Firebells and Fanfare 2010
The members of Grand Forks Fire Rescue have planning underway to host the 2010 "Firebells And Fanfare", an antique fire apparatus show-and-shine.
Firebells and Fanfare was started by the Victoria Fire Department, and they have hosted it a number of times, but the event changes venues from year to year. This year's will be held in Friday Harbour, WA.
The event will take place July 30-August 1, 2010, with antique fire apparatus from all around BC, Alberta, and the Northwest United States.
More information on the event will be posted here at www.gffr.ca over the coming months. If you have an antique that you'd like to bring, please send us an e-mail: firebells2010@gffr.ca
Photos from the 2008 Victoria show can be seen at Firebells And Fanfare 2008 Photo Gallery
Posted by Bob Van
(2010-01-22 20:16:20)
9th Annual Ladder-a-thon July 31/August 1
The members of Grand Forks Fire Rescue held their 9th annual Ladder-a-thon at the Overwaitea parking lot on Friday July 31st and Saturday August 1st. This year, funds raised were split between the Grand Forks Food Bank ($1115.40) and the Grand Forks Fire/Rescue Association Antique Restoration fund.
Local band "Bugsy and the Satellite Blues" performed Friday evening.
We had the antiques on display along with Ladder 4, which was our base of operations for the event.
Posted by Bob Van
(2010-01-09 19:37:37)
Open House 2009 - October 17th
The members of Grand Forks Fire Rescue held the third annual Open House at Station 4 (2nd Street, downtown Grand Forks) on Saturday, October 17th.
We showed some of our rescue techniques, and had interactive demonstrations that lots of people tried out for themselves.
Fire truck rides were available, and some tried out our fire extinguisher simulator, some of the public as well as some of our local paramedics tried on a set of bunker gear and an air pack to see what it really feels like to be suited up for a call.
2nd street was closed in front of the fire hall during the Open House, and we had some of the trucks on display along with a couple of our antique apparatus. Our Rescue trucks were also set up to show an auto rescue (with help from two volunteers from the crowd and BCAS) and we had our Ladder truck set up to simulate high-angle rope rescue.
We also had our new just-arrived-from-the-printers 2010 calendars on sale.
BC Ambulance Service, BC Forest Service, C.C. Helicopters and Mid-Nytes Towing were also be on hand with there own displays.
We sure hope you had a chance to come down to Station 4 on Saturday to check out everything we had on display! If not make sure to check us out next fall.
Posted by Bob Van
(2009-10-16 10:11:14)
Antiques Displayed at Creston Blossom Festival - May 15-17, 2009
Five members of Grand Forks Fire/Rescue accompanied three of our antique fire apparatus to Creston on the Victoria Day weekend to participate in the annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival. The theme of this years festival was a salute to firefighters, particularly commemorating the 110th anniversary of Creston Fire & Rescue.
The highlight of the parade, and winner of "best in show" was Grand Forks' 1901 Steam Pumper, drawn by a team of horses from Revelstoke. Our 1929 Chevy and 1944 Bickle were also in the parade.
The apparatus were also displayed in the Classic Car Show and Shine on Canyon St on Sunday, and took first and second places in their category.
Grand Forks Fire Rescue would like to thank the people of Creston for the warm welcome that was extended to us and the enthusiasm they showed for our antiques, and particularly to Creston Fire & Rescue for the invitation and for arranging the team of horses to pull the steam pumper.
Posted by Kevin McKinnon
(2009-05-30 12:05:00)
Open House - October
An Open House was held in October at Station 4.
Part of 2nd Street was blocked off in front of the Fire Hall with fire engines and our antiques on display. We conducted many demonstrations of rescue techniques (rope rescue, auto extrication), had a live fire extinguisher demonstration, and offered rides in Engine 4.
This was the second year that we held the Station 4 Open House, and we're planning for the third annual this fall. (Date TBD)
Posted by Kevin McKinnon
(2008-11-04 17:19:00)
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