: www.PreparedBC.ca/wildfires

Alt text: Wildfire burning across a forested hillside under smoky red skies.

05/06/2026

Today, our department responded to a Category 2 open fire measuring approximately 3m x 3m. The fire was located approximately 2 metres from surrounding brush and trees, and 6 metres from a nearby residence.

Upon arrival, crews found that there was no readily available water source or hose on site. For safety reasons, firefighters extinguished the fire and spoke with the homeowner about the importance of having water readily accessible and ensuring all open burning is attended at all times.

Open burning can quickly become dangerous when proper precautions are not in place.

Please help keep our community safe by following all local burning regulations and maintaining proper fire safety practices.

05/05/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐬’𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 (min $5 Donation)

We’ll have pancakes, bacon, slushys, iced coffee, and hot tea/coffee

𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍!

02/04/2026

A big thank you to Kevin from Hemlock Fire Department for generously gifting us a fire behavior training dollhouse.

This training tool allows our department to study and better understand how fire behaves inside a structure. By using small, controlled burns, we can observe fire and smoke movement, the effects of ventilation, and overall fire behavior in a safe, controlled setting. It will be a valuable resource for ongoing training and skill development within our department. 🧯🔥

We truly appreciate the support and collaboration from our neighboring fire department.

Thank you again, Kevin — your generosity and support mean a lot to us.