2025 AMFRS Annual General Meeting Highlights

The AMFRS's Annual General Meeting was held October 15, 2025 at the Anarchist Mountain Fire Department (AMFD) firehall.

At the meeting, the new AMFRS Board of Directors for 2026 was elected.

• Alex Giovannelli: President

• Selena Cole: Vice President

• Reg Forster: Treasurer

• Wendy Richmond: Secretary

Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board about life on the mountain, the AMFRS and the AMFD. Thank you, Alex, for volunteering for this important role.

During the first ten months of 2025, the AMFRS accomplished some amazing milestones in support of our mountain community. Highlights include:

• Raising $16,500 through our annual online auction and first 50/50 draw thanks to the generosity of local donor businesses and folks who participated in both fundraising events.

• Meeting our goal to purchase a second wildfire protection trailer which will be used to store firefighting equipment like hose, water bladders, water pumps, sprinklers, etc. so these tools are ready to mobilize where needed in the event of a wildfire in our community or adjacent communities that request assistance from the AMFD.

• Purchasing 'jaws of life' spreaders for use by AMFRS technical rescue volunteers in accessing motor vehicle accident victims when seconds count.

• Continuing to make a difference as a community to minimize the risk of negative human-wildlife interactions by properly securing attractants like garbage, BBQs and smokers, pet and livestock food and bird feeders.

A huge shout-out and thank you goes to all our generous community volunteers who have contributed just under 3,800 hours so far in 2025!! Without you, none of this would have been possible.

If you’re interested in becoming an AMFRS volunteer and supporting the work we do to keep our community safe, please get in touch (https://www.amfrs.ca/contact).

Selena Cole

Vice President and Wildlife Safety Program Lead AMFRS