Information session: August 8th, 7:00pm – 8:00pm at portable beside TSD/old Cultural Immersion School For more information contact Luke Defauw at: 250 241 6409 or fscoordinator@okanagan.org Training opportunity starting in fall 2025 Proposed training schedule Overview The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is launching a Type 2 Wildland Fire Crew program to build local wildfire response…

Way’ Members, Starting at noon on Friday, May 16, the Kamloops Fire Centre is issuing a ban on Category 3 open fires. That covers any fires that are burns of material in three or more piles of material up to two metres high and three, in a single pile larger than two metres high or…

As the snow melts and nature awakens, many OKIB members turn to spring burning for yard cleanup and land management. However, it is crucial to remember that fire can be unpredictable and dangerous. Before you ignite, please take the time to check local regulations, assess the weather conditions and prepare your burn site properly. Always…

August 26, 2024 KAMLOOPS – As a result of decreased temperatures, increased precipitation, higher relative humidity and good recoveries overnight, Category 1 campfires will be permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, effective at 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. This rescind includes the use of chimineas and tiki and similar kinds of torches.…

August 12th, 0830 Hours (8:30am) Way’ Members, We’re happy to report that the Hullcar Mountain wildfire has been moved to ‘being held’ status (definition: wildfire is projected, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary. At this point, crews may finish establishing control lines,…

August 10th, 0930 Hours (9:30am) Way’ Members, Growth of the fire has slowed as BC Wildfire crews continue to work towards containment on the West, South and East flanks. Currently the fire is estimated at 716 Hectares. Environment Canada is once again forecasting a mix of scattered showers and thunderstorms for this afternoon and into…