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As a volunteer based department we rely on donations and community support. As a token of our appreciation, we will have our sponsors names here and links to their businesses.
Welcome to Invermere Fire / Rescue
The District of Invermere is located in the Columbia
Valley, between the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges, on a lake at
the mouth of the Columbia River, in the Rocky Mountain Trench.
Invermere is halfway between Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot
Springs, on the west side of Lake Windermere. The population is
3,400 full time residents, and has a very large part time resident
population,summer and winter. Established in 1810, as a trading post, Invermere has become
a popular vacation resort area. The many golf courses, great back country, outdoor
activities, and the lake make the area a Mecca for vacationers.
Invermere Fire - Rescue (IFR)
Has a total crew of 26 volunteers to provide
services such as fire protection, as well as
vehicle extrication. Over the last year we have found a 37% increase
in our call volume, from 232 calls in 2002 to 316 calls in 2003. The
ever growing valley population and increasing popularity of this
region have also recently introduced a 911 service to our area. A
service which has been in its planning stage for many years has
finally come to light, the new service will make it easier for
residents and visitors to call for emergency personal when needed.