NRRM to host celebration of life for late firefighter

FORT NELSON, B.C. — Flags will be flying at half-mast throughout Fort Nelson and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) on Friday in honour of a firefighter who passed away last year.

The municipality announced via social media on Wednesday, April 23rd, that a “celebration of life” ceremony is being held to commemorate Ryan Kerr.

Kerr passed away in December of 2024 while travelling outside of the community to visit family members for Christmas. His passing led to the municipality lowering flags to half mast and temporarily closing several municipal facilities for multiple days.

“Our thoughts are with Ryan’s loved ones and all who had the privilege of working alongside him,” the NRRM’s announcement reads. “His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the community he helped keep safe.”

The public celebration of life ceremony will be held on Friday, April 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre in Fort Nelson. No advanced registration is required to attend.

For residents interested in viewing the ceremony who can’t attend, a livestream will also be available.