In an emergency call 9-1-1.
Local response
The District of Kitimat is home to the province's only remaining dual-service fire station. This means our fire hall responders are trained both as firefighters and paramedics and will respond to all emergency calls within the community.
Law enforcement in Kitimat is handled by the RCMP through their local detachment. You can visit the RCMP's detachment page here.
Fire Prevention Services
Our Fire and Ambulance Service focuses heavily on the prevention of fires in Kitimat through the following services:
- Commercial inspections
- Fire code enforcement
- Smoke detector initiatives
- Home inspections
- Cooperative training efforts with local industry
- Fire investigations
To inquire about any of these services please contact the Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Service at 250-632-8940 or send us an email.
Our firefighter / paramedics also can respond with a number of technical skills, including outside of our municipal boundaries including:
- Motor vehicle extrication
- High angle rescue
- Confined space rescue
- Hazardous material response
| Commercial and Industrial fire inspections |
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Kitimat Fire and Ambulance provides more than 300 commercial, industrial and high-occupancy properties. These inspections are vital to ensure the safety of residents and workers. A thorough inspection will include:
Contact Kitimat Fire and Ambulance for more details at 250-632-8900, or send an e-mail.
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| Fire Safety Information |
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Enjoy these resources to keep you and your home prepared against fire and other dangers.
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| Medicals in Town | Medicals Out of Town | Transfers Out of Town | Cross Coverage | Fire | Rescue | Trouble | Dangerous Goods | Emergency Response |
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| 948 | 185 | 556 | 212 | 153 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 39 |
* As of October 2025
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Checking for campfire bans?
Within the District of Kitimat, campfire bans are communicated in the following ways:
- As a news post on the Kitimat.ca home page. You can subscribe to news posts to receive them directly to e-mail.
- Shared on the District of Kitimat's Facebook and Instagram pages.
- Sent as a notification to our Voyent Alert subscribers.
- Signs posted at outdoor District grounds such as campgrounds and Minette Bay West Park.
- As shared through local news media.
Fire bans and prohibitions outside of our municipal boundaries are shared by the BC Wildfire Service here.
Useful links:
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*gpm = Gallons Per Minute |
| Kitimat's Search and Rescue groups |
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Kitimat is served by Marine and by Ground Search and Rescue groups. Search and Rescue teams are called into action through local emergency responders when their services are required. In an emergency situation, call 9-1-1 to begin a response. Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue responds to land-based emergencies such as missing persons, wilderness rescues, and community support during natural disasters. In British Columbia, search and rescue services are provided by volunteers and are free of charge. To learn more about this group see the following resources:
Marine Search and Rescue: Visit Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rcmsar63, and learn about volunteer opportunities here. |
Contact information:
Non-emergency lines:
RCMP: 250-632-7111
Kitimat Fire and Ambulance: 250-632-8940
General Firehall Enquires
Kitimat Bylaw Enforcement:
Report an Issue form
Conservation Officer Service:
1-877-952-7277
#7277 on the Telus Mobility Network
Kitimat Animal Control (Kitimat Community Humane Society)
250-632-7373 (Non-emergency, during business hours)
250-639-6297 (After Hours Only)
Hazardous Material Spills Reporting: 1-800-663-3456.
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