Useful Links & Information
Experience and calls we have responded to have taught us there are many things that can be dangerous in and around the home. Here are some of the things to be aware of.
District of Invermere: http://www.invermere.net/
Valley Echo: http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/invermerevalleyecho/
Pioneer: http://www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/
Artym Gallery: http://www.artymgallery.com/
Fire Smart: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/firecom/pdf/homeowner-firesmart.pdf
Emergency Preparedness BC: http://www.pep.bc.ca/index.html
Fire Engine Photos: http://www.fire-engine-photos.com
Invermere Fire - Rescue (IFR)
Experience and calls we have responded to have taught us
there are many things that can be dangerous in and around
the home. Here are some of the things to be aware of:
At least once yearly, replace the battery in your smoke
detector and test its operation. Also check your carbon
monoxide detector. The proper placement of this life saving
equipment can provide time for your family to escape.
Observe Fire Smart principles by keeping your yard clear
of debris. Keep roof and eaves trough clear of leaves and
branches. The reduction of ladder fuels will greatly assist
your local fire department in suppression of fire in and
around your home.
Keep wood piles properly stacked and away from the house.
Have your street address clearly visible and easily seen
from the road in all light conditions. Not only will that
assist in locating your house, it will also help to locate
your neighbors if they don’t have their address visible.
Have emergency telephone numbers and your address posted
by your telephone. When seconds count don’t rely on your
memory.
When an emergency situation happens, call your emergency
services from a safe location.
Develop and maintain emergency exit plans and practice
them with your children. In an emergency, children will do
as they have learned.
Arrange to bring your children to the fire hall to see the
gear and equipment so if an emergency happens they are
familiar with it and not afraid of it.
Maintain an emergency preparedness kit and be familiar
with your local emergency plans.
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.
In
case of Emergency Dial 911
Non Emergency (250) 342-3200 • Fax
(250) 342-6642 • 626 - 4th Street • PO Box 1042 Invermere BC
V0A 1K0
