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Regional District of Fraser-Fort George suspends emergency services at Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

A shortage of properly trained volunteers has led to the suspension of services within the Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department (BLVFD).

According to the Regional District of Fraser Fort-George, the suspension, which took effect on Friday (December 1st), means the department will not be responding to any fire, rescue or medical emergency incidents.

Without sufficient training, the BLVFD is not in compliance with provincial structural firefighter training standards.

In addition, the Regional District will continue to assist the community by providing training to its current members.

Volunteer firefighters are required to complete basic training and attend 60 hours of training per year.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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