Sun Peaks Fire Rescue

05/27/2026

🏔️ Attention Sun Peaks Residents! Let’s stay safe and connected.

When emergencies happen—like winter storms, wildfire threats, or critical utility outages—getting fast, accurate information is everything. That’s why the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality uses Voyent Alert! to send out real-time, official emergency notifications.

If you haven’t signed up yet, it only takes 2 minutes and is completely FREE and anonymous.

Why sign up?

✅ Personalized for You: It tells you exactly how an incident impacts your specific property or tracked locations (like your home, work, or kids' school), including precise distances and evacuation routes if needed.

✅ No Spam: You only get alerted when a notice directly affects a location you monitor.

✅ Your Choice of Alerts: Receive notifications via the mobile app, text message, email, or a voice call.

How to Register:

📱 On Mobile: Search for and download the free "Voyent Alert!" app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Open it, enter your postal code or address, and hit subscribe!

💻 Online (For Text, Email, or Voice calls): Head to 👉 https://voyent-alert.com/community/ to register on the web.

Don't rely on the grapevine during a crisis. Get the facts straight from official sources. Sign up today and protect your household! 🌲🏠

05/26/2026

🚨Sun Peaks Fire Rescue🚨 will be conducting training exercises between Sun Peaks and Whitecroft this evening as part of their annual Wildland Firefighting refresher. You may see fire crews and equipment in the area. Please don’t be alarmed, this is a planned training event to keep our team ready and our community safe. Thank you for your understanding and support!

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Sun Peaks, BC – May 20, 2026 – Sun Peaks Fire Rescue contributed to the successful rescue of a missing person following a single-vehicle incident on a remote forest service road near Chase, BC.

05/16/2026

Hoping everybody has a great long weekend. If you choose to have a campfire, please do so responsibly. 🔥

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! 🏠🔥

Prepare your home and help protect your community from wildfires. We all play a critical role in mitigating wildfire risks around our homes and properties by taking FireSmart actions. Simple steps can reduce wildfire intensity and slow its spread—helping prevent building damage and keeping everyone safer.

✅ Tips to FireSmart your home:
• Complete the FireSmart Home Assessment to see which changes will make the biggest impact in reducing your home’s risk.
• Contact us today at [email protected] to book a FREE home assessment.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/wildfires

Let’s work together to build a more resilient community!

05/08/2026

🚨Are You Ready to Answer the Call? 🚨

Sun Peaks Fire Rescue is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team.

Living in a mountain resort community means we’re more than just neighbors—we’re a lifeline. Whether it’s structural fires, medical emergencies, or technical rescues, our volunteers are the backbone of safety at Sun Peaks.

❔Why Join SPFR?

Professional Certification: Get high-level firefighting and medical training at no cost to you.

Resume Booster: Training and skills that translate to any professional career.

Financial Perks: Access the Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit.

Community Impact: Be the one who answers the call when your neighbors are in their toughest moments.

👀 What We’re Looking For:

"It’s not just about fighting fires; it’s about showing up when your community needs you most."

Commitment: Regular attendance at weekly training nights.

Community Mindset: Reliable, team-oriented, and ready to learn.

Locals: Must reside within Sun Peaks or Whitecroft to ensure rapid response times.

🔥How to Apply

Ready to pull on the turnouts? Don't wait for the next siren.

📍 Drop by the Station: 1220 Alpine Rd

📧 Email Us: [email protected]

Join Sun Peaks Fire Rescue today!

05/06/2026

🌄 Know the Hazards in Your Community 🌄

Stay one step ahead—knowing which hazards you need to plan for is the first step to being prepared!

🗺️ Not sure what to prepare for in Sun Peaks? Check out the hazard map to see what could occur near you.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/hazard-map

05/06/2026

Effective at 12:00 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on May 7, 2026, Category 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. A map of the affected area is available here.

In addition to Category 2 and Category 3 open fires being prohibited, the following activities and equipment are also restricted:
• Air curtain burners
• Carbonizers
• Binary exploding targets
• Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act of BC
• Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description, except when used for a Category 1 campfire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation
• Controlled air incinerators

This open fire prohibition will remain in effect until 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Oct. 19, 2026, or until the orders are rescinded.

For more information, including a map outlining the affected area, please visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category-2-and-3-open-burning-prohibitions-planned-for-the-kamloops-fire-centre/