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  • January Safety Tips: Indoor Heating and Smoking

January Safety Tips: Indoor Heating and Smoking

Did you know that half of all home heating fires occur in December, January and February?  Staying warm during the winter is essential, but it is also important to remember important heating and smoking safety tips.  Following these simple safety tips can help prevent fire related injury or death caused by house fires.

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    • Call for Artists for the Indigenous FireSmart Booklet - now launched!
    • FFM Community Profile Honoring~Akisqnuk First Nation
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    • Info from TDG Stakeholder Information Team
    • Thank you to FortisBC and Sun-Rype
    • Funding Announcement from EMBC
    • BC AFN sign an agreement to improve Emergency Management Services for First Nations
    • Adaptation Canada 2020 - Call for abstracts open
    • Revitalizing Cultural Burning
    • 2019 Firefighter Competition Winners
    • 2019 Firefighter Competition
    • 2019 Fire Safety Expo Training: Auto Extrication - At the Penticton Fire Department Training Grounds
    • 2019 Fire Safety Expo Training: Wildland
    • 2019 Firefighter Training in Penticton, BC: FortisBC Gas Awareness
    • FNESS Expo Wrap Up
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    • FOR REVIEW: draft CRI Webinar Invitation
    • BC Hydro Online First Responder Training
    • Swiftwater Online Training
    • Planning Wildfire Resilient Communities - Outreach & Engagement Workshops
    • Wildland Fire Fighting Training
    • Information from the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner
    • Please post & share *Important Notice | ISC FireSmart 2020-2021
    • Province responded to almost all Abbott-Chapman recommendations
    • Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
    • Indigenous Knowledge Survey
    • FNESS Poster Contest 2019 Update
    • Fire Safety Expo 2020
    • Wildfire Prevention - Mitigation Funding Notice
    • Master of Disaster Program
    • Prescribed Burning Engagement Workshops (6)
    • Indigenous Knowledge Gathering & Emergency Management
    • FFM Community Profile Honoring ~ Seabird Island Band
    • *POSTPONED* COASTAL REGION: Prescribed Burning Engagement Workshop APRIL 8, 2020
    • AdventureSmart
    • PRINCE GEORGE: Prescribed Burning Engagement Workshop APRIL 28, 2020
    • NORTHWEST REGION: Prescribed Burning Engagement Workshop MAY 7, 2020
    • Bright Light Interview with Randal Johnson Jr
    • Bright Light Interview with Chris Frei
    • Bright Light Interview with Gilbert Vickers Jr.
    • Bright Light Interview with Brenden Mercer
    • Bright Light Interview with S. Humchitt
    • FNESS 2020 Indigenous Firefighter Competition and BCFTOA Firefighter Training
    • Gathering Our Voices 2020 cancelled due to health concerns with COVID-19
    • *POSTPONED* Cultural Burn Survey
    • *POSTPONED* CARIBOO REGION: Prescribed Burning Engagement Workshop APRIL 15, 2020
    • *POSTPONED* PRINCE GEORGE REGION: Prescribed Burning Engagement Workshop APRIL 28, 2020
    • *POSTPONED* NORTHWEST: Prescribed Burning Engagement Workshop May 7, 2020
    • Cancellation of our 2020 FNESS Indigenous Firefighter Competition
    • FCABC Medical Operating Guidelines
    • Provincial Health Officer order regarding notifying first responders
    • Emergency Management Community Notice- April 2, 2020
    • Information Bulletin: Category 2, Category 3, Resource Open Management Fires to be prohibited
    • First Nations’ Emergency Services Society (FNESS) Business Continuity and COVID-19 April 7, 2020
    • PROVINCE WIDE FIRE BAN implemented 12 noon (PDT) April 16, 2020
    • The Emergency Support Services (ESS) Modernization Project Team
    • EMBC Guidance for PPE Supplies & Request Form
    • Provincial Flood Emergency Plan
    • AFAC has introduced a COVID19 Youth Awareness Campaign via their Facebook Page
    • View the current fire bans and restrictions for the province
    • Guidelines for Flood Response during COVID19 from EMBC
    • COVID-19 Coordination
    • Updated Recovery Guide for Local Authorities and First Nations
    • Provincial Wildfire Status Update: April 23, 2020
    • Provincial Wildfire Status Update
    • Update#29 COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION - April 27, 2020
    • FireSmart BC - Help Us Spread the Word About FireSmart
    • FNESS' Youtube Channel
    • Sent on behalf of EMBC. Link for sandbagging during COVID 19:
    • Support Services Direct Payment Guidance effective April 23
    • Frequently Asked Questions from Local Governments and First Nations on the COVID-19 response.
    • FNESS' Youtube Channel
    • Infographic - Pathways for support to indigenous communities
    • FNHA on Sharing the Harvest during the Pandemic
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #33 / May 1, 2020
    • Update #34 from ISC BC Region for May 4, 2020
    • BC First Responders' Mental Health resource link
    • PreparedBC's website
    • Fire Services for April
    • Resources Sites on wildfire and flood news from FNHA and partners
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #36 / May 6, 2020
    • Update from Provincial Supply Chain Coordination Unit
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #38 / May 8, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #40 / May 13, 2020
    • Emergency Management BC - Launching COVID Learning for Kids & Colouring Contest
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #41 / May 15, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #42 / May 20, 2020
    • NFPA Alternative Fuels Vehicles Training Info
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #43 / May 22, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #44 / May 25, 2020
    • EMBC - COVID Learning Resources for Kids
