ORGANIZATION

Christina Lake Fire Rescue provides fire protection and emergency services within a portion of Electoral Area C/Christina Lake as part of the Christina Lake Fire Protection Service, paid for through taxation of residents who receive the service.

Who Are We 

The department is a composite fire department with a staff consisting of a career fire chief, career deputy chief of training and operations, a part-time administrative assistant chief, 20 paid-on-call volunteer firefighters, and two work experience firefighters. Under the direction of the fire chief the deputy chief supervises three captains and three lieutenants.

Our full-time work experience program firefighters reside in the station while gaining valuable experience for a career in firefighting.  This program allows the department to provide near-career service levels during daytime hours at an affordable cost for the community.

WHAT WE DO

Christina Lake Fire Rescue operates out of one hall on Swanson Road at the south end of Christina Lake. We respond to approximately 170 calls a year which includes a variety of emergency situations with fire suppression as the main mandate.  In addition, the department responds to medical first responder emergencies, motor vehicle incidents, auto extrication, and rescue situations on land, ice, and water.  
The Department continues to have a close working relationship with BC Ambulance Service, the Ministry of Forests, Wildland Fire Protection Branch, adjacent fire departments, and the RCMP.
The Department has active Mutual Aid Agreements in place with the Grand Forks Fire Department and the Joint Fire Service south of the border in Orient, Washington, as well as an Agreement with the BC Ambulance Service.

EQUIPMENT

Christina Lake Fire Rescue operates the following mobile equipment:

• Engine 361 – 2024 – The main engine (pumping rate of 1,320 IGPM) is equipped to deal with all structural fires. It is equipped with foam and 800 Imperial gallons of water on-board and has pump and roll capabilities. The unit carries self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as well as first responder, basic extrication, forcible entry, and ventilation equipment.
• Engine 362 – 2012 – The secondary engine (pumping rate of 1,050 gallons per minute) is equipped to deal with all structural fires. It is equipped with foam and 500 gallons of water on-board. The unit carries self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), forcible entry and ventilation equipment.
• Tender 361 – 2024 – This Type 2 Tactical Tender has a pumping rate of 880 IGPM and carries 1,500 Imperial gallons of water on board. This multipurpose unit is used for both wildland-interface fire response, and to shuttle water at fires where there are no hydrants available. It has portable drafting and pump and roll capabilities and is outfit with a cab-controlled bumper turret.
• Rescue 361 – 2007 – This is our primary response vehicle for medical and vehicle incidents. It is equipped with first responder gear, auto extrication tools, cribbing, rope rescue gear, ice/swift water rescue gear. During wildfire season, this unit is also equipped with a wildland skid and small water tank.
• ATV 361 – 2007 – This is a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle cable of bush firefighting or supporting rescue/first response incidents.  It can be transported to scenes for use where normal vehicle access is restricted or limited.
• Marine Engine 361 – 2009 - 30 Foot Pontoon Boat – The boat has a 362 IGPM gallons per minute pump, with a fixed mounted deck monitor with a reach of stream of 200ft. The boat provides structural fire suppression, marine fire suppression and water rescue for the residents and guests of Christina Lake from mid-Spring to mid-Fall.
• CAR 361 – 2019 Command Vehicle - This truck is used by the Duty Chief and is the first vehicle dispatched to emergency/accident scenes to assess equipment and manpower needs. In the winter, this 4x4 pickup is also used as a utility vehicle and for transporting hose and equipment and transforms to become a Type 6 wildland engine during wildfire season.
• CAR 362 – 2012 Utility/Command Vehicle – This 4x4 pickup truck is used as a utility to transport personnel and/or equipment, and by the fire chief or deputy chief as a secondary command unit. 
• Wildland 361 – This unit is equipped with wildland firefighting equipment that can be deployed in the area for structural protection and defense purposes.

Apply for a Fireworks Permit

Download permit application PDF here. Email your completed applications to clfdchief@rdkb.com or drop them off at the Christana Lake Fire Department.