Keith Stecko

Fire Chief Smithers Fire Rescue, Basket Ball Coach, Lefty Golf Player, Dad and Husband

[BC Office of the Fire Commissioner @BC_FireSafety]

What does it take to become a trained accelerant detection canine?
Angel and her handler completed a rigorous five week-long training program at the Maine Accelerant Detection Canine School to become a certified Accelerant Detection K9 Team. 📷 Dan Wood

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is making every effort to keep the evacuated areas safe, but we need the public’s help in not creating opportunities for theft.

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

We need the community and the public’s support while residents are evacuated. If you are remaining in the area and see any criminal activity, please report it to the RCMP immediately. As of today, an increased RCMP presence is actively addressing the issue of stolen equipment.

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

Sprinklers, pumps, and hoses that are set up on the Scotch Creek bridge have been removed and taken three separate times. This bridge must be protected to allow safe access into and out of the area.

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

Our equipment is actively saving essential services, critical infrastructure, and people's homes. If you see the equipment unattended, please leave it in place. Experts in structure protection have put gear where it is most effective and to cover the largest area possible.

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

Gear that would protect dozens of homes is being moved to the areas that are ineffective and compromising structure protection plans. Some of the gear has disappeared entirely and is suspected to be stolen.

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

The number of pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs that have been taken are critically impacting the effectiveness of structural protection.

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

First responders and community members working tirelessly in our communities need this essential equipment on the ground. We understand frustration and fear exist, but the professionals relying on this equipment need it to continue to fight these fires.

[BC Wildfire Service @BCGovFireInfo]

The BC Wildfire Service and multiple structural fire departments remain engaged in active and critical firefighting operations in the North Shuswap area. We urgently ask for the public's assistance by not moving or taking any firefighting equipment.

[BC Office of the Fire Commissioner @BC_FireSafety]

If you smoke, always extinguish and dispose of your cigarettes properly! Use a deep, sturdy ashtray or water.
Never toss them on the ground or use planters, mulch, grass or vegetation as an ashtray - doing so could cause a fire AND it's littering!

[Chicago Fire Media @CFDMedia]

Every second counts, make sure you have a working Smoke Detector (2)

[BC Office of the Fire Commissioner @BC_FireSafety]

And here in British Columbia, we've had 40 fire-related fatalities this year. We echo the @ONFireMarshal when we ask people to have working smoke alarms (test them!) and a home escape plan https://t.co/uhCENcye1z

[BC Office of the Fire Commissioner @BC_FireSafety]

The Apr - Jun 2022 Office of the Fire Commissioner quarterly report is now posted. Unfortunately, there have been 40 fire-related deaths reported in BC this year. Only WORKING smoke alarms save lives - test yours today and replace it if needed https://t.co/MIwPpqwUFf

[Sheldon Young @DCSheldonYoung]

Great partnership between @BC_FireSafety and @BCGovFireInfo last weekend presenting the #EngineBoss training in #Smithers ✅

#seasonalreadiness

[Keith Stecko @KeithStecko]

Smithers Fire Rescue Sprinkler Protection Crew is deploying to the Williams Lake area

Our Firefighters will be working with the Office of the Fire Commissioner, the BC WildFire Service, and Municipal Fire Departments from across BC to protect homes and property. #BCWildfire

[Larry Watkinson @chiefwatkinson]

Today #pentictonwui2021 is delivering the 5th of 10 classes of EngineBoss training in Beaverly BC today. This program focuses on how we can protect properties and homes from wildfires sponsored by ��@BC_FireSafety⁩ @BCGovFireInfo⁩ ⁦#WUI #Wildfire ⁦@BCFireChiefs⁩

[Keith Stecko @KeithStecko]

Earn it.....everyday https://t.co/egG1RnoXPy

[Keith Stecko @KeithStecko]

@KamFire @cityofkamloops Congratulations Chief!

[Keith Stecko @KeithStecko]

Fit for Duty. Mission Ready. https://t.co/TisEE0GyZB

[Keith Stecko @KeithStecko]

Doing what I am being asked to do....I'm all in ..... are you? Let's get it done.... #Smithers