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Volunteer Fire Fighters and First Responders serving the Tla'amin Nation. New recruits Welcome

10/22/2026

ɬaʔəmɩn Come Visit Emergency Services, FireSmart and Fire Department at the GA Today!

We’re looking forward to connecting with everyone at the Fall General Assembly in t̓išosəm!

Stop by our Emergency Services booth at the Salish Centre, where we’ll also have our Emergency Supplies Container OPEN for community members to explore!

👀 Come see what emergency supplies we currently have.

💬 Ask questions, share your ideas, and tell us what you think we might be missing!

Learn about how we’re building our Emergency Support Services (ESS) team and opportunities to get involved.

We have FireSmart and Fire Safety Resources for you !

We want your input! Building a safer, more prepared community takes all of us.

Your voices, knowledge, and ideas matter as we continue strengthening emergency preparedness here in Tla’amin.

Be curious. Stay interested. Stay engaged. Stay invested in community safety.

We look forward to seeing you today!

10/19/2026

Today we wrapped up a great four days of learning, teamwork, and hands-on training!

Our members spent two days focused on auto extrication and two days of live fire training at the Lund Fire Hall.

A huge thank you to the Northside Volunteer Fire Department for joining us, supporting our cross-training efforts, and providing access to the burn building facilities. Opportunities like these are so valuable in strengthening our skills, building relationships, and learning how to work together when it matters most.

We also want to extend a big thank you to our instructors from First Nations’ Emergency Services Society (FNESS). You are always a wealth of knowledge, and we appreciate the experience, guidance, and support you bring to our members.

Emote - thank you, to all the firefighters who continue to show up, put in the hours, and dedicate their time to keeping our communities safe.

Stronger departments build stronger communities, and training together makes us all better prepared.

We look forward to many more opportunities to train, learn, and grow alongside our neighbouring departments!

10/17/2026

Day 2 of 4 Training Complete! 🚒🔥🛠️

That’s a wrap on the auto extrication portion of our training in t̓išosəm. Tomorrow, we head to the Lund Fire Hall for live fire training at the burn building 🔥

A huge shoutout and thank you to Northside Volunteer Fire Department for joining us today for some cross-training and bringing out their Rescue 15 truck! Our members had the opportunity to get familiar with their equipment, try out different tools, and put them to the test.

Training together is about more than building skills. It’s about strengthening relationships, understanding each other’s capabilities, and knowing what equipment and resources we can rely on when an emergency happens.

When we respond to emergencies, we often rely on neighbouring departments. Building those connections before an emergency makes us all stronger and better prepared to serve our communities.

A huge thank you to Northside Volunteer Fire Department and Chief Yves for their support and commitment to all of our members.

Hands raised to everyone who continues to show up, learn, share their knowledge, and support one another 🙌🏼

10/15/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE – FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING

If you notice firefighters, emergency vehicles, or damaged vehicles outside the Education Building in the community today and tomorrow, please don’t be alarmed!

October 15 & 16, 2026

The Tla’amin Nation Fire Department will be conducting Auto Extrication Training, practicing the skills and techniques used to safely rescue people trapped in vehicles following a collision.

This is a training exercise only. No one is hurt, and there is no emergency.

You may hear loud noises or see firefighters using specialized rescue equipment during these exercises.

Training like this helps our firefighters build their skills, work together as a team, and be ready when our community needs them most.

ʔimot – Thank you for your understanding and support

10/10/2026

Today, the Tla’amin Nation Fire Department recognizes World Mental Health Day and the importance of looking after ourselves, our families, our fellow firefighters, and our community.

As first responders, we train to respond to emergencies, protect lives, and help others through some of their most difficult moments.
Not all emergencies are visible, and not all struggles come with flashing lights and sirens.

Mental health matters just as much as physical health.

In a small community, we are more than firefighters. We are parents, partners, friends, neighbours, and community members. We all carry different responsibilities, experiences, and challenges.

💚 Check in on your people. Sometimes a simple conversation can make a difference.

💚 Make space to listen. You don’t always need to have the answers.

💚 It’s okay to ask for help. Reaching out takes courage, not weakness.

💚 Look after one another. Supporting mental health is something we can all be part of.

To our firefighters, first responders, heath workers and everyone who spends their days caring for others: remember to make time to care for yourself, too.

Strong communities are built on connection, compassion, and looking after one another.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Call or text 9-8-8 anytime in Canada for su***de crisis support.

From all of us at the Tla’amin Nation Fire Department, take care of yourselves and each other. 💚

10/09/2026

As Fire Prevention Week comes to an end, Tla’amin Nation Fire Department wants to thank everyone who has followed along and shared these reminders with their families.

Fire prevention doesn’t have to be complicated.

A few simple things can make a big difference:
- Use the right charger
- Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces
- Stop using damaged or overheating batteries
- Talk with your family about how you would get out during a fire
- Make sure our čičʊy know what to do when a smoke alarm sounds

Take a few minutes this weekend to walk through your home together.

Check your alarms. Check your chargers. Talk about your exits and where everyone would meet outside.

Fire Prevention Week may be ending, but looking after one another and keeping our community safe happens all year long.

ʔimot from everyone at TNFD 🙌 Have a great weekend !

10/08/2026

Where Do You Charge Your Phone at Night?

Take a look beside your bed tonight.

Is your phone charging on the mattress, under a pillow, on a blanket or on the couch?

Rechargeable devices create heat while they charge, and soft surfaces can trap that heat.

Charge devices on a hard, flat surface such as a table, desk or counter.
Unplug them when they are fully charged.

This is an especially good reminder for our čičʊy who may be charging phones, tablets, headphones or gaming devices in their rooms.

Have the conversation at home tonight: where is the safest place for everyone to charge their devices?

Keeping our families safe starts with simple habits at home. ❤️🔥

10/07/2026

Check Your Chargers ⚡🔋

For Fire Prevention Week, Tla’amin Fire Department is asking everyone to take a quick look around.

Phones, tablets, laptops, toys and tools are all part of everyday life, but using the wrong charger can cause a battery to overheat or become damaged.

🔌 Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
⚠️ Be cautious with cheap or off-brand replacement chargers.

It only takes a couple of minutes to check the chargers around your house and work place.

Talk about it with your jɛjɛ, check the čičuy’s devices, and replace anything that looks damaged, overheats when used or seems questionable.

Help prevent fires and keep our homes and community safe.

ʔimot

Address

6680 Sliammon Road
Powell River, BC
V8A0B8

Telephone

+16044832444

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