Kamloops Fire Rescue is made up of 165+ dedicated personnel who work hard every day to ensure that the communities we serve are as safe as they can be. No matter who, when, or why someone calls for our help, our staff make sure we can respond in a timely and professional manner to assist those in need. 

As a full-service composite fire service, Kamloops Fire Rescue is a workforce that depends on a variety of people and experiences, including paid on-call firefighters, career firefighters, and non-firefighting staff.

Kamloops Fire Rescue provides fire suppression and response to medical calls, motor vehicle incidents, hazardous materials, and emergency rescue. In addition, the department provides public education, building inspections and permits, conducts fire investigations and plan reviews. In addition, the department provides public education, building inspections and permits, conducts fire investigations and plan reviews.