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Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department

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Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department

Composite fire department in the North Okanagan region.

05/07/2026

🔥Open Burning Update 🔥
Open burning is now restricted, but campfires are still allowed—as long as you keep them safe and responsible.
Before lighting your fire, remember:
✅ For recreational, cooking, or ceremonial use only
✅ Keep it small (max. 0.5 m x 0.5 m)
✅ Burn clean, dry, untreated wood only
✅ Use a proper fire ring (non-combustible)
✅ Keep water nearby to put it out
✅ Stay at least 5 meters from buildings/property lines
✅ Fully extinguish before leaving
🔥See your community's fire bylaws for full regulations!

05/01/2026

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department would like to remind residents that open air burning is not permitted between May 1st and October 31st. Campfires are allowed in both the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen year round unless a campfire ban has been issued. For more information, you may refer to the bylaws tab at www.asfd.ca or contact the fire department.

01/15/2026

If you haven't seen our sign, we are accepting applications for our team of dedicated firefighters. Stop by the firehall or visit www.asfd.ca for details.
Application period closes January 24th.

11/24/2025

Hello Armstrong & Spallumcheen!

Thank you to everyone in the community that came to our Movember Open House fundraiser this past Saturday at the Firehall.

With your generous donations we have surpassed our goal of $3000 towards Men's Health!

If you missed the event there is still time, help us break last year's record before the end of November.

Donations can be made online at: https://movember.com/t/armstrong-spallumcheen-fire-department?mc=81

11/18/2025

Swing by the Fire Hall this Saturday to support our Movember Fundraiser!

11/08/2025

Join us for our 2nd annual Movember Open House!

11/07/2025

Let's Talk Venting Index!

🌬️ What Is the BC Venting Index — and Why Does It Matter for Open Burning? 🔥
Before you light an open burn in Spallumcheen, check the BC Venting Index — it’s a daily forecast that tells you how well smoke will disperse in the atmosphere.
🧠 Why It’s Important:
The Venting Index helps protect air quality and public health by predicting how smoke will behave:
• Mixing Height: How high smoke can rise.
• Wind Speed: How fast it can spread and dilute.
📊 Venting Index Ratings:
• 0–33 = Poor ❌ Smoke stays trapped near the ground.
• 34–54 = Fair ⚠️ Smoke may linger and affect air quality.
• 55–100 = Good ✅ Smoke disperses safely — burning is allowed.
✅ In Spallumcheen:
• Open burning is only permitted when the Venting Index is “GOOD.”
• Check the daily forecast before burning: 🔗 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air/air-pollution/smoke-burning/ventilation-index
📞 Call 1-888-281-2992 for automated updates.
Burning during poor conditions can lead to smoke buildup, health risks, and fines. Let’s burn responsibly and keep our air clean!

11/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to this year's Halloween event. As a community we collected $1378.85 to go to Muscular Dystrophy Canada!
A special thank-you for the annual support received from Askew's Foods, Village Dairy, Tolko, Township of Spallumcheen, City of Armstrong, and the Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation.

10/06/2025

This week, Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department is celebrating Fire Prevention Week 2025!
This year’s Charge into Fire Safety theme is highlighting the use and maintenance of Lithium-Ion Batteries in your home.
For more information on Lithium-Ion battery safety, check out https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/education-programs-toolkits/fire-safety-education-programs/fire-prevention-week & https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week
Also, you can contact us at Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department between 8:30 and 4:30, Monday to Friday, with any questions you might have.
Stay safe!

09/29/2025

As of 12pm (noon) on September 29, 2025, campfires will once again be allowed within the City of Armstrong and Township of Spallumcheen.

Campfires are to be used for cooking, recreational, or ceremonial purposes only and are to be no larger than 0.5m in height by 0.5m in width, and burning only clean dry wood

Address

3840 Mill Street
Armstrong, BC
V0E1B0

Telephone

+12505466708

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