Protective Services

Northern Sunrise County Protective Services employs two full time Fire Officers:

Fire Chief David L. LeBlanc, ACP, SCO

Originally from Espanola ON, Chief LeBlanc started his career in Emergency Services as a volunteer firefighter in Canmore, AB in 1995, later relocated to Peace River in 2004 to startup the integrated Fire/EMS service for the Peace River Fire Department. Chief LeBlanc later joined the St.Isidore/Three Creeks Fire Department in 2007 as a volunteer firefighter.
In 2010, Northern Sunrise County hired David LeBlanc to manage its newly formed Protective Services Department.
Chief LeBlanc remains as Fire Chief for Northern Sunrise County Protective Services with 24 years of firefighting experience.

Deputy Fire Chief Julien Bergeron, EMR

Originally from the St.Isidore area, Deputy Chief Bergeron joined the St.Isidore/Three Creeks Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in 2006. He remained on the department and promoted twice as a volunteer. First as Captain and then Assistant Chief.
In 2013, Deputy Chief Bergeron was hired full time with Northern Sunrise County as the organization identified a need for an additional full time position to assist with the management of County Protective Services.
Deputy Chief Bergeron remains as with Northern Sunrise County Protective Services with his 13 years of firefighting experience.

Squad 1
2013 Dodge 1,500 Squad | Seats 5 | Equipped with Command & Control Technology and Equipment | used for rapid scene access and assessment, First Medical Response, Incident Command Post

Squad 2
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Squad | Seats 5 | Equipped with Command & Control Technology and Equipment | used for rapid scene access and assessment, First Medical Response, Incident Command Post

Engine 1
2007 Rosenbauer Engine | Location: St.Isidore | Seats 5 | 3,800L water and 200L foam concentrate | Front line engine for all structural and other fires.

Engine 2
2013 Fort Garry Engine | Location: Nampa | Seats 5 | 3,800L water and 200L foam concentrate | Front line engine for all structural and other fires.

Tender 1
2006 Western Star Retrofit Tender | Location: St.Isidore | Seats 2 | 11,500L water |2 x 5,500L, portable water tanks

Tenders 2 & 3
2011 Rosendauer Tenders | Locations: Nampa & Harmon Valley | Seats 2 | 6,800L water | 1 x 7,500L portable water tanks

Rescue 1
2011 E-One 1-ton wildland/rescue | Location: St.Isidore | Seats 4 | 950L water and 95L foam concentrate | misc rescue equipment including road rescue, high-angle/rope rescue, and First Responder medical equipment

Rescue 2
2014 E-One 1-ton wildland/rescue | Location: Nampa | Seats 4 | 950L water and 95L foam concentrate | misc rescue equipment including road rescue and First Responder medical equipment

The St. Isidore / Three Creeks Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1984. The new fire station, located on Range Road 204 within the bilingual hamlet of St.Isidore opened in July 2010. This station is home to Engine 1, Tender 1, Rescue 1, Wildland 1, and Support Unit 1.
Approximately 15 volunteer firefighters operate from this station. The offices of the Northern Sunrise County Protective Services Senior Officers are also found at this station.
In 2019, Firefighters from Hall 1 responded to 49 calls for service.
Northern Sunrise County Protective Services is proud to be working partners with a variety of community groups and organizations. Peace Regional Search & Rescue and Canadian Rangers operate from this location.

 

The Nampa Fire Hall was established in 1975 and upgraded in 2010 and 2019. This Fire Hall houses Engine 2, Rescue 2, and Tender 2.

This Fire Hall is situated in the Village of Nampa and has 14 paid-on-call firefighters.
In 2019, Hall 2 responded to 35 calls for service.

The Harmon Valley Fire Hall was established in 1983 and upgraded in 2011. It houses Engine 3 and Tender 3. Harmon Valley is base for six paid-on-call firefighters.
In 2019, members from the Harmon Valley Fire Hall responded to 2 incidents.
This Fire Hall is situated in Harmon Valley north the intersection of Range Road 192 and South Harmon Valley Road.

Upon threat of danger, because of flooding, forest fire or other emergencies, be prepared to be instructed by authorities to evacuate with as little as 2 hours notice. An Advisory Evacuation does not require you to evacuate your home, simply be prepared for a possible Mandatory Evacuation notice. Start to gather your evacuation kit and go over your family’s emergency plan.

In an event of a mandatory evacuation, it is important to do so immediately. If a large number of homes are affected, authorities will likely establish a reception center. You may choose to stay at the reception center or seek shelter elsewhere. Ensure you register all members of your group in person at the reception centre.

• Listen to the local radio and follow instructions
• Shut off Panel Box if instructed to do so
• Take the Evacuation Kit with you
• Ensure your pets are cared for
• Leave your home unlocked and place an evacuation notice on the front door
• Register at the reception center

Store your evacuation kit in waterproof and easy to carry container that is accessible to all members of the family.

• Prescription and non-prescription medications
• Cash, in small denominations
• Non-perishable food
• Non-electric can opener
• Bottled water
• Battery-powered radio
• Flashlights
• Extra batteries
• Extra clothes
• Important documents
• First aid kit
• Special needs items – baby, elderly, disabled, pets

In the event of a hazardous chemical release in your community, you may be instructed by the authorities to “shelter-in-place”. Seek immediate shelter where you are, whether at home, work or school, in most cases shelter is only required for a few hours.

• GO INSIDE
• Close all windows and doors and stay on the ground level floor, not in the basement
• Turn off furnace, air conditioner and exhaust fans
• Seal an inside room with damp towels at the base of the door
• Listen to local radio for further instructions
• Keep phone lines free so we can contact you