Ladysmith Fire/Rescue

10/16/2026

🎃🚒 Halloween at the Hall! 👻

Ladysmith Fire Rescue is getting into the Halloween spirit, and we'd love for you and your little ghosts and goblins to stop by!

Bring the kids by the fire hall on Saturday, October 31, between 5:00 to 7:30 PM for:

☕ Hot chocolate to keep you warm
🔥 A cozy propane fire
🍿 A spooky movie for the kids
🚒 Friendly firefighters ready to welcome everyone!

Ladysmith Fire Hall
340 Sixth Avenue, Ladysmith

Whether you're out trick-or-treating or just looking for a fun stop, swing by, say hello, and enjoy a little Halloween fun with the LFR crew. We can't wait to see all those creative costumes!

Stay safe, have fun, and Happy Halloween from all of us at Ladysmith Fire Rescue! 🎃

10/14/2026

Last night we had the honor of officially congratulating and recognizing one of your for their incredible commitment to our community.

Congratulations goes out to FF Wayne Johnston for an incredible 30 years of service and he continues to be a leader and mentor within our fire service.

Thank you for all you do Wayne and we look forward to working with you for many more years!

Ladysmith Fire/Rescue

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years have passed since September 11, 2001, but the lives lost and the courage shown that day have never been forgotten.

Today, your at Ladysmith Fire/Rescue pause to remember the innocent lives taken, the families forever changed, and the first responders who ran toward danger when others needed them most.

We remember. We honour. We will never forget.

09/03/2026

The fire ban in our Coastal Fire Region is being lifted but your want you to continue to be safe and careful. The possibility of wildfires still exists, and we want you all to be safe and have a great summer/fall!

Effective at 12:00 pm on September 3, the Coastal Fire Centre will lift the campfire ban in . 🔥

This means campfires no larger than 0.5 metres high and 0.5 metres wide are now permitted within our community. You must always keep at least 8 litres of water or a firefighting tool nearby. 💧

⚠️ Year-Round Outdoor Restrictions ⚠️

Ladysmith has several outdoor fire restrictions in place year-round to help protect public safety and maintain the Town’s air quality.

In Ladysmith, you cannot:
❌ Start or maintain an outdoor fire unless it's expressly permitted by bylaw
❌ Burn toxic, explosive, corrosive or noxious materials, including herbicides or pesticides
❌ Burn materials brought in from other locations
❌Light an outdoor fire (larger than a campfire 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres in diameter) without a required permit
❌ Start a fire without proper supervision or fire-extinguishing equipment

🎆 Thinking of using fireworks? You are required to obtain a permit in Ladysmith before using them.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.ladysmith.ca/public-safety/ladysmith-fire-rescue/fire-restrictions

08/19/2026

Update: BC Wildfire Crews are on scene managing the situation.

We are aware of the column of smoke behind Ladysmith. BCWS has been informed and is responding.

Your are standing by in case they are needed.

08/09/2026

Excellent information from our colleagues in Oliver

08/09/2026

Your left this morning for another deployment into the interior to help our neighbours and colleagues.

Stay safe Keenan, Liam and Cam and know that your crew and community have you in their thoughts.

07/28/2026

Thanks crew!

And am important reminder that your have careers that are put on hold when you need us, which we are grateful to be able to serve our communities.

Big thanks to Dr. Chad and the rest of the local volunteer fire fighters that are unselfishly giving up valuable summer time to help with the BC Wildfire situation.

Communities helping communities in a time of need. Amazing work fellas! 👏

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07/27/2026

The traditional "early morning leaving for deployment pic" got missed this morning so here is the crew, once they arrived today.

Very proud of the commitment our crew shows when called upon. Always there for you when you need us.