Williams Lake Fire Department

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

Reminder: The Williams Lake Fire Department Open House happens this Saturday, May 30

Residents are invited to attend the Williams Lake Fire Department's annual Open House on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the fire hall, located at 230 Hodgson Road.

The event offers plenty of family-friendly opportunities including a chance to tour fire trucks and apparatus, observe a live Firefighters' Challenge, chat with local firefighters and participate in a range of interactive activities designed for children and youth.

Read more at:
https://www.williamslake.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/964

05/26/2026

Some of our 2026 recruits getting hands-on with the gear that helps protect firefighters on the fireground. Tonight’s training covered what the gear is made of, how each layer works together, and how to properly put it on under pressure.

One of the biggest lessons early on? Speed matters. Recruits are expected to get fully geared up in under a minute, while still making sure everything is on properly and sealed where it needs to be.

And those gloves attached to strings? That’s an old-school firehall lesson. Lose or forget your gloves somewhere, and you might find a pair hanging from your locker to help make sure it doesn’t happen twice. Some traditions have a way of sticking around.

05/22/2026

Join the Williams Lake Fire Department for a fun, family-friendly day at their annual Open House.

Happening on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Fire Hall at 230 Hodgson Rd., guests will have the opportunity to explore fire trucks, watch a live Firefighters' Challenge, meet the firefighters and let children and youth try a variety of hands-on activities.

Read the full release at:
https://www.williamslake.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/964

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

Local Government Awareness Week Day 6 (Friday, May 15): Protective Services

Did you know?

The City of Williams Lake Fire Department's call volume has grown by six to seven per cent every year for the past 25 years?

In 2002, WLFD responded to 109 calls. In 2025, the department responded to 510 calls. This year, they are on pace for 550 calls - nearly five times the workload of the early 2000s.

The Protective Services Department is dedicated to ensuring that every part of our community, including homes, businesses, neighbourhoods, streets and recreational areas remain safe and secure. When incidents arise, our team takes prompt, professional and effective action to uphold public safety and restore peace of mind.

Whether responding to emergency fire calls, working with neighbours frustrated over an uncut lawn, business owners concerned about vulnerable populations near their property or consoling individuals that may have lost their homes or loved ones, Protective Services staff provide considerate and professional response to our community.

The Williams Lake Fire Department, through the Fire Chief, is responsible for the fire protection services for the City of Williams Lake and surrounding area.

The WLFD also provides support through public education, Wildland Structure Protection and hazardous material decontamination services amongst others. As the Director of Protective Services, the Fire Chief also oversees Community Wellbeing and Safety, Bylaw Services and Emergency Management.

05/15/2026

05/11/2026

After a hard day of work on Saturday filled with heat, smoke, and teamwork, the 2025 recruits officially earned their Live Fire Interior Attack certification.

A huge thank you to 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue for their incredible support and hospitality throughout Saturday’s training. From access to their burn house to supplying a water tender and fire engine, their help gave our recruits the opportunity to train in realistic conditions and build the skills and confidence needed for the job.

We’re proud of the work these recruits put in to reach this milestone, and grateful for the fire service partnerships that help make training like this possible.