Fire Prevention Week 2016

Grand Forks Gazette Wednesday, October 12, 2016
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Fire Prevention Week 2016
Smoke alarms save lives, reminds the

B.C. Minister of State
Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi
Yamamoto has issued the following statement to the people
of British Columbia on Fire Prevention Week:
Its Fire Prevention Week and our government is encouraging all British Columbians to replace smoke alarms every
10 years. We are sharing this message - Dont Wait, Check
the Dateduring the Oct. 9-15 Fire Prevention Week to
help keep British Columbians safe this fall and beyond.
Smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old should
be replaced. To check how old your smoke alarm is, simply
look at the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm.

Smoke alarms save lives and provide early warning in
the event of a re, giving you time to take action with your
re escape plan.
Although we hope you never have to use it, planning and
practicing your home escape plan may one day save your
life and the lives of your loved ones.
The safety of all British Columbians is a top priority for
our government. This is another step we can take together to
ensure a safe future for our friends and family.
SMOKE ALARM
AWARENESS
On Wednesday, October 12
Panago will be teaming up with our
local fire department to randomly
select:
Customers
between 5 - 7 pm
Join the
Dont Wait, Check the Date Selfie Challenge!
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15, 2016 and the Grand Forks and Christina Lake re departments want you to join the Dont
Wait, Check the Date! sele challenge.
The theme of Fire Prevention Week this year is Dont Wait, Check the Date of your smoke alarms, says Grand Forks Fire/
Rescue Chief Dale Heriot. Smoke alarms dont last forever. So we challenge everyone to take a sele of their family checking
the expiry date of their smoke alarms and post it on social media, to show everyone your alarms up to date.
Smoke alarms wear out over time and need to be replaced within the time frame indicated by the manufacturer, usually 10
years. The date of manufacture is indicated on the back of the smoke alarm and the expiry date is taken from that date. While
smoke alarms typically last 10 years, some have different expiry time frames. Check the manufacturers instructions for the
expiry time frame of your smoke alarms.
The re departments also remind you that smoke alarms are required on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping
areas. Test all of your smoke alarms monthly by pushing the test button on the alarm, and replace batteries at least once a year
or when the alarms low battery signal begins to chirp.
For more information about smoke alarms, contact Christina Lake Fire Rescue online at christinalake.com/living/healthcare/item/christina-lake-re-and-rescue, or at its Facebook page, Christina Lake Fire Rescue; visit Grand Forks Fire/Rescue
online at gffr.ca; or, the B.C. Ofce of the Fire Commissioner at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/re-safety.
Grand Forks
Smoke alarm testing,

maintenance and
replacement tips
from Grand Forks
Fire/Rescue
Fire/Rescue
Join us Saturday, October 15

Activities & Prizes
Pancake Breakfast
11 am - 3 pm
8 am - 10 am $5/plate
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue is holding our
OPEN HOUSE at the downtown re hall, 7214 2nd St.
We will have a pancake breakfast; smokies and hot dogs throughout the
day. Also activities and information on re safety. Event is for all ages.
All proceeds go to the Grand Forks Fire/Rescue training grounds.
Smoke alarms should be maintained

through regular testing, cleaning and
replacement.
Smoke alarms should be tested at least
once a month by pushing the test button
and listening for the alarm.
For battery operated smoke alarms,
replace batteries at least once a year,
sooner if the smoke alarm makes a chirping sound.
Smoke alarms should be cleaned regularly, at least once every six months, by
gently vacuuming the exterior.
Smoke alarms should be replaced every
ten years, which is the theme of Fire
Prevention Week for 2016.
If the customer agrees, the fire truck will

escort our driver to the home and check
for a working smoke alarm. if they have
one the pizza order will be free. If its not
working they will either put in new
batteries or replace the unit or install a
new one if you do not have one at
your convenience.
Boundary Park
Shopping Centre,
7320 - 4th Street,
Grand Forks, BC
When a person becomes

a firefighter, their act
of bravery has already
been accomplished!
Interfor would like
to acknowledge all
of the firefighters
for their commitment
and dedication,
educating others about
fire prevention,
and for their diligence
in keeping our homes
and businesses safe.
Sincere Gratitude
Roxul Management and Staff would like to recognize the
brave men and women that dedicate their lives and make
personal sacrifices to keep us and our communities safe.
Thank you to all the firefighters and volunteers.
Grand Forks, BC
www.roxul.com
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Thank you
for your dedication.
Thank you
for your bravery.
Thank you
for your passion.
Thank you
firefighters
& volunteers!
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1746 Sandner Frontage Road, RR#3
Christina Lake 250-447-2658
a Thank You
Message
To all our Fireghters:
We would like to take this time, during
Fire Prevention Week, to acknowledge the
incredible committment our reghters
provide to the City and Area D.
Thank you all for your dedication to the
safety of our community.
Christina Lake Fire and Rescue

