Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department

08/12/2026

Hi Neighbours! Tuesday night is 🔥 practice for our members. We will be out patrolling our area in our fire trucks; please do not be alarmed.
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08/11/2026

Off roading is prohibited in our area as of Noon on Aug 10, 2026.

Given the scope and scale of wildfires currently burning in B.C., and to further protect public safety, recreational off-road vehicle use will be prohibited on Crown land in the Kamloops and Southeast Fire Centres, as well as parts of the Cariboo and Coastal Fire Centres. This prohibition is effective immediately, as of 12 p.m. (noon) on August 10, 2026.

Full information for current prohibitions and restrictions is provided here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

08/03/2026

Grateful for our community and our neighbours (and not just because they swifly answered our call for mutual aid on Vella Rd).

Stay safe, folks.

White Lake Fire Department CSRD, Eagle Bay Fire Department Shuswap Fire Department South Shuswap First Responders

Posted August 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM

♦️The Evacuation Alerts issued in Electoral Area D on August 1 in response to the Bradley Creek Wildfire (K41351) are unchanged overnight. ♦️

👉 Weather reports indicate higher temperatures and winds as compared to yesterday’s weather, which is increasing the risk of fire spread. Residents are strongly advised to keep their emergency preparations in place. The situation can change rapidly.

✅ Information is available in the Shuswap Emergency Program Community Evacuation Guide: https://www.csrd.bc.ca/581/Community-Evacuation-Guide

🔷 We want to extend our appreciation to CSRD fire crews from Tappen Sunnybrae, Shuswap, White Lake and Eagle Bay, along with BC Wildfire crews for extinguishing a structure fire in Tappen and keeping it from igniting the neighbouring forest. This was a serious concern and we deeply appreciate their work in keeping the community safe. 🔷

👉 The Shuswap Emergency Program will be meeting with BC Wildfire later this morning to get updated information. We will continue to update our website and social media today.
The best source for wildfire-related updates is the BC Wildfire Service Dashboard: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

🚗 Road closures continue on Highway 97 at Salmon River Road and Heywood Armstrong Road. If you are driving from Kamloops to Vernon, please use Highway 1. Road closures may also take place with limited notice. Please check Drive BC for updates. https://www.drivebc.ca/

To be in the know, sign up for direct Alertable notifications by a mobile app, text, email or landline phone call. Find out how at https://www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable

08/03/2026

Posted August 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM

CSRD fire crews are reporting that a structure fire in the Vella Road area of Tappen is being held to the single affected property at this time.

The Tappen Sunnybrae, Shuswap, White Lake and Eagle Bay Fire Departments remain on scene, however, it is not believed the fire will spread beyond the current boundaries. BC Wildfire is also still providing support to prevent any further spread of the fire.

The home has been completely destroyed. Supports are being provided to the homeowner through the Shuswap Emergency Program’s Emergency Support Services.

Nearby residents do not have to take any further action.

08/03/2026

UPDATED: August 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
CSRD fire crews are reporting that a structure fire in the Vella Road area of Tappen is being held to the single affected property at this time.

The Tappen Sunnybrae, Shuswap, White Lake and Eagle Bay Fire Departments remain on scene, however, it is not believed the fire will spread beyond the current boundaries. BC Wildfire is also still providing support to prevent any further spread of the fire.

The home has been completely destroyed. Supports are being provided to the homeowner through the Shuswap Emergency Program’s Emergency Support Services.

Nearby residents do not have to take any further action.
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Original Post August 2, 2026 at 10:50 PM.

The Shuswap Emergency Program is aware of a structure fire that originated on Vella Road in Tappen. Currently the Tappen Sunnybrae, Shuswap, White Lake and Eagle Bay Fire Departments are on scene.

The Emergency Operations Centre is active as of 10:30 PM, Sunday, August 2.

The fire has moved into the trees surrounding the home. The BC Wildfire Service has been called in for support.

We will provide more information as it becomes available. Watch official sources like the CSRD website and the CSRD and Shuswap Emergency Program Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.

07/09/2026

No campfires permitted in our area starting at Noon on Friday July 10, 2026.

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Please check the link for up to date details regarding bans in the Kamloops Fire Centre (in which we are located).
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/kamloops-fire-centre-bans

06/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating Keira Jaeger - the inaugural recipient of the Jonathon Bruce Memorial Award.

The award was created to honour and perpetuate Jonathon’s spirit of adventure and his dedication to the emergency services.

Keira was one of a number of exemplary applicants for Jonathon's award this year and we hope she will continue to be guided by Jonathon's lessons for living long after her School District No. 83 high school graduation next week.

Congratulations Keira! We wish you the best of luck at this transformative time of your life.

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For more information about the award, and to donate, please follow this link:
https://shuswapfoundation.ca/our-funds/fund/jonathon-bruce-memorial-award/

06/14/2026

Today is Sunday Funday!!!!!!!
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05/06/2026

Effective at 12:00 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on May 7, 2026, Category 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. A map of the affected area is available here.

In addition to Category 2 and Category 3 open fires being prohibited, the following activities and equipment are also restricted:
• Air curtain burners
• Carbonizers
• Binary exploding targets
• Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act of BC
• Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description, except when used for a Category 1 campfire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation
• Controlled air incinerators

This open fire prohibition will remain in effect until 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Oct. 19, 2026, or until the orders are rescinded.

For more information, including a map outlining the affected area, please visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category-2-and-3-open-burning-prohibitions-planned-for-the-kamloops-fire-centre/

05/04/2026

Sending lots of 🔥❤️ out to our pledged sponsors for SUNDAY FUNDAY on June 14th!