Joe Rich Fire Department

• Joe Rich firefighters snuff out blaze before spreading to nearby forest

  Joe Rich Fire Department officials said the blaze, which was at a property off of Highway 33 near Three Forks Road, started at around 10:30 a.m.

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  Apr 11, 2023
  
• Fire department in Central Okanagan seeking new members

  Joe Rich Fire Rescue says it's been wanting to recruit for some time, but the coronavirus pandemic put that on hold.

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  Nov 5, 2020
  
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• Highway 33 closure continues outside of Kelowna

  The closure is between Three Forks Road and Philpott Road, about 10 kilometres east of Kelowna, and spans a stretch of 2.7 kilometres.

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  Jun 11, 2020
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• Intersection of Highway 33 and Goudie Road flooded Saturday evening

  Spring freshet overwhelmed Highway 33 at the intersection with Goudie Road on Saturday evening.

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  Mar 24, 2019
• 11 RSS students take part in firefighting class

  Eleven high school students took part in a new firefighting class at Rutland Senior Secondary this year.

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  Jul 6, 2018
• ‘Thank you brave heroes’: Kelowna elementary school thanks fire first responders

  The school’s catchment area includes Joe Rich where the Philpott Road wildfire broke out in late August forcing over a thousand people from their homes.

  Sep 28, 2017
• Kelowna area wildfire loses its punch; more evacuees allowed home

  Crews with the BC Wildfire Service have some fire fighting allies in the battle against the Philpott Road forest fire burning east of Kelowna.

  Aug 30, 2017