Fire Department

Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department

History

The Chetwynd Fire Department was established in 1962, the same year the District of Chetwynd was incorporated. Prior to that a Chetwynd Fire Brigade had been organized in the late 1950’s.

Staffing

The Chetwynd Fire Department (CFD) consists of 20 active volunteers, a fulltime Fire Chief, and a fulltime Deputy Fire Chief.

The CFD is always looking for Volunteers. To apply you must be 19 years of age, have a current class 5 driver's license, be willing to obtain a class 3 drivers license, be in good physical condition, and live within the Fire Protection area of Chetwynd. For more information please contact Fire Chief Dan Golob or Deputy Fire Chief Jessy Horsfield.

Fire Chief/Emergency Coordinator

Fire Chief - Dan Golob
Office Phone 250-788-2424
email DGolob@gochetwynd.com

Deputy Fire Chief - Jessy Horsfield
Office Phone 250-788-2424
email JHorsfield@gochetwynd.com

Incidents

The CVFD responds to approximately 170 calls per year including: structure, grass, and vehicle fires, motor vehicle rescues and ambulance assist calls within Chetwynd and Peace River Regional District Fire Protection Area. The CVFD also responds to motor vehicle accidents within the designated highway rescue response area.

Application Package

Open-Fire-Regulations

Fireworks

The CVFD sets off fireworks for the community on Halloween Night, at the conclusion of the Parade of Lights, and on Canada Day, weather permitting.

Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms save lives! Often fire investigations reveal smoke alarms were not present or had expired batteries. Often fires start at night, and smoke may not wake us up. It is important to have smoke alarms installed and either wired in by an electrician or if smoke alarms have batteries, set an annual date such as January 1st to replace the batteries.

Fire Extinguishers

The Canada Safety Council recommends everyone have at least one fire extinguisher at home in case of a small fire. The best kind of fire extinguisher is a five (5) pound ABC.

Apparatus