Joe Rich Fire

11/24/2025

Good afternoon Joe Rich,

Thank you to everyone in the community for supporting the 21st Annual Food Drive. With your help, we collected more than 1,900 pounds of food and over $2,200 in cash and cheque donations, a combined value of over $9250.00.

Great job, and thank you for the amazing support.

*This picture doesn't give enough credit. Its 14' long and full. ❤️

11/23/2025

Good morning Joe Rich Community!

Today is the 21st Annual Food Drive!! FD members will be going driveway to driveway collecting donations from 9am to 1pm.

* You can drop donations off at STATION 51 from 9am to 12:00pm

* You can drop donations of at STATION 52 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The Joe Rich Fire Department 2026 Calendar will be available to purchase at Station 52 from 12:00 to 1:00pm today.

Thank you for your community support with the food drive.

11/14/2025

Hello Joe Rich,

Our 21 Annual Food Drive is coming up on Sunday, November 23, and we thank you for your support! Crews will be moving through the community from 9am to 1pm collecting non-perishable food items for those who need a little extra support this season.

If you’d like to help, you can leave donations at the end of your driveway or hand them to our members when we come by - please note, that we will not open closed gates. Feel free to stop and say hello, check out the trucks, and snap a photo if you like. It’s one of our favourite days of the year to connect with everyone.

Thank you for always being such a supportive community. We look forward to seeing you soon..

11/07/2025

🇨🇦 Join us as we come together in remembrance this November 11. Let’s honor those who served and sacrificed for our country.

📍 Station 51 (11481 Highway 33 East)
🕥 10:45 AM

Everyone is welcome.

09/29/2025

Good afternoon Joe Rich Community,

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The RDCO and regional fire chiefs have extended the campfire ban until October 15th. During this time, campfires and backyard fires remain prohibited within the four regional fire protection zones.

We will continue to monitor conditions daily, and should circumstances improve, we’ll share an update right away.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping keep our community safe.

09/03/2025

We’re proud to announce the promotion of Jeff Artiss to Lieutenant, taking on the role of Assistant Training Officer.

Jeff has been a dedicated member of JRFD for the past 7 years, and his effort, commitment, and countless contributions to the department have been nothing short of massive.

Please join us in congratulating Lt. Artiss on this well-deserved achievement!

08/27/2025

Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Aug. 28, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This campfire prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 17 at noon or until the orders are rescinded.

As of Aug. 28, Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, and other activities are prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Read our information bulletin for more information: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/.../category-1-campfire.../

Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Aug. 28, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This campfire prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 17 at noon or until the orders are rescinded.

As of Aug. 28, Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, and other activities are prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Read our information bulletin for more information: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category-1-campfire-prohibition-planned-for-the-kamloops-fire-centre/

07/03/2025

🔥 High Fire Danger 🔥

Summer temperatures are here, and conditions are becoming dry, and the risk of wildfire is high. Please be smart and stay aware:

✅ Avoid any activities that could spark a fire.
✅ Don’t throw cigarette butts or matches on the ground.
✅ Keep vehicles off dry grass.
✅ Don't leave campfires unattended- make sure they are out and cold to the touch.

🚨 If you see smoke or flames, report it immediately by calling 911. Early reporting can save lives and property.

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe.

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day Joe Rich! 🇨🇦

From all of us at Joe Rich Fire Rescue, we wish everyone a safe and happy Canada day!

06/15/2025

Come on out today from 9 until 1!

🎉 Join us for our Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Car Wash! 🥞🚒

Sunday, June 15, 09:00 AM - 1:00 O PM.

Come down and enjoy a great breakfast while supporting Joe Rich Fire Department.

📍 Location: 11481 Highway 33 East - Station 51
🕗 Starts at 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

We’ll have:
• A delicious pancake breakfast
• Car wash station
• Firefighter demos
• Kids’ activity zone
• FireSmart info booth
• False Alarm info booth

This is one of our favorite days of the year, and we love sharing it with the community. Bring the whole family and have fun!

All donations support the Joe Rich Fire Department.

See you there!

06/06/2025

🎉 Join us for our Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Car Wash! 🥞🚒

Sunday, June 15, 09:00 AM - 1:00 O PM.

Come down and enjoy a great breakfast while supporting Joe Rich Fire Department.

📍 Location: 11481 Highway 33 East - Station 51
🕗 Starts at 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

We’ll have:
• A delicious pancake breakfast
• Car wash station
• Firefighter demos
• Kids’ activity zone
• FireSmart info booth
• False Alarm info booth

This is one of our favorite days of the year, and we love sharing it with the community. Bring the whole family and have fun!

All donations support the Joe Rich Fire Department.

See you there!

05/16/2025

🚫 Don’t fly drones near wildfires 🚫
When you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drones force us to ground firefighting aircraft — putting lives, homes, and forests at risk.

Attention drone operators📣

Flying your drone near a wildfire means firefighters can’t do their jobs. Unauthorized drones could force emergency response teams to ground water bombers, putting lives at risk.