What's New:
New Bylaw for Union Bay
The Comox Valley Regional District is pleased to announce the adoption of the new Union Bay Fire Protection Service Regulation Bylaw No. 688. This bylaw addresses the regulation of industrial burn piles, residential or “yard waste” burning, beach fires and camp fires...
FireSmart BC
Wildfire is a risk that all British Columbians need to be prepared for. Visit the FireSmart BC Website link: https://firesmartbc.ca/ to learn more about protecting your home and your community from wildfire.
Thank You, Union Bay!
Union Bay Fire Rescue extends its sincere Thank you to the community of Union Bay for making this year’s Christmas food drive a huge success.
Over $1000 in donations and a cube truck full of non-perishable food will help to replenish the shelves at the Comox Valley Food Bank.
Santa Claus is Coming to Union Bay
Please mark Dec. 11, 2021 on your calendar and join with Union Bay Fire Rescue Members on the Second Annual Food Drive through our community.
We will be collecting donations and non-perishables to be delivered to the Comox Valley Food Bank to help over the holiday season.
Looking forward to seeing you out there again this year.
No Cost Chipper Service
May 30, 2022
Do you have fallen branches, overgrown brush and other vegetation that needs chipping?
Union Bay Fire Rescue and the Comox Valley Regional District will be offering the residents of Union Bay an alternative to burning or hauling hazardous brush.
Union Bay Fire Rescue Supporting Safe Burning Practices
Fire Permits
Fire permits help keep the department informed about burning activities. A fire permit details safe burning practices that can help reduce property damage, personal injury and wildfires.
Fire Permits are required April 1 to Oct 31 for all open burning in the Union Bay fire protection area, except for campfires.
Large, machine piled, industrial Category 3 burns require permits year-round.
Getting a Permit
Fire permits are free of charge and can be completed online, by printable PDF or completed in person at the fire department (by appointment)
Click here for the online application
Click here for a printable PDF
Permit Cancellations
If fire hazards change in the area, fire permits may be cancelled. Permit holders will need to check the Union Bay Fire Rescue website prior to burning to ensure that fire bans are not in effect and that conditions are right for burning.
Questions???
Feel free to contact Union Bay Fire Rescue
– We are happy to help –
Call: 250 335 2345
Or email: firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca
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:
New Bylaw for Union Bay
The Comox Valley Regional District is pleased to announce the adoption of the new Union Bay Fire Protection Service Regulation Bylaw No. 688. This bylaw addresses the regulation of industrial burn piles, residential or “yard waste” burning, beach fires and camp fires...
FireSmart BC
Wildfire is a risk that all British Columbians need to be prepared for. Visit the FireSmart BC Website link: https://firesmartbc.ca/ to learn more about protecting your home and your community from wildfire.
Thank You, Union Bay!
Union Bay Fire Rescue extends its sincere Thank you to the community of Union Bay for making this year’s Christmas food drive a huge success.
Over $1000 in donations and a cube truck full of non-perishable food will help to replenish the shelves at the Comox Valley Food Bank.
Santa Claus is Coming to Union Bay
Please mark Dec. 11, 2021 on your calendar and join with Union Bay Fire Rescue Members on the Second Annual Food Drive through our community.
We will be collecting donations and non-perishables to be delivered to the Comox Valley Food Bank to help over the holiday season.
Looking forward to seeing you out there again this year.
Can I burn?
1. Burning Ban status:
No Restrictions Currently in Place
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
Join Our Team
Click here to go to our Recruitment Page!
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