Smithers Fire Rescue

10/15/2026

09/11/2026

Today we remember the 343 Firefighters who have lost their lives as a result of the September 11 attacks and all those who have since succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses. Those 2 numbers total almost 800 Firefighters.
Once a year our old ladder truck (which was sold) makes an appearance in Smithers for this occasion. It was in New York City on the day of the attacks when it was based at a fire hall in New Jersey at the time and responded to the twin towers.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes 🚒

Smithers Fire Rescue is recruiting volunteer firefighters! Are you interested in learning new skills, being part of a dedicated team, and giving back to your community?

Answer the call, become a volunteer firefighter.

For more information visit https://www.smithers.ca/public-safety/fire-rescue-services/volunteer-firefighter-recruitment or email [email protected].

09/04/2026

If you are noticing an unusual smell in Smithers. There was a fire near Railway and Zobnick this morning. Fire has been extinguished and crews are clear of the scene. The investigation into fire cause is ongoing.

08/21/2026

BC Wildfire Service has announced that effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Category 2 open burning will be prohibited across the entire Northwest Fire Centre.

In addition to Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, the following activities and use of equipment, materials and substances will also be prohibited:
- Air curtain burners
- Carbonizers
- Binary exploding targets
- Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act of BC
- Burn barrels or burn cages of any size and description
- Controlled air incinerators

For more information about the planned prohibition, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category-2-open-fire-prohibition-planned-for-the-northwest-fire-centre/

For information about Outdoor Burning in the Town of Smithers, visit: https://www.smithers.ca/public-safety/fire-rescue-services/outdoor-burning

08/19/2026

Yesterday we did a crew swap for our deployed engine as it will continue to be deployed in the Cache Creek area.

08/07/2026

Good-luck to Lt. Hofsink, FF Holland and FF Stefanek!

Smithers Fire Department sent a Type 5 Wildland Engine to Cache Creek to support BC Wildfire in their response efforts at the Big Bar Complex.

This truck and three-person crew support response within the wildland urban interface (WUI) by providing structure protection and structure defense when wildfires encroach on communities. They suppress and patrol for fire along the WUI boundary, deliver water and defend structures when required.

Smithers Fire Department's structure protection equipment that was set-up at Cedarvale has been removed and retuned to Smithers after the recent rainfall reduced the activity and risk of the Coyote Creek wildfire.

We wish everyone who's gone to help a safe deployment. We're grateful to be able to support other communities when they are in need.

08/07/2026

Proud of all the Smithers responders assisting with the Provincial wildfire response. Go BESS!