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Williams Lake Fire Department

 

The Williams Lake Fire Department (WLFD) was formed in 1929 and incorporated in 1930.


The roster of Fire Chiefs:


1929-1930: Bob Blair,

1930-1957: Claude Huston,

1957-1964: Sid Pigeon,

1964-1965: Hank Fort,

1965-1988: Marce Poirier (Chief Poirier was WLFD’s first paid on call personnel)

1988-2008: Dale Moon,

2008-now : Randy Isfeld.


The first motorized pumper was acquired in 1947 and is now housed in the building outside the old fire hall (now Arts & Culture building); it is a 1947 Chevrolet Maple Leaf.


The WLFD maintains a roster of 43 members. 3 (career) and 40(paid on call).


The WLFD is dispatched through a pager system originating from Prince George Fire Dispatch-911 Emergency.


The response apparatus consists of:


TYPE:                               Call Sign:

  • Fast Attack Truck               Engine 11
  • Triple Combination Pumper    Engine 12
  • Triple Combination Pumper    Engine 13
  • 75’ Ladder Apparatus           Ladder 11
  • 2500 Gallon Tanker              Tender 11
  • Fast Attack ( Brush Truck )   Brush 11
  • Airport (RIV)                       Red One
  • 2004 Chevrolet 4 x4             Chief -1
  • 2011 Dodge 4 x4                 Chief -2
  • 2000 Chevrolet 4 x4             Chief -3
  • 24’ Hazmat Trailer
  • 16’ Sprinkler Protection Unit

Our address is:
230 Hogdson Road,

Williams Lake, BC

V2G 3P7


The business hours of the fire hall are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday.

The business phone number is: (250) 392-4321

The fax phone number is:        (250) 398-5623


Free tours of the Fire Hall are available by appointment.
Please book at least 1 week ahead, ask for Rob Warnock when setting up your visit.



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The City of Williams Lake. 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3. Telephone 250-392-2311    Fax 250-392-4408
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