What's New:
Chipper Program 2023
Chipper Program 2023 Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue are pleased to announce that the 2023 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports application for the Comox Valley Region has been approved. A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be sent to contractors shortly. It is...
Open fire prohibitions lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Protection Areas
Open fire prohibitions lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Protection Areas The (Category 1) campfire prohibition and the Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibition will be lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Protection Areas starting at 12:00 noon, Pacific...
Working Together
Tuesday was a busy day for Union Bay and Fanny Bay Fire. July 25th started out with ladder testing for 3 departments, Union Bay, Fanny Bay and Ships Point. In total 19 ladders were inspected and subjected to a number of tests to confirm serviceability. All passed...
Union Bay Fire and Fanny Bay Fire Join Forces
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) recently completed a fire service review. One of the findings of the review was to explore implementing a consolidated service area and to integrate two or more fire departments to serve the southern section of the region. Due...
Chipper Program 2023
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue are pleased to announce that the 2023 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports application for the Comox Valley Region has been approved.
A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be sent to contractors shortly. It is expected that the program will commence in Oct. 2023.
Start dates are expected shortly.
UB/FB Fire Rescue
Open fire prohibitions lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Protection Areas
The (Category 1) campfire prohibition and the Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibition will be lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Protection Areas starting at 12:00 noon, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. This means that all open burning will once again be permitted.
Although fire danger ratings have declined in the area due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, the public is strongly encouraged to continue exercising extreme caution with any fire. It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that burning is done in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with regulations. Before lighting any fire, check to see if any local burning restrictions are in place.
Fire Permits are required within the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Protection Areas April 1—Oct 31. (No permit required for Campfires) Please see our website www.unionbayfirerescue.ca/open-burning
Reminders about Campfires,
A campfire is defined as any fire smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide;
Never light a campfire or keep it burning in windy conditions. Weather can change quickly, and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material;
- Maintain a fireguard around your campfire. This is a fuel-free area where all flammable materials (grass, leaves, kindling, etc.) have been removed right down to the soil;
- Never leave a fire unattended;
- Make sure that any fire is completely extinguished, and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.
UB/FB Fire Rescue
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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:
Chipper Program 2023
Chipper Program 2023 Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue are pleased to announce that the 2023 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports application for the Comox Valley Region has been approved. A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be sent to contractors shortly. It is...
Open fire prohibitions lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Protection Areas
Open fire prohibitions lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Protection Areas The (Category 1) campfire prohibition and the Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibition will be lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Protection Areas starting at 12:00 noon, Pacific...
Working Together
Tuesday was a busy day for Union Bay and Fanny Bay Fire. July 25th started out with ladder testing for 3 departments, Union Bay, Fanny Bay and Ships Point. In total 19 ladders were inspected and subjected to a number of tests to confirm serviceability. All passed...
Union Bay Fire and Fanny Bay Fire Join Forces
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) recently completed a fire service review. One of the findings of the review was to explore implementing a consolidated service area and to integrate two or more fire departments to serve the southern section of the region. Due...
Can I burn?

1. Burning Ban status:
No burning bans as of noon, September 27, 2023
2. Fire Danger Rating:

3. Apply for Union Bay / Fanny Bay Burning Permit
(April 1 to Oct 31)
Click here for Burning Permit
Click here for Fact Sheet / Q&As: Amendments to the Wildfire Regulation 2023 (pdf)
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
firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Operations
Sandy Pridmore
ac@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Training
D'Arcy Rainey
training_ac@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Training FB
Max Mielke
actfb@unionbayfirerescue.ca
5471 S. Island Hwy
PO Box 70
Union Bay, BC V0R 3B0
For all emergencies
dial 911
For Non-Emergencies
Phone: (250) 335-2345