Who Are We
We are a composite Fire Department of 14 career fire fighters and approximately 140 paid on-call fire fighters under the direction of Fire Chief Gary Johnson . We provide fire protection and prevention services to the 25,000 citizens of the Cities of Trail and Rossland, the Villages of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale, and Areas A & B of the Kootenay Boundary Regional District.
We operate out of 6 Fire Halls with 9 Engines, 5 Tankers, 1 - 75 ft Aerial, 3 Utility Vehicles, and a Rescue Boat.
Where We are Located
We are in the southeast area of the province of British Columbia known as the West Kootenays, centered around the City of Trail, which is 394 miles /634 km east of Vancouver B.C., 396 miles /638 km west of Calgary AB., and 133 miles/214 km north of Spokane, Wa. USA.
Types of Calls
The Fire Department responds to the following types of calls:
- All types of fires
- Support BC Ambulance Emergency Medical Aid Calls (Heart attacks, collapse, trauma, etc.)
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (Fire extinguishment prevention and extrication, etc.)
- Rescue and Safety Calls (Trapped in elevator, hazardous material spills, etc.)
- Public Service Calls (Lock outs, Alarms ringing, Natural Gas Breaks, etc.)
Other Services We Provide
- Fire Prevention Services (Code enforcement, building inspections)
- Public Education Services (Fire safety lectures to schools, clubs, associations and apartment managers, etc.)
- Fire Safety Inspections of all buildings
- Fire Investigations (Origin / cause determination)
- Community Support
|
 |
Station 1
2044-2nd Avenue, Rossland
Station 1 Rossland is staffed by 1 Career Fire Fighter and up to 25 paid on-call Fire Fighters.
Practice is every Thursday night.
|
 |
Station 2
555 Schofield Hwy, Trail
Station 2 Warfield is staffed by up to 25 paid on-call Fire Fighters.
Practice is every Tuesday night.
|
 |
Station 3
Genelle
Station 3 Genelle is staffed by up to 25 paid on-call Fire Fighters.
Practice is every Tuesday Night.
|
 |
Station 4 (Headquarters)
201-843 Rossland Ave, Trail
Station 4 Trail is staffed by 14 Career Fire Fighters, a Secretary and up to 10 paid on-call Fire Fighters.
Practice is every Tuesday night
|
 |
Station 5
585 11th Avenue, Montrose
Station 5 Montrose is staffed by up to 25 paid on-call Fire Fighters.
Practice is every Wednesday Night.
|
 |
Station 6
Fruitvale
Station 6 is staffed by up to 25 paid on-call Fire Fighters.
Practice is every Wednesday night.
|
|
Check out:
We are a 9-1-1 Region!
9-1-1 is the new emergency telephone number for all residents of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Regional District of Central Kootenay. People of all ages need to know how and when to call 9-1-1 in case they ever need help .
You can reach FIRE, POLICE and AMBULANCE services by dialing
9-1-1
When to Call:
1. To get help for someone who is hurt or very sick.
2. If you smell smoke or see a fire and your community has a fire department.
3. If you see someone stealing something or hurting someone.
4. If you need emergency help fast for any reason.
- NEVER CALL 9-1-1 JUST TO SEE IF IT WORKS
- NEVER CALL 9-1-1 FOR INFORMATION
- AND NEVER CALL 9-1-1 AS A JOKE
THIS NUMBER IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
How to Make an Emergency Call to 911:
1 . Stay calm. Don't get excited. Take a deep breath.
2. Dial 9-1-1 right away. Don't wait for someone else to make the call.
3. Tell the person who answers the phone exactly what is wrong, like this:
…my house is on fire.
…there just was a car accident in front of my house.
…someone just fell off a ladder and can't move.
…there's someone trying to break into my house.
4. Tell them the exact address where the emergency is. Be sure to give the FULL address, including your apartment number if you live in an apartment.
5. Tell them the phone number you are calling from. If you are not at the same address as the emergency, tell them the address where you are.
6. Tell them your name.
7. DO NOT HANG UP until the person on the telephone tells you to. They may need to ask you more questions to help the fire department, police or ambulance service find you. They will also tell you what to do until help arrives.
IS YOUR HOUSE NUMBER CLEARLY VISIBLE?
If you don't know your assigned house number, contact your local Regional District office:
Regional District Central Kootenay - 1.800.268.7325
Regional District Kootenay Boundary - 1.800.355.7352 |
