AFBS Update/FireSmart Season

AFBS Update/FireSmart Season

A lot of you have probably been wondering what happens to the Apex Fire Brigade Society (AFBS) now that the RDOS and Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue (AVFR) have taken over the fire service operations and management of the fire services for the Apex community. The AFBS is...
Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon Monoxide Safety

CO is a toxic gas that you can’t see or smell, which can be extremely harmful if you are exposed to it. It is a by-product of burning gasoline, natural gas, propane, wood, oil, kerosene or tobacco. A buildup of CO can result from these fuels not having enough fresh...
FUS Rating and Hydrant Update

FUS Rating and Hydrant Update

I’m sure you have all been waiting on an update in regards to the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) rating within the Apex community. We were able to pursue the FUS rating in earnest as of January 1st when we became an official tax-funded RDOS fire service. As part of...
New Year, Big Changes

New Year, Big Changes

This past year, the Apex Fire Brigade Society (AFBS) and the Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue (AVFR) have seen significant change and success. The most significant change of all is the AVFR being established as our tax-funded fire protection service for the Apex community....
Wood Stove 101

Wood Stove 101

Heating your home with a woodstove seems pretty simple, right? Put wood in the stove, light it and it will provide you with warmth. Surprise – There is a lot more going on in your chimney than you think. Creosote is a by-product of wood combustion, a highly...