![]() “My response time was about six minutes and it was fully involved when I got there,” Murphy said of the fire, which saw LLHFD members close the highway for a time due to concerns the nearby power poles would catch fire. 26 which unfortunately resulted in the loss of the home for the owner, but thankfully no injuries. Most recently, the LLHVFD also responded to a fully involved structure fire Sept. The LLHVFD average between 60 to 70 calls per year, with 90 per cent of those being motor vehicle incidents due to the fact Highway 97 runs through the community. “Anybody that volunteers for a volunteer fire department and search and rescue are in my eyes top notch because they are only there to support the community.” ![]() “If I didn’t have such a supportive crew, I wouldn’t take on the challenge,” said Murphy, noting he has a lot of respect for his team. Murphy said his longevity in his demanding volunteer position is directly linked to the camaraderie within the team. Located inside what was once the old Lac La Hache elementary school, the LLHVFD is led by 15-year Fire Chief Terry Murphy along with about 20 firefighters ready to assist their community at a moment’s notice.ĭepartment members meet once a week on Wednesdays and the LLHVFD is always open to recruiting new members. The Lac La Hache Volunteer Fire Department (LLHVFD) has a long history of helping its community in times of need. 100 Mile House South Cariboo 2017 Official Visitor Guide.
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