Kitsumkalum Emergency Services – Earthquake Drill

by lrobinson | Sep 24, 2025 | News, Events, Emergency Response, Emergency Programs Coordinator

 The Great British Columbia ShakeOut Earthquake Drill October 16, 202510:16 a.m. ShakeOut is a great opportunity to practice the earthquake protective actions of Drop, Cover and Hold On, so people are prepared to respond quickly and safely when they feel...

News Release: Pontoon Creek Wildfire Update

by KPW | Jul 16, 2024 | News, Events, Downloads, Community Notice, Public Notice, Newsletter, News Feed, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator

For Immediate ReleaseJuly 16, 2024Pontoon Creek Wildfire Information – UpdateAs of 3:46 p.m. on July 16, 2024, Kitsumkalum Band and the RDKS were informed by BC Wildfire Service that the Pontoon Creek Wildfire #R50969, located near the south end of Kitsumkalum...

Kitsumkalum Wildland Fire Fighter Training

by KPW | Jun 27, 2024 | News, Jobs & Opportunities, Events, Education, Training Opportunities, Downloads, Youth, Elders, Community Notice, Opportunity, Public Notice, Family, Students, Newsletter, News Feed, Workshop, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator

We are excited to announce that Kitsumkalum Emergency Services will be hosting a Type Two Wildland Firefighter Training from July 13th to 19th. The training will run daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This training is a valuable opportunity for community members and...

Kitsumkalum RV Park and Boat Launch Closure

by KPW | Jun 20, 2024 | News, Youth, Elders, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Family, Students, Newsletter, News Feed, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator

On June 14th 14:27 PM there was an incident with a large branch falling from a tree. Because this tree(and possibly other branches) still poses a risk to the public and staff the area will be closed off. As soon as the park is deemed safe by a qualified individual the...

Kitsumkalum Community Campfire Restriction Lifted

by KPW | Sep 14, 2023 | News, FAQs, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, Newsletter, News Feed, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator

September 13, 2023Re: Campfire Restriction LiftedKitsumkalum Community Effective immediately, there is no restrictions for campfires within Kitsumkalum community. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we navigated hot weather patterns this summer.  Joel...

Fire Ban Lifted

by KPW | Aug 8, 2023 | News, FAQs, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, Newsletter, News Feed, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator

Kitsumkalum, Effective immediately, the fire ban for Kitsumkalum Community has been lifted. Thank you for your patience and support during the past few weeks.  As always, please have a garden hose or bucket of water present when having fire within a...