In an emergency call 911.
Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Service has a diverse compliment of 24 firefighters, 3 chief officers and 1 administrative clerk.
The department responds to about 2100 calls per year.
Core services include fire, rescue, and paramedic duties along with fire prevention and education.
Fire |
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We respond to a variety of calls including residential, commercial and industrial fires. |
Technical Rescue and Specialty Response |
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Members respond to a number of technical rescue and specialty response calls within the District of Kitimat as well as outside the boundaries, including:
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Wildfires |
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Report wildfires: 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cell phone |
Fire Prevention
| BC Fire Code Enforcement |
| The Fire Prevention Division of the Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Service is responsible for enforcing all aspects of the BC Fire Code. |
| Backyard Fire Pit |
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Before you light up your backyard fire pit, read over the pamphlet to ensure you know the regulations. |
| Fire Inspections - Commercial and Industrial |
| The Kitimat Fire Department inspects over 300 commercial and industrial properties. |
| Fire Investigations |
| There are currently three Level 3 fire investigators in the department who are responsible for investigating all fires that occur. |
| Fire Safety Information |
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Our fire prevention services include:
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| Open Burning |
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The following items are not permitted to be burned in open fires within Kitimat city limits:
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