The Fire Officer s Responsibilities Fire Officers are responsible for assessing an incident, planning ways to attack a fire, or lessen the severity of an incident. They request and allocate additional resources and bring an end to the incident. Once an incident is dealt with, the officer is responsible for filing a complete report. Educating the Community Public education is one of the Fernie Fire Fighters highest priorities. Fernie Fire Fighters are caring for the future of our children and community.
Public education reduces the loss of lives and property due to fire.
3 students in three Elementary Schools. Each class receives four one hour sessions on fire safety. Annual visits are made to Kindergarten, Grade one and two and some Play Schools to promote fire safety.