Penticton Fire Department

When you see your property through FireSmart eyes, the wildfire risks are clear.

Doing a few simple tasks, such as cleaning your gutters, storing flammables at least 10 metres away from your home, and choosing fire-resistant vegetation, could help save your home.

Want to learn more? Book your FREE Wildfire Mitigation Program assessment today ➡️ https://firesmartbcplatform.ca/request-home-inspection?agency=City%20of%20Penticton

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Yellow Warning - Heat AND Yellow Warning - Air Quality in effect. Check out Environment and Climate Change for more details and follow the City of Penticton - Municipality for local resources available to help you ‘Beat the Heat’.

🔶Update for July 23🔶
The City is extending hours at several locations again today due to higher temperatures. Please see extended hours for all facilities below, as well as regular hours of service.

🔶Heat Advisory🔶

The City extends hours at several locations to help everyone beat the heat during Yellow Heat Warnings.

A Yellow Warning Heat Advisory remains in effect for the Okanagan Valley through Thursday, with elevated temperatures expected to continue. A Yellow Air Quality Warning is also in effect, with wildfire smoke causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

To help residents and visitors stay safe and cool, the City of Penticton is extending access to cooling spaces:

🏢 Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.)
🕕 Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
*Regular services end at 8 p.m.

📚 Penticton Public Library/Museum Lobby (785 Main St.)
🕤 Open from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
*Library services close at 8:30 p.m.
*Museum services close at 5 p.m.

💧 Water fill stations are available at both locations, and Bylaw Enforcement and Community Safety Officers will be on-site with water for those in need.

🌬️ Looking to cool off outdoors? Visit the permanent misting station at Gyro Park, where you'll also find a water fill station for both people and pets.

Full service announcement can found here: https://bit.ly/4gTRDnS

Extreme heat is expected in Penticton over the next several days.

High temperatures can be more than just uncomfortable, they can quickly become dangerous. Heat-related illness can affect anyone, but older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with chronic health conditions, outdoor workers, and pets are at greater risk.

Here are a few simple ways to stay safe:
💧 Drink water regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty.
🏠 Spend time in air-conditioned buildings or other cool public spaces if your home becomes too warm.
🪟 Close blinds and curtains during the day and open windows overnight if it's cooler outside.
👕 Wear lightweight, light-coloured clothing and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
👥 Check in on neighbours, friends, and family members; especially anyone who may need extra support.
🚗 Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes.

Know the signs of heat illness: heavy sweating, dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, or unusual fatigue can be signs of heat exhaustion. Move to a cool place, drink water, and cool down immediately.

Let's all do our part to stay safe and look out for one another during this period of extreme heat.

For more information on preparing for extreme heat, visit PreparedBC: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat

The City of Penticton has announced its Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) team for the Fire Hall Headquarters projects, supporting modern emergency response for a growing community.

The project includes a new headquarters at Fire Hall #2 on Dawson Avenue and upgrades to Fire Hall #1 on Nanaimo Avenue.

Delivered through an IPD model, the project entered its validation phase in June 2026 and brings together experienced partners while supporting local trades.

Find the full news release here: www.penticton.ca/city-hall/news-alerts/city-penticton-announces-integrated-project-delivery-team-fire-hall

This summer let’s protect what matters most: our homes, our water and our community.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is encouraging residents to take simple, meaningful steps to use water in your yard wisely, choose drought-tolerant and FireSmart plants, and reduce wildfire risk while conserving our most precious resource.

Did you know that outdoor water use is one of the biggest draws on our water supply during summer? And many common plants can increase fire risk. The Make Water Work Plant Collection features beautiful, low water, fire-resistant plants perfect for the Okanagan climate.

Take the pledge, get inspired and even enter to win a $500 garden upgrade! www.makewaterwork.ca

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Campfire ban now in effect!

🔥 Heads up! A campfire ban is now in effect in Penticton.

As of noon today, all open burning, including campfires and fireworks, is prohibited.

Beach fire pits are closed.

Read full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4tkyBt6

Thanks for helping keep our community safe this wildfire season.

Drum roll please! 🥁 Did you make it down to Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness Day last week? 10 lucky attendees have won grab n go bags stocked with everything you need. We will be notifying winners throughout the week.

Looking for more chances to win? We will have another draw at the Council Open House this Wednesday so come on down and see us!

Happy Emergency Preparedness Week!
If you haven’t already registered for Penticton Alert head over to www.penticton.ca/alerts and register today ✔️

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the City will be conducting a test of the Penticton Alert (Voyent Alert) emergency notification system.

Date: May 7, 2026.
Time: 3:00 pm.

This will be a test only. No action is required.

The purpose of this test is to ensure our emergency notification system is working properly and to remind residents how important it is to receive timely information during an emergency. Penticton Alert is used to notify subscribers about critical situations such as severe weather, water issues, evacuations, and other public safety concerns. If you are already signed up for Penticton Alert, you may receive a test notification by phone, text message, email, or the mobile app, depending on your preferences.

Residents who are not yet registered are encouraged to sign up to receive emergency and community notifications. Registration is free and only takes a few minutes. To learn more about Penticton Alert or to subscribe, visit: www.penticton.ca/alerts.

Thank you for helping us keep our community informed and prepared.

Emergency Preparedness Week kicks off today!

This year's theme, "In It Together", is a reminder that preparedness is a shared responsibility and we're stronger when we plan and prepare as a community.

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week!

To highlight the importance of working together and building community resilience, this year’s EP Week theme is “In it together.”

Community preparedness starts with you. If you are prepared for an emergency, you will be better able to support others ✔️

Get started:

Know the hazards in your community: www.Preparedbc.ca/Hazards

Gather your emergency supplies: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit

Make your home emergency plan: www.Preparedbc.ca/EmergencyReady

Get to know your community members: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek



Alt text: Person considering local hazards, a home emergency kit with a grab‑and‑go backpack, and a printed emergency plan with a pen and mobile phone.

Thank you to all of our amazing partners and community members who joined us on Wednesday for Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness Day! 🔥

Your collaboration, support, and engagement help strengthen our community's resilience and readiness. We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to attend, ask questions, and learn how we can better prepare for wildfire season together.

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