What's New:
Fire Prevention Week Open House / Colouring Contest
October starts fire prevention week and Union Bay Fire Rescue would like to invite the community to stop by the hall for a coffee and doughnut on Sunday Oct 3, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
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Union Bay Fire Rescue is also inviting younger residents to email the fire hall pictures of their coloured Fire Prevention posters or their own illustrations showing the importance of working smoke alarms.
Open Burning Ban Lifted within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area.
Effective at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Standard Time, Thursday September 16, 2021, all open fires will again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The lifting of the ban is the result of recent rainfall that has reduced the wildfire risk in the region, along with the return of seasonal temperatures.
Thank You to Alexis and Gloria Royer
Union Bay Fire Rescue would like to say…….
THANK YOU
To Alexis and Gloria Royer for their hard work and generous donation of time spent “refreshing” the Union Bay Fire Hall meeting room.
Open Burning Ban in effect. This includes campfires, and as of July 13, 2021 @ 12:00pm will also include High Risk Activities.
In accordance with the BC Wildfire Act, the CVRD Fire departments have enacted their high risk activities bylaw. This ban applies to all Fire Protection areas within the Comox Valley (City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, and Village of Cumberland not included). In...
Open Burning Ban Lifted within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area.
Effective at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Standard Time, Thursday September 16, 2021. All open fires will again be permitted within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area. The lifting of the ban is the result of recent rainfall that has reduced the wildfire risk in the region, along with the return of seasonal temperatures.
This means that Campfires, Category 2 and 3 open fires, and Resource Management Burning will be permitted within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area.
The public is asked to undertake open burning responsibly and to follow guidance to ensure their burning is conducted in a safe manner.
Meet & Greet
October starts fire prevention week and Union Bay Fire Rescue would like to invite the community to stop by the hall for a coffee and doughnut on
Sunday Oct 3,
10:00am to 1:00pm.
Outside of the hall, members will be happy to discuss fire prevention and tour the trucks.
Please come down and meet the department
Colouring Contest
Union Bay Fire Rescue is also inviting younger residents to email the fire hall pictures of their coloured Fire Prevention posters or their own illustrations showing the importance of working smoke alarms
- Fire Prevention colouring posters can be downloaded here
- Colouring Posters can also be picked up at the Union Bay Market and the Union Bay Credit Union.
- Completed pictures can be emailed to firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca
- Pictures will be posted to the fire department website.
Click here to view entries!
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Union Bay Fire Rescue is committed to providing professional, efficient and effective services to all residents and visitors of Union Bay. Our mission will be accomplished through training, education and fire prevention. When called upon; we will….
- Provide a rapid and professional response to a emergency
- Attempt to minimize loss of life and property from fire, or disaster
- Show compassion for those involved
- Be committed to protection of the environment
What's New:
Fire Prevention Week Open House / Colouring Contest
October starts fire prevention week and Union Bay Fire Rescue would like to invite the community to stop by the hall for a coffee and doughnut on Sunday Oct 3, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
*****
Union Bay Fire Rescue is also inviting younger residents to email the fire hall pictures of their coloured Fire Prevention posters or their own illustrations showing the importance of working smoke alarms.
Open Burning Ban Lifted within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area.
Effective at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Standard Time, Thursday September 16, 2021, all open fires will again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The lifting of the ban is the result of recent rainfall that has reduced the wildfire risk in the region, along with the return of seasonal temperatures.
Thank You to Alexis and Gloria Royer
Union Bay Fire Rescue would like to say…….
THANK YOU
To Alexis and Gloria Royer for their hard work and generous donation of time spent “refreshing” the Union Bay Fire Hall meeting room.
Open Burning Ban in effect. This includes campfires, and as of July 13, 2021 @ 12:00pm will also include High Risk Activities.
In accordance with the BC Wildfire Act, the CVRD Fire departments have enacted their high risk activities bylaw. This ban applies to all Fire Protection areas within the Comox Valley (City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, and Village of Cumberland not included). In...
Open Burning
Fire Permits...
when do you need one?
Can I burn?
1. Ensure that there are no Local or Provincial Fire Bans or Restrictions
Local Fire Bans or Restrictions Issued by the Fire Department:
Chief Message: Open Burn Ban Lifted
Effective at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Standard Time, Thursday September 16, 2021, Campfires, Category 2 and 3 open fires, and Resource Management Burning will be permitted within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area.
2. Ensure that the venting conditions will allow for burning in the area
3. Use burning safety precautions
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Click here to go to our Recruitment Page!
Contact Info
Chief:
Ian W Ham CD
Assistant Chief Training:
D'Arcy Rainey
Assistant Chief Operations:
Sandy Pridmore
5471 S. Island Hwy
PO Box 70
Union Bay, BC V0R 3B0
For all emergencies
dial 911
For Non-Emergencies
Phone: (250) 335-2345
