Fire Prevention
What's New:
Awards Banquet 2025
Awards Banquet 2025November 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...
Thank You to Our Communities – No Cost Chipper Program
Union Bay / Fanny BayNo Cost Chipper ProgramDec 3 - 4 2025 Thank You to Our Communities Union Bay/Fanny Bay Fire Rescue would like to extend a sincere thank you to all residents who participated in this year’s Chipper Program. With an estimated 40 households taking...
Construction for Union Bay Fire Hall Kicks Off
Construction for Union Bay Fire Hall Kicks Off December 4, 2025 Construction has officially kicked off for the Union Bay Fire Hall, celebrating the power of partnership and a shared dedication to community safety and sustainability. The winning contractor for the...
Comox Valley Fire Chiefs Remind Owners of RV Safety
Comox Valley Fire Chiefs Remind Owners of RV Safety December 9, 2025 The Comox Valley Fire Chiefs Association would like to remind residents on the importance of Recreational Vehicle (RV) safety and what you can do to reduce your risk of danger and accident...
FireSmart BC Network Website is Live!
We’re excited to let you know about the launch of the FireSmart BC Network, our new online resource library designed specifically for FireSmart Coordinators like you.
The site is your one-stop hub for everything you need to support your work– including posters, graphics, videos, photos, key program information, and a wide variety of FireSmart resources. It’s all organized and easy to access so you can find what you need, when you need it.
So be sure to add this new website to your bookmarks: https://www.firesmartbcnetwork.ca/
We hope this new platform will make your outreach and education efforts even more effective. If you have any questions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you.
Thanks for all the important work you do!
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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:
Awards Banquet 2025
Awards Banquet 2025November 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...
Thank You to Our Communities – No Cost Chipper Program
Union Bay / Fanny BayNo Cost Chipper ProgramDec 3 - 4 2025 Thank You to Our Communities Union Bay/Fanny Bay Fire Rescue would like to extend a sincere thank you to all residents who participated in this year’s Chipper Program. With an estimated 40 households taking...
Construction for Union Bay Fire Hall Kicks Off
Construction for Union Bay Fire Hall Kicks Off December 4, 2025 Construction has officially kicked off for the Union Bay Fire Hall, celebrating the power of partnership and a shared dedication to community safety and sustainability. The winning contractor for the...
Comox Valley Fire Chiefs Remind Owners of RV Safety
Comox Valley Fire Chiefs Remind Owners of RV Safety December 9, 2025 The Comox Valley Fire Chiefs Association would like to remind residents on the importance of Recreational Vehicle (RV) safety and what you can do to reduce your risk of danger and accident...
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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