Fire Prevention
What's New:
Free Yard Waste Drop-Off to Support FireSmart™ Preparedness
The Comox Valley FireSmart™ Resilience Committee, in partnership with Vancouver Island Enterprises, is pleased to announce a collaborative effort to host a free yard waste drop-off program from April 15 – May 15 to help residents create more wildfire-resistant...
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Permit Reminder 2025
This is a friendly reminder that fire permits will once again be required as of April 1, 2025. If you plan to conduct any open burning, please ensure you obtain the necessary permit before proceeding. Additionally, please remember that the venting index must always...
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue Annual Awards Banquet 2024
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue Annual Awards Banquet 2024 On Nov 29, 2024 we hosted the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue Annual Awards Banquet at the Fanny Bay Inn, an evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements and recognizing the hard work and...
Christmas Message 2024
As the holiday season approaches, the men and women of Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the communities we are proud to serve. This time of year is a reminder of the importance of coming together as a...
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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – May 4, 2024
Neighbourhood Grant Funding is available through
FireSmart Canada
Click here for more information on the grant and for tips on how to firesmart your home. (CVRD website).
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Get event ideas and materials to promote your event:
Click here for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day resources such as the Prep Day Toolkit.
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Local FireSmart Representatives (LFRs)
Local FireSmart Representatives (LFRs) are the primary catalyst for achieving FireSmart’s greater goal: motivating and engaging citizens to plan and take action towards reducing wildfire losses. They serve as the key facilitators of the FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP).
Click here to find your local LFR
Fire Prevention Week 2023
Open House / Pancake Breakfast
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue would like to invite the community to Union Bay Fire Hall Saturday Oct 14, 2023 from 9am—1pm for an Open House and Pancake Breakfast by donation.
Come out and support the members serving our communities.
Hope to see you there 🙂
What's New:
Free Yard Waste Drop-Off to Support FireSmart™ Preparedness
The Comox Valley FireSmart™ Resilience Committee, in partnership with Vancouver Island Enterprises, is pleased to announce a collaborative effort to host a free yard waste drop-off program from April 15 – May 15 to help residents create more wildfire-resistant...
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Permit Reminder 2025
This is a friendly reminder that fire permits will once again be required as of April 1, 2025. If you plan to conduct any open burning, please ensure you obtain the necessary permit before proceeding. Additionally, please remember that the venting index must always...
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue Annual Awards Banquet 2024
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue Annual Awards Banquet 2024 On Nov 29, 2024 we hosted the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue Annual Awards Banquet at the Fanny Bay Inn, an evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements and recognizing the hard work and...
Christmas Message 2024
As the holiday season approaches, the men and women of Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the communities we are proud to serve. This time of year is a reminder of the importance of coming together as a...
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Contact Info
Fire Chief
Union Bay - Fanny Bay Fire Rescue
Ian W Ham
firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Operations UB
Sandy Pridmore
ac@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Operations FB
Max Mielke
acofb@fannybayfirerescue.ca
Training Captain UB/FB
Al Roberts
training_ato@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Training UB/FB
Steve Strachan
training_ac@fannybayfirerescue.ca
Training Captain FB
Jon Zand
training_ato1@fannybayfirerescue.ca
Training Captain UB
Travis Mepham
training_ato2@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