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #45 / May 27, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #46 / May 29, 2020
    • The River Forecast Centre
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #47 / June 1, 2020
    • COVID19_Impact_Mitigation_Guide_Fire_Template
    • SAMPLE_2020_05_13_DRAFT_Risk_assessment_Landscape
    • COVID-19 Resources - BC First Responders' Mental Health
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #48 / June 3, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #49 / June 5, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #50 / June 8, 2020
    • Emergency Support Services (ESS) Modernization Project.
    • Takla Nation- Community Profile
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #51 / June 11, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #52 / June 16, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE UPDATE #53 / June 18, 2020
    • 2020 National Firefighting Competition
    • FNESS' 26th Annual General Meeting
    • AFAC Virtual Firefighter Competition July 2020
    • BC Gov News: Financial assistance available for victims of B.C. flooding
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #56 / July 6, 2020
    • FNESS River Safety Flood Information
    • CRI: Application Deadline October 9, 2020
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #58 / July 23, 2020
    • Checklist for Protecting Your Home and Property from Wildfire
    • News Release: B.C. Day long weekend fire precautions
    • August Safety Tips: Grilling, Outdoor Burning, and Wildfires
    • Community Profile ~ Splatsin
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #59 / August 14, 2020
    • Fire Prevention Week 2020: Poster and Video Contest
    • BC Wildfire Seasonal Outlook August 21, 2020
    • Last Alarm for Charlie Frank
    • Local Authority/First Nation ESS Capacity Survey
    • FNESS Fire Department Support Survey
    • NEWS RELEASE - Public urged to remain vigilant as fire season continues
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #60 / September 3, 2020
    • 2020 CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE – September 13th, 2020
    • Let Us Not Forget
    • Smoky Skies Bulletin
    • Provincial PPE Supply Hub Inventory Update
    • Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Virtual Conference
    • FireSmart Fox Contest
    • Wildfire Digital Tool Kit
    • Fire Prevention Week 2020- Poster and Video Contest Reminder
    • Provincial PPE Supply Hub Inventory Update - October 5, 2020
    • PreparedBC - release of a new Pandemic Guide
    • Fire Prevention Week 2020: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!
    • Fire Prevention Week 2020- Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen - Oct 8
    • Last Week to Enter: Fire Prevention Week Poster and Video Contest!
    • Great British Columbia Shake Out
    • Halloween Safety Tips
    • Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
    • Indigenous Community Support Fund: needs-based funding application
    • ISC BC Region COVID-19 Message - Nov 3/20
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #64 / November 3, 2020
    • Call for Proposal: 5-Year Strategic Plan
    • Wildfire Community Preparedness News Release
    • Remembrance Day
    • BC First Responders' Mental Health Conference
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #66 / November 16, 2020
    • BCWS Crew recruitment is now open!
    • National Indigenous Fire Safety Council Project Fireside Information Session
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #67 / November 20, 2020
    • Blazing the Trail: Celebrating Indigenous Fire Stewardship
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #69 / December 4, 2020
    • Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2021
    • BC Recovery Benefit: Get ready to apply
    • National Disaster Mitigation Program Renewal
    • Holiday Safety Message from Emergency Services
    • Holiday Hours
    • Fire Services - Exterior Firefighter Training
    • BLAZING THE TRAIL: CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS FIRE STEWARDSHIP
    • STORM/NATURAL DISASTER SAFETY TIPS
    • 2020-2021 Wildfire Prevention - Mitigation Funding Notice
    • New Partnership between First Nations Forestry Council and BC Wildfire Service
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #70 / December 11, 2020
    • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
    • Exciting Employment Opportunity at FNESS
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #71 / December 18, 2020
    • FNESS 2020 Year End Message
    • Blazing the Trail: Celebrating Indigenous Fire Stewardship, featuring illustrations by Indigenous Artists.
    • Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #72 / January 11, 2021
    • Healing in pandemic times: Indigenous peoples, stigma, and COVID-19.
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION UPDATE #73 / January 15, 2021
    • Release of Cities Adapt to Extreme Wildfires
    • January Safety Tips: Indoor Heating and Smoking
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION - UPDATE #74 / January 26, 2021
    • Burn Awareness Week - Feb. 7-13, 2021
    • COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM ISC BC REGION - UPDATE #75 / February 9, 2021
    • Training for BC Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Support - FREE On-line Workshops
    • Recognized FireSmart Neighbourhood - Shuswap Indian Band
    • Community Emergency First Aid Training
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Squamish Nation Traditional Territory
102 - 70 Orwell Street
North Vancouver BC V7J 3R5

Tel: 604.669.7305
Fax: 604.669.9832
BC Toll Free: 1.888.822.3388

Email: info@fness.bc.ca

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Tk’emlups te Secwepemc (TteS) Traditional Territory
A274 Halston Road
Kamloops BC V2H 1P7

Tel: 250.377.7600
Fax: 250.377.7610
BC Toll Free: 1.888.388.4431

Email: ffminfo@fness.bc.ca

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