Awards Banquet 2025
November 29, 2025
Union Bay/Fanny Bay Fire Rescue was proud to host our Annual Awards Banquet on November 29, 2025, at the Union Bay Community Hall.
This special evening brought together our members, families, partners, and community supporters to celebrate dedication, service, and the outstanding achievements of the past year.
This year’s Recipients:
- Capt Al Roberts – Fire Fighter of the year
- FF Kyle Humphrey – Rookie of the Year
- AC Steve Strachan – Chief’s Award
- FF Mark Schiml – First Responder Award
Years of Service Awards:
- AC Sandy Pridmore – 30 Years of Fire Service
- Capt Al Roberts – 30 Years of Fire Service
- AC Max Mielke – 10 Years of Fire Service
Department Support:
- CVRD Area A Director – Daniel Arbour
- CVRD Manager of Community Services – Doug DeMarzo
- CVRD Rural Regional Fire Chief – Bruce Green
- UB/FBFR Financial Services – Janice Swanson
Community Support:
- FCU Community Financial (division of Vancity) Union Bay
- Union Bay Market
- Gas N Go Buckley Bay
- Fanny Bay Inn
- Canco Fanny Bay
Union Bay–Fanny Bay Fire Rescue would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Laura Agnew and the team at As You Like It for the wonderful catering, to Brent and Jody McKay for providing beverage service, and to the Union Bay Community Hall for graciously hosting our banquet.
Thank you All
Capt Al Roberts – Fire Fighter of the Year
FF Kyle Humphrey – Rookie of the Year
AC Steve Strachan – Chief’s Award
FF Mark Schiml – First Responder Award
AC Sandy Pridmore – 30 Years of Fire Service
Capt Al Roberts – 30 Years of Fire Service
AC Max Mielke – 10 Years of Fire Service
CVRD Area A Director Daniel Arbour
CVRD Manager of Community Services Doug DeMarzo
CVRD Rural Regional Fire Chief Bruce Green
UBFBFR Financial Services – Janice Swanson
FCU Community Financial Union Bay
Union Bay Market
Fanny Bay Inn
Gas N Go Buckley Bay
