Multi-family residence in Merritt caught fire over the weekend
A triplex caught fire at Menzies Street, on Saturday, April 20. In an email to the Herald, Merritt...
Category: Merritt Fire Rescue
Prescribed burn taking place in Merritt
On March 22, the Merritt Fire Rescue Department started to implement prescribed burns in Merritt....
City of Merritt applying for Community Resiliency Investment
The City of Merritt is applying for a $200,000 education program in light of increased forest...
City, Merritt fire department recognized for resiliency
Merritt Fire Rescue has been recognized for its work in wildfire mitigation during the 2023 wildfire season.
RECAP: Multiple fire crews tackle weekend-long wildfire
Firefighters have managed to extinguish the fire at the former Tolko mill, located at Lindley...
Campfire ban lifted just one week after announcement
The BC Wildfire Service and Ministry of Forests have announced that the recently announced campfire ban will be lifted noon today (June 16) for the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Nicola Valley.
Keeping Merritt FireSmart a shared responsibility
The fire department are already deep into their wildfire mitigation work, which includes several initiatives that have proven beneficial in the past and one in particular that empowers homeowners to do their part by offsetting some of the costs of FireSmart upgrades.
Wildfire near junction of Highways 8 and 97C being held
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews are currently battling a wildfire near Merritt, where a 20 hectare blaze has grown rapidly throughout the day due to windy conditions.
Merritt firefighters conduct live training scenarios
The department’s usual Monday training session took place at the former Emergency Support Services building on Coldwater Avenue, a flood-affected building soon to be removed.
City budgeting process now well underway despite delays
The City of Merritt’s annual budget process is now well underway, delayed slightly by the city’s lack of a financial department head, flood recovery efforts, and a lack of finalized year end financials from 2022.
Small wildfire near Merritt under control
BC Wildfire Service has confirmed that a small wildfire near Merritt is currently under control, with one crew on site at the blaze which was reported yesterday (March 28).
Merritt extends fire services agreement with TNRD
At their recent regular meeting, Merritt City Council voted unanimously to extend that agreement under new terms after a TNRD Fire Services Review showed that the City of Merritt was being underfunded compared to other jurisdictions in the TNRD.
A&W closed due to late night electrical fire
The Merritt Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD) responded late last night (December 27) to reports of an electrical fire, which has temporarily closed a local fast food restaurant.
Fire and police crews respond to early morning business fire, deemed suspicious
The Merritt RCMP are on scene at Mario’s Towing and are investigating an early morning blaze that has been deemed suspicious.
Merritt fire fighters’ toy drive
The Merritt Firefighters Association, an organization representing firefighters of the Merritt Fire Rescue Department, is once again holding their annual toy drive.
MFRD crews battle Ransom Avenue fire
The Merritt Fire and Rescue Department responded to a house fire in the Diamondvale area Wednesday night, with crews battling the blaze into the early morning hours.
