The District of Clearwater was established on December 3, 2007, making it one of the newest municipalities in British Columbia with a population of approximately 2,325 residents.
It is located in the heart of British Columbia and Wells Gray Country.
Clearwater BC is the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park and is surrounded by the Trophy Mountains, Raft Peak, Grizzly Peak and Dunn Peak, this rural community is the place for all seasons. Whether you plan to locate your business here, invest in the area, relocate your family or enjoy the abundant recreational opportunities, Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada has it all!
The District of Clearwater’s Volunteer Fire Department has been in operation since 1969 and is managed by Fire Chief Mike Smith. The Fire Department provides services for the protection of lives and property from fire hazards; providing a comprehensive fire prevention and suppression service and engaging in mutual aid agreements with Blackpool and Vavenby Fire Departments and reciprocal agreement with the BC Wildfire Service.
Along with providing fire suppression, the department performs fire safety inspections on all public buildings, issues burning permits, provides fire prevention public education and trains firefighters in first aid, Interior Firefighter Operations along with emergency vehicle driver training programs.
Fire Station - 336 Clearwater Village Road
Wildfire 1 - 1994 Ford F-450 (250/300)
Tender 1 - 1989 Ford F-800 (PTO/1200)
Tender 3 - 1994 Ford F-700 / Anderson (250/1200)
Engine 4 - 2008 Spartan Advantage - Rosenbauer (1050 Waterous/855/20A)
Engine 5 - 1998 American LaFrance Eagle 134RR / Anderson (1250/1400/25F)