100 Mile House Fire-Rescue - Firehouses on Waymarking.com

Build in 1980, the 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue is locate SE of downtown. There are approximately 1,900 residents in 100 Mile House and for a small community they have a very involved Fire and Rescue team of dedicated members. There are currently 25 firefighter and rescue members. Not only does this station respond to local emergencies they also assist other fire and rescue departments throughout the Cariboo region with wildfires.

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue building has four bays, a training facility and office space in an extension in front of the station.

"100 Mile House Fire-Rescue History
The Early Years
100 Mile House Fire-Rescue began as an unofficial brigade in 1954, after fire engulfed the Bridge Creek Estate Garage and 100 Mile's first movie house burned the previous year. In 1956, the official volunteer fire department was formed with Ross Marks as 100 Mile's first fire chief.

Fundraising
Throughout the years, garage sales, dances and other events have been held by department and ladies' auxiliary members to raise money for fire service necessities. In 1979, members raised $10,000.00 in only a few months toward the purchase of the Jaws of Life; and many vehicles, such as Rescue 11, have been purchased with dollars raised by the department.

The Department Today
Over the past few years, we have seen a steady increase in the number of annual calls. With this increase, the average paid-on-call member spends approximately five hours per week completing fire department duties such as weekly training and responding to emergencies. 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue has evolved from not only fire suppression, but now includes rescue services, medical aid, and public education and awareness programs. The department also has its own training facility that we utilize on our weekly training nights. The continuing commitment and dedication of our past, present, and future members enables 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue to provide the community with a high level of service." Source: 100 Mile Fire

"Apparatus Roster
Engine 11 - 2010 Spartan Metro Star / Hub (1250/865/40A)
Tender 11 - 2005 International 7400 / 2003 ERS (1050/2500/25A/15B)
*(Originally on a 2003 Freightliner FL112. Chassis destroyed in 2005 station fire)
Brush 11 - 1990 Ford F-384 4x4 / Pierce (300/200)
Rescue 11 - 1998 Ford F-450 / Superior walk-around
Service 11 - 1986 Chevrolet Step Van 30 step van
Engine 12 - 1996 Freightliner FL80 / Superior (1050/1000)
Ford Ranger Sport 4x4"
Source: Firefighting Wiki

Paid or Volunteer: Part Paid / Part Volunteer EMS Involvement: yes Has 911 Dispatch: yes Has Emergency Siren: no Has Fire Pole: no Average Alarms Per Year: 475 Number of Firetrucks: 6 Related Website: [Web Link] Physical Address: 385 Horse Lake Road 100 Mile House, British Columbia Canada V0K 2E0 Number of Emergency Staff: 25 Rating: Has Emergency Call Box: Not Listed

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