Gun Lake Fire Protection Society - New Firetruck Fundraiser!

The current Gun Lake Fire Firetruck is reaching the end of its serviceable life. The cost of the replacement firetruck will be approximately $500K including equipment and taxes. Gun Lake Fire Protection Society have the opportunity to receive grant funding for up to 50% of this cost, but they need to raise the initial amount through donations.

With the many very generous donations last year during and after the Downton Lake Fire and Gun Lake Fire firefighters donating their wages, that they were entitled to under the BC Wildfire Service contract, we are just under half way to our goal!

British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) arrived at Gun Lake shortly after the July 24, 2023 Evacuation

Alert and were based at the Gun Lake Fire (GLF) building. BCWS was in charge of the response to the fire and it was at

their discretion whether GLF members would be permitted to stay in the evacuation zone. Members of

GLF, who were fully trained and accredited pursuant to Worksafe BC regulations for Wildfire Fighting,

volunteered on August 1, 2023 to stay in the evacuation zone.

GLF was approached by BCWS to enter into a contract with BCWS to work under the Incident Command

of BCWS. This allowed onsite GLF members to assist in activities related to the fire and use of the GLF

wildland fire truck and equipment. Members of GLF, who would have been entitled to compensation

under the contract, voted to donate their compensation to GLF to assist with the purchase of a

replacement fire truck. GLF current fire truck is a 1991 model and is at the end of its serviceable life.

BCWS has expressed their appreciation for the efforts of GLF and the ability of GLF to work in a

productive manner under their supervision. GLF members were able to do many tasks which otherwise

would have pulled BCWS Firefighters from the front lines of the fire. An excellent working relationship

has been achieved.

If you live, play, visit or know about this special area, please consider donated towards the cost a new Firetruck, which is a vital lifeline to help protect the community from the risk of wildfire.

We thank everyone who has donated already, including those who have sent a total of $29,900 via e-transfer direct to the Fire Hall. Our goal of $50,000 is getting closer.