Grand Forks Fire and Rescue
Emergency Fire Service
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue is committed to providing professional emergency fire rescue services to the community of Grand Forks. Our 3 stations are made up of brave souls who risk their lives every day in order to keep our community safe. We also work toward improving fire safety awareness via public safety, fire prevention, public education, community support and more.
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue responds to a variety of types of calls including:
Fire suppression, wildfire suppression, medical first responder, auto extrication, hazardous material, high angle rescue, and confined space rescue calls.
Fire Chief: Rich Piche
Deputy Fire Chief: Brittany Jalbert
Deputy Fire Chief: Mike Daloise
EMERGENCY NUMBER CALL – 911
NON EMERGENCY CALL – (250) 442-3612
Campfire Permit
Before applying for a campfire permit, please read the conditions, restrictions, and permit duration.
Anyone burning without a local burning permit or breaking the rules of their permit may be subject to fines up to $2,000 or be charged with the cost of putting out the fire by their fire service.
News and Updates
Public Services
Campfire Prohibition Rescinded for Southeast Fire Center
Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Monday, August 26, 2024, campfires will be allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. Category 2 and Category 3 open burning, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, remain prohibited across the entire Southeast Fire Centre. In addition, the Prohibition Area restricts the following (as per the Wildfire Act, Section 12): Fireworks Sky lanterns Air curtain burners Binary exploding targets…
Join our Team
Would you like the opportunity to serve your community, be part of a great team, and learn new skills?
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue provides a wide range of public safety services to the region.
We’re currently accepting applications for members in these areas:
George Evans Hall (Station 351) – North Fork Rd.
Carson Road Hall (Station 352) – Reservoir Rd.
Downtown Hall (Station 354) – Second St.
Send Application to: firehall@grandforks.ca
Firefighter Work Experience Program (WEP)
Completed fire training and looking for opportunities to improve your chances of getting hired on to a career fire department? Grand Forks Fire Rescue has 4 WEP positions that will be filled each year!
Being a WEP firefighter provides knowledge and experience that fire departments look for in new recruits. This challenging and rewarding opportunity offers you the ability to maintain and enhance your previously acquired skills while responding to emergencies and performing required station duties.
A 12 month commitment to the work experience program is required, with the exception of those hired on to a career fire department during their program.
For more information and application, see the attached documents below!
Applications are accepted until August 30th, 2024. Interviews completed by Sept 13th, 2024.
Program will begin on October 7th 2024.
Campfire Prohibition Rescinded for Southeast Fire Center
/in Emergency Services News & Updates, Emergency Services Public Services /by Brittany JalbertEffective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Monday, August 26, 2024, campfires will be allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. Category 2 and Category 3 open burning, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, remain prohibited across the entire Southeast Fire Centre. In addition, the Prohibition Area restricts the following (as per the Wildfire Act, Section 12): Fireworks Sky lanterns Air curtain burners Binary exploding targets…