What's New:

Fire Prevention Week Open House / Pancake Breakfast

Fire Prevention WeekOpen House / Pancake Breakfast Thank You to all the community members who came out to learn more about our emergency fire services… and enjoy our delicious pancake breakfast.We collected just under $800 in donations which will go a long way with...

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CVRD News: Get Your Fireworks Permit First

CVRD Fireworks Permits October 10, 2023 The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) requires a fireworks permit prior to setting off fireworks for properties within Electoral Areas A, B or C. Please click the attached link for more information from the CVRD. CVRD News:...

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Fire Prevention Week – 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 🙂

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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...

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Santa Parade and Food Drive 2023

REMINDER! Chipper Program starts today Nov. 27th!

No Cost Chipper Service 2023They are starting in the south from Cougar Creek and working their way to Spindrift Rd in the north.

Above and Beyond Tree Service

FireSmart free yard waste wood debris pick-up

The Comox Valley Regional District and K’ómoks First Nation using Community Resiliency Investment grant funding are offering a FREE yard waste and wood debris pick-up. The program is to encourage FireSmart safety on properties by removing excess yard waste and wood debris that could easily spread fires to homes.

Residents are encouraged to FireSmart their property by
bringing excess wood debris at the end of their driveway before the morning of:
Nov 27 2023
Wood debris will be picked up throughout the day,
chipped and disposed of for FREE.

Please click here for “the rules” and more information (PDF)

chipper service 2023 sponsors

Union Bay Fire Rescue and Fanny Bay Fire Rescue are accepting applications!

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 Prevention Week Open House / Pancake Breakfast

    Fire Prevention WeekOpen House / Pancake Breakfast Thank You to all the community members who came out to learn more about our emergency fire services… and enjoy our delicious pancake breakfast.We collected just under $800 in donations which will go a long way with...

    read more

    CVRD News: Get Your Fireworks Permit First

    CVRD Fireworks Permits October 10, 2023 The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) requires a fireworks permit prior to setting off fireworks for properties within Electoral Areas A, B or C. Please click the attached link for more information from the CVRD. CVRD News:...

    read more

    Fire Prevention Week – 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 🙂

    read more

    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...

    read more
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    You will receive an email notification when we add new posts to this website.

    Fireworks Information
    Firesmart BC

    Can I burn?


    1.  Burning Ban status:
    No burning bans

    2.  Fire Danger Rating:

    Fire Danger Rating Low

    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
    https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6d288bc667b24528a5c1e3b4c0373d07 

    5.  Use Burning Safety Precautions
    Click here for the Open Burning Information Poster

    Open Fire Regulations Poster

    Join Our Team

    Click here to go to our Recruitment Page!

    Contact Info

    Chief:
    Ian W Ham
    firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca

    Assistant Chief Operations UB
    Sandy Pridmore
    ac@unionbayfirerescue.ca

    Assistant Chief Operations FB
    Max Mielke
    acofb@unionbayfirerescue.ca

    Assistant Chief Training UB/FB
    D'Arcy Rainey
    training_ac@unionbayfirerescue.ca

    Training Captain UB
    Martin McRae
    training_ato@unionbayfirerescue.ca

    Training Captain FB
    Steve Strachan
    atofb@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

    Email: firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca