The Defenders

“I recall a feeling of helplessness based on the magnitude of the incident, immediate resources available, and probably lack of sleep….prior to the arrival of the 50+ fire trucks and approximately 200 firefighters from around the province. As the convoy of trucks arrived at the Public Works staging area in the early morning, a tremendous sense of relief overcame me…”

Earl Roberts, Training Officer
Salmon Arm Fire Department

Firefighters from Salmon Arm and Silver Creek were assisted by crews and trucks from many Lower Mainland and Interior municipalities during the height of the forest fire emergency, standing guard over homes and businesses. Here the crews, backed by their apparatus, make an impressive display as they assemble at the Salmon Arm Community Centre to receive thanks from Salmon Arm Fire Chief, Ken Tebo.

Trucks and Tenders included.

Help came from:
•City of Abbotsford Fire and Rescue
•Mission Fire and Rescue Service
•City of Surrey Fire Dept.
•Maple Ridge Fire Dept.
•Township of Langley Fire Dept.
•The Corporation of Delta Fire Dept.
•City of Revelstoke Fire Dept.
•Langley City Fire Rescue Service
•Kelowna Fire Department
•Ranchero/Deep Creek Fire Department
•City of Kamloops Fire and Rescue Services
•Vernon Fire Rescue
•Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Dept.
•City of Enderby Fire Dept.
•Silver Star Mountain Fire Dept.
•BX Swan Lake Fire Dept.
•Sicamous Fire Dept.
•Shuswap Fire Dept.
•Silver Creek Fire Dept.
•Malakwa Fire Dept.
•Adams Lake Fire and Safety
•Golden Fire Dept.
•Salmon Arm Fire Dept.
•District of Elkford Fire Dept.
•Invermere Fire Dept.
•City of Nelson Fire and Rescue Services
•Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Services
•Nakusp Fire Dept.
•Creston Fire Department