Weather changes fast. Canada’s new Yellow, Orange, and Red alerts give quick, clear signals so you can act sooner. Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherReady

Join Parksville firefighters on Sunday, January 4, 10 am to 2 pm at Wembley Mall for a Christmas tree chipping event. Cash donations support community projects, with every dollar to fundraising thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts. www.parksvillefirerescue.ca #parksvillefire #parksville

Looking for a way to make a real difference in your community? Join Parksville Fire Rescue as a volunteer paid on-call firefighter. Call 250 248-3242 to learn more or visit our website for details. Application deadline February 27. www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/recruitment

Thank you to everyone who joined our Cookies, Carols and More! Your smiles and holiday spirit made the event unforgettable. Here’s a peek at some of the highlights.

A red alert is rare but signals extremely dangerous, prolonged conditions. Know how to respond: Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherAlerts #parksville

Orange alerts mean severe weather with major or widespread impacts. Less common and important to take seriously. Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherReady

Chip in for charity! Parksville firefighters will host a Christmas tree chipping fundraiser on Sunday, January 4, 10 am to 2 pm at Wembley Mall. Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts, every dollar supports fundraising. #parksvillefire www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events

🟡Yellow = hazardous 🟠Orange = severe 🔴Red = very dangerous Canada’s new colour-coded alerts make weather risks clearer than ever. Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherReady #parksville

Want to make a real difference? Join Parksville Fire team as a volunteer paid on-call firefighter! Apply by Feb 27 www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/recruitment #ParksvilleFire #VolunteerFirefighter #AnswerTheCall #CommunityStrong

Canada now has colour-coded #WeatherAlerts. Yellow, Orange and Red quickly show your level of risk. Know the colour, know the danger. Learn more: Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherReady

Help Parksville Fire fill the boots for food! Firefighters will be at Parksville locations on Saturday, November 15 (9 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, November 16 (10 am to 3 pm) to collect cash donations for the food bank and new unwrapped toys for SOS. www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events

This Sunday! Don’t miss Parksville Fire’s fire prevention week open house, Oct 5, 10-2 at 1159 Franklins Gull. Safety demos, activities and more! #parksvillefire #parksville www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events

Bring the family! Parksville Fire Rescue’s Open House is Oct 5, 10-2. Learn CPR, try hose target practice, kids’ bunker gear challenge and more! www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events

Save the date for our open house October 5, 10 am to 2 pm at training grounds. Fire safety demos, displays and fun for all ages! #parksville #parksvillefire www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events

Mark your calendars! Parksville Fire Rescue’s open house is Sunday, Oct 5, 10–2 at the training grounds. Hands-on demos, kids’ challenges and fire safety tips. #parksville #parksvillefire #fireprevention www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events

We received $75K from BC’s Ministry of Citizens’ Services to upgrade mobile data terminals in fire trucks. This is key to keeping pace with tech like Next Gen 911. More at parksvillefirerescue.ca.

Congrats to our recruit class graduates 2024! (L-R) Eric Taylor, Koen Barbeau, Kobe Allerton, Matthew Staples, Jaden Dodds, and Andrew Smee. #parksville #parksvillefire www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/cms/wpattach...

April 20 is Volunteer Recognition Day! Celebrate volunteers for their work, involve yourself in a volunteer activity, or by donating. #parksvillefire #parksville

Second week in April, 911 Awareness Week, is when we bring awareness to our 911 emergency dispatchers – those who make split-second decisions, assess situations, and provide life-saving instructions. You are amazing and we thank you. #parksville #parksvillefire #911AW

Never take the power of electricity and potential for fire-related hazards for granted. #parksvillefire #parksville www.nfpa.org/education-an...

Help reduce home fire risks and home fire deaths in your community. Safety tip sheet has info on home candle fires and guidance on how to keep people and property as safe as possible. www.nfpa.org/.../safety.....

A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives. Safety tips and more information at this link. #parksville #parksvillefire www.nfpa.org/.../home-fir...

Here we are on Bluesky. We’ve deleted our account on X and will use this platform for updates and fire safety tips. You can still find us on Facebook and Instagram. We’re happy to be here! #parksville