Fire Chief Dan Derby

Regional Fire Chief, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue - President, Fire Chiefs Association of BC

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Grand Forks Fire Rescue, supported by Greenwood & Midway FD and @BCGovFireInfo are on scene. Highway 3 is closed in both directions @DriveBC

[RDKB Emergency Info @RDKB_Emergency]

RDKB EOC has activated for wildfire N62608. Properties on Willow RD and Danshin village Rd that were tactically evacuated are now allowed to return home. The area will remain on evacuation alert. @BCGovFireInfo @EmergencyInfoBC

[RDKB Emergency Info @RDKB_Emergency]

RDKB EOC has activated for wildfire N62608. Properties on Willow RD and Danshin village Rd that were tactically evacuated are now allowed to return home. The area will remain on evacuation alert. @BCGovFireInfo @EmergencyInfoBC

[RDKB Emergency Info @RDKB_Emergency]

The #RDKB EOC has been activated to a level 3 to respond to the Goosmus Wildfire South of Danville, WA. Fire is moving north toward the CAN/US Border. Ember showers have been witnessed in the Sleepy Hollow area in #AreaD. Tactical Evacuations are in progress along Hwy 3.

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Excited to share, development of our Regional Fire Training Centre represents a major leap forward for our firefighting capabilities. Our partnership with the @TheCityofTrail was crucial for securing the land & grant funding necessary for this facility @RDKBdotcom @trailfire941

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Flag is lowered at home today for Firefighters' National Memorial Day. We honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and extend our deepest gratitude to all firefighters for their heroic service.
@BCFireChiefs @CdnFireChiefs @trailfire941

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Great interagency teamwork getting the job done, pump station, building guard & putting out hot spots.

Thankful for @BCGovFireInfo crews doing danger tree assessments and danger tree falling to keep us all safe.

@RosslandBC @Rosslander @RDKBdotcom @RDKB_Emergency @BCFireChiefs

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Crews made great progress overnight. No structures threatened at this time. Some smoke may be visible from Rossland.

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Crews made great progress overnight. No structures threatened at this time. Some smoke may be visible from Rossland.

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

KBRFR Firefighters from our Rossland, Warfield & Trail stations are on scene of a wildfire on Deer Park Mountain in Rossland. We will be working the fire throughout the night.

@RosslandBC @BCRCMP @BCGovFireInfo @RDKBdotcom @RDKB_Emergency

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

KBRFR Firefighters from our Rossland, Warfield & Trail stations are on scene of a wildfire on Deer Park Mountain in Rossland. We will be working the fire throughout the night.

@RosslandBC @BCRCMP @BCGovFireInfo @RDKBdotcom @RDKB_Emergency

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Today’s weather adds to the already extreme fire risk across the province. Today our crews are focused on being prepared to action fires in these extreme conditions.

[cranbrookfire @cranbrookfire]

A really helpful and informative short video about the upcoming change in weather, and what it means in terms of fire risk. Worth the watch. Upcoming weather event August 16, 2023 https://t.co/CdOfLQ1kio via @YouTube

[cranbrookfire @cranbrookfire]

A really helpful and informative short video about the upcoming change in weather, and what it means in terms of fire risk. Worth the watch. Upcoming weather event August 16, 2023 https://t.co/CdOfLQ1kio via @YouTube

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Teck Fire Department has crews monitoring the fire overnight.

We appreciated and are thankful for the support from @BCGovFireInfo today, well done!

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

Update: Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue advises that this fire is now classified as Under Control, meaning suppression efforts have ensured it will not spread further. Firefighting personnel may remain on the scene, patrolling the fire and extinguishing hot spots. #TrailBC

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

We have fire control!

Interagency training paid off in spades today. FF’s continue to build guard and work hotspots.

We are thankful for the support of Teck Fire, BCWildfire Service air support & IA crews, @BCRCMP @BC_EHS @FortisBC @TheCityofTrail

[cranbrookfire @cranbrookfire]

When it comes to emergency vehicle right-of-way always listen for sirens & watch for flashing lights. All traffic in both directions must stop & pull to the right using your turn signal ensuring you’re not blocking intersections. Know the rules. https://t.co/5dN9Ue8Rgi #Cranbrook

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Deepest condolences to Firefighter Devyn Gale’s family, friends and to members of the BC Wildfire Service.

Devyn will be remembered for her commitment to community, being considerate, hardworking and her smile.

[Regional District of Kootenay Boundary @RDKBdotcom]

With heavy hearts we lowered our flags at the #RDKB headquarters today in honour of BC Wildfire Fighter Devyn Gale, 19, who died while responding to a blaze near Revelstoke. A tragic reminder of how dangerous the job, and wildfire season, can be.

[RDKB Emergency Info @RDKB_Emergency]

The BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Stream Flow Advisory for the #RDKB saying, "The upcoming heavy rainfall is expected to cause flashy rises in creeks and rivers in the region." Models show rivers to rise quickly to a 1-2 year return. The RDKB EM Program is monitoring.

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Emergency Management team meeting at @BigWhite

Kicking off the fire season early with a tabletop exercise and some team building.

Looking forward to more team building exercise tomorrow ���⛷️

@RDKBdotcom @BCGovFireInfo @BCFireChiefs @BWFireDept @mestephens981 @carlenepires

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

@pentictonfire @IAFF18 @Karen_Fry @vanmag_com Congratulations Chief Fry, strong, thoughtful and caring leadership.

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

@TommyDChief a leader, mentor to many and a friend to all, we appreciate everything you have done for the fire service and the @BCFireChiefs

Wishing you a long, healthy & fun retirement.
@BC_FireSafety @CdnFireChiefs

[kmcmullen @chiefmcmullen]

Hard to add much that hasn’t already been said however the fire service is better as a result of your contributions and your legacy will last for many years. Congrats @TommyDChief @CdnFireChiefs @BCFireChiefs @NFPA

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Congratulations Ken, thank you for your outstanding commitment to community. Proud to have served with you.

[Dan Wood @danwood1562]

Congratulations “Captain Cool” for 50 years of firefighting and community service in North Cowichan!
Outstanding! #firefighter #community
@NorthCowichan @BC_FireSafety @BCFireChiefs
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[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

Fire cause was determined to be a faulty heat gun that had been left unattended while plugged in.

[Fire Chief Dan Derby @ChiefDerby]

B shift responded to a detached garage fire in Sunningdale tonight.

Thanks to an alert neighbor duty crew was able to stretch a line & contain the fire to the garage with limited fire damage and no injuries.

@trailfire941 @BC_FireSafety @BCFireChiefs @bcpffa @TrailDailyTimes