What's New:
Fire Fighter Awards and Appreciation Banquet
Union Bay Fire Rescue held its annual Fire Fighter Awards and Community Appreciation banquet on Saturday Dec 3, 2022. The event was held at the Union Bay Community Centre. Included in the celebrations were retired honorary fire fighters, CVRD Manager of Community...
Santa Claus is Coming to Union Bay December 10th!
Saturday, December 10thFood Drive, Toy Drive & Lunch with Santa
Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program Session – Friday, November 25
Hello Everyone The Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) public campaign is in full swing! There are multiple NEPP info sessions happening at a Fire Hall near you this week and next. The sessions will include information on Household and Neighbourhood...
Open fires allowed in the Union Bay Fire Protection Area Nov 1
CVRD Fireworks Ban Still in effect Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, open burning activities will once again be permitted throughout the Union Bay Fire Protection Area. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires have been prohibited...
Union Bay Fire Rescue held its annual Fire Fighter Awards and Community Appreciation banquet on Saturday Dec 3, 2022. The event was held at the Union Bay Community Centre. Included in the celebrations were retired honorary fire fighters, CVRD Manager of Community Services Doug DeMarzo, retired CVRD Fire Services Manager James Bast, and Oyster River Fire Rescue Chief Bruce Green. CVRD Area A Director Daniel Arbour sent his regrets.
The banquet serves as an opportunity to recognize the department member’s long-standing service and outstanding commitment.
Click here to see awards
Join today! Click on our Recruitment tab for more information.
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 Fighter Awards and Appreciation Banquet
Union Bay Fire Rescue held its annual Fire Fighter Awards and Community Appreciation banquet on Saturday Dec 3, 2022. The event was held at the Union Bay Community Centre. Included in the celebrations were retired honorary fire fighters, CVRD Manager of Community...
Santa Claus is Coming to Union Bay December 10th!
Saturday, December 10thFood Drive, Toy Drive & Lunch with Santa
Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program Session – Friday, November 25
Hello Everyone The Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) public campaign is in full swing! There are multiple NEPP info sessions happening at a Fire Hall near you this week and next. The sessions will include information on Household and Neighbourhood...
Open fires allowed in the Union Bay Fire Protection Area Nov 1
CVRD Fireworks Ban Still in effect Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, open burning activities will once again be permitted throughout the Union Bay Fire Protection Area. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires have been prohibited...
Can I burn?

1. Burning Ban status:
No Burning Ban
2. Fire Danger Rating:

3. Apply for Union Bay Burning Permit
(April 1 to Oct 31)
Click here for Burning Permit
4. Ensure that the venting conditions are good on the day of burning by calling the Outdoor Burning Hotline
1-855-262-2876 or visit the website
Click here for Venting Index
5. Use Burning Safety Precautions
Click here for the Open Burning Information Poster
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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