COMMUNITY STRONG | FIRE & LIFE SAFETY

We are committed to making a positive impact by engaging the community through safety programs and educational events; and by fundraising to provide fire fighting and rescue equipment for the AMFD.

AMFRS COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS

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TECHNICAL RESCUE & MEDICAL RESPONSE

To enhance support provided by the Anarchist Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (AMFD).

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WILDFIRE PREVENTION & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Within the Anarchist Mountain community and surrounding area.

WILDLIFE SAFETY

For residents within the community to minimize negative conflict.

AMFRS

coordinating various safety programs and educational events for residents, and
raising funds to purchase fire fighting and rescue equipment for the AMFD.

Supports the community by:

LATEST NEWS

AMFRS safety programs and events in the community plus wildlife tips and announcements.

If you go out in the woods today, you might just see a black bear...

Whelp, Anarchist Mountain neighbours, it looks like this is a wrap for winter 2025/2026. And that means its only a matter of time until our resident black bears are waking up - VERY HUNGRY - and on the lookout for easy sources of food. Starting the end of March, community volunteers from the AMFRS Wildlife Safety Program, in partnership with WildSafeBC RDOS , will be initiating weekly garbage audits on Monday nights. We'll place a friendly reminder on the top bins that are no

A few important upcoming dates to be aware of...

Is it time to get up yet?

Source: The Brain Maze Did you know... During hibernation, bears undergo a remarkable biological process. They don't urinate throughout their entire winter sleep, which lasts for months. Instead, their bodies recycle waste products like urea into usable proteins. This unique adaptation helps them maintain their muscle mass and prevent toxic build-up while conserving energy. the ability to recycle waste during hibernation is crucial for their survival in harsh winter condition