PRRD and City of Dawson Creek Welcome New Fire Truck for Rural Firefighting Operations

This new fire truck is designed for rural conditions,” said Leonard Hiebert, Vice Chair of the PRRD. “Residents outside of city boundaries deserve reliable, modern emergency response. The investment reflects our commitment to rural protection for our residents. Through our Rural Fire Protection service agreement with the City of Dawson Creek-Pouce Coupe, we’re able to put top-quality equipment in the hands of experienced firefighters who already know and serve our communities. It’s a smart model for regional service delivery.

Upgrading from a two-wheel-drive unit to an all-wheel-drive truck means our crews can safely reach harder-to-access areas when it matters most. Our firefighters have also completed dedicated training sessions this week to ensure they’re fully prepared to operate the new equipment effectively,” said Dawson Creek Fire Chief Marcel Capelle.

Our partnership with the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is critical to keeping residents safe, both in the city and throughout rural areas,” said Mayor Darcy Dober, City of Dawson Creek. “We’re very pleased to see this new fire truck supporting our Fire Rescue team and enhancing our ability to respond where and when we’re needed most.