Current members of Christina
Lake Fire and Rescue include:
Ken Gresley-Jones Fire Chief
Martin Christman Deputy Chief
Bruce Penner Captain
Chuck Clemens Captain
Andy Mallach Captain
Tim Klassen Safety Officer (Lt.)
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue has been working for several

years on the development of a live fire training facility in
Grand Forks.
Construction began in spring 2015 with the preparation for
the foundation of the burn building, which was constructed
We would also like to thank our reghters

families and employers who allow them to
leave home or work at a moments notice to
respond to all kinds of emergencies.
Fire Chief
Tom Turner
Junior Da Silva
Kevin Marks
Robert McGregor
Roman Wyllie
Rupert Oldroyd
Sheldon Weigel
Roy Van Holst

Wesley Unser
Jeremy Hagel
Joe Sioga
Eric Van Hoogevest
Rob Sorensen
Dan Marcoux
Fire training facility now a reality
Grand Forks is extremely fortunate to have

this group of volunteers who freely sacrice
their time and personal safety to protect the
residents of our community, and give
thousands of hours each year in training
and responses to calls.
Dale Heriot
Wade Blatkewicz
Lawrence Konjolka
Ryan Grant
Chad Lloyd
Adam Lasey
Jason Brown
Sandy Hagel
Kevin McKinnon
Deputy Fire Chief
Grand Forks
Fire / Rescue
Thank You
of Sea Containers. The assembly of the building took place

in the summer of 2015, and fabrication work on the stairs,
railings, decking, doors and windows followed through the
winter.
Live fire training has been underway since late May.
The burn building permits
firefighters to be trained in
real conditions in a controlled
environment. The building
allows for practicing main
level, basement, and upstairs
fire attack.
The live fire training facility
will be one of the focal points
when Grand Forks hosts the
B.C. Volunteer Firefighters annual Spring Training Seminar
at the end of April, 2017, with
an estimated 300+ volunteer
firefighters from around B.C.
coming to town for an educational weekend.
The spring training event
moves around year to year,
often in the Okanagan. Grand
Forks hosted the event previously in 2011.
to the brave men and women that dedicate

themselves and make the personal sacrifices to
keep us safe. We are truly grateful!
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Fireghters, Emergency Personnel & Volunteers

You do an extraordinary job and we sincerely thank you
for your bravery and dedicated sacrices to keep our

community and residents safe.
City of Grand Forks
To all the firefighters,

first responders and
volunteers - thank you!
Grand
Forks
Fire/
Rescue
Your passion and dedication to our

communities is commendable and
greatly appreciated.
Current members of
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue
are:
Howard Aldridge
Firefighter/
First Responder
Vince Baxter
Probationary Firefighter
Manfred Bialon
Assistant Chief
John Billwiller
Lieutenant
Mick Borsey
Firefighter/First Responder
Dean Bryant
Captain
Dave Carlyle
Les Cleverly
Jamie Colby
Gord Davis
Jennifer Dorner
Loren Dorner
Firefighter
Lyle Dorner
Paul Findlater
Firefighter
James Hall
Lenny Havig
Nathan Hein
Dale Heriot
Chief/First Responder
Kristina Hockley
Stephen Lanegraff
Letha Leber
Scott Leslie
Captain/First Responder
Neil Macgregor
Firefighter
Kevin McKinnon
Assistant Chief/First Responder
Ron Meyer
Rod Miller
Michael Montgomery
Firefighter
Carl Moreau
Lee Nermo
Dave Paulett
Safety Officer
Rich Pich
Jennifer Reece
Martin Schafer
Roy Schiesser
Sam Schiesser
Carl Scown
Scott Sheppard
Robert Silva
Darcy Skerritt
Firefighter
Dave Squarebriggs
Safety Officer/First Responder
Kris Symyrozum
Firefighter
Cody Thate
Tyler Thate
Brady Tralnberg
James Traynor
Dave Walsh
Micah Webb
Chris Wolfram
Nicki-Jo Wolfram
Angie Wouters
Firefighter
A. SHELTON
ELECTRICAL & FIRE
Andrew M. Shelton
Cell:
Electrical Contractor License #24118
Office:
ASTT/BC Fire Tech #0254
250-442-7120
250-445-2234
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

WHEREAS there is increasing public awareness of the dangers of fire
throughout North America;
AND WHEREAS the week of October 9th to 15th has traditionally been
designated as Fire Prevention Week;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Board of Directors of the
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary do hereby proclaim the week of
October 9th to 15th, 2016 Fire Prevention Week in the Regional District
of Kootenay Boundary.
Director Ali Grieve
Director Linda Worley
Director Roland Russell
Grace McGregor, Chair
Director Vicki Gee
Director Patricia Cecchini

Director Ed Smith
Director Marguerite
Rotvold
Director Joe Danchuk
A Heartfelt
Thank You
from management and staff to all the firefighters

and volunteers for your bravery and dedication in
keeping our communities safe.
Director Mike Martin

Director Ted Pahl
Director Lloyd McLellan
Director Frank Konrad
Morrissey Creek
Building
Supplies
2750 E. Almond Gardens
Rd, Grand Forks, BC
250-442-2312

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Grand Forks Gazette Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Smoke alarms save lives, reminds the

look at the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm.

Smoke alarm testing,

Join us Saturday, October 15

All proceeds go to the Grand Forks Fire/Rescue training grounds.

Smoke alarms should be maintained

If the customer agrees, the fire truck will

When a person becomes

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Grand Forks Gazette