What's New:
CVRD – Stage 1 water restrictions in effect May 1st
Stage 1 water restrictions will come into effect on May 1 for the Black Creek-Oyster Bay, Comox Valley, Royston and Union Bay Water Systems. Under stage 1, lawn and garden sprinkling is permitted between the hours of 5 am – 8 am and 7 pm – 10 pm, on Tuesday, Thursday...
Fanny Bay Waterworks – Water Restriction Notice 2024
FANNY BAY WATERWORKSWATER CONSERVATION POLICY TO THE RESIDENTS AND USERS OF FANNY BAY WATERWORKS Our aquifer is a limited resource that we ALL must share. The forecast is for an even hotter summer and there are already forest fires burning in BC, although not on the...
Valley Wide Category 2 and 3 Fire Ban – April 30, 2024 @ Noon
Valley WideCategory 2 and 3 Fire BanApril 30, 2024 @ Noon Hello Everyone Given our unseasonably dry fall / winter and current warm dry weather there is an increased risk of wildfire. Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be joining other CVRD Departments as well as...
UB/FB Fire Rescue Training Notice
UB/FB FIRE RESCUE TRAINING NOTICE Residents in the Tappin St. / Old Union Bay School area Union Bay/Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be undertaking a large-scale training scenario at the old Union Bay School on April 23rd, 2024, in the evening at approximately 7pm. Please...
Category 1 (Camp Fire) Fire Ban will be lifted
Aug 28, 2024 @ Noon
Hello EveryoneUnion Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be lifting the current Category 1 (Campfire Ban) as of Aug 28, 2024 at noon. This does not effect the Category 2 (Including Yard Waste) and 3 Fire Ban.
Some Helpful links:
https://wildfireready.gov.bc.ca/
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status
https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
Thank You,
UB/FB Fire Rescue
Stage 2 Water Restrictions will come into effect on July 1st for the Black Creek-Oyster Bay and Comox Valley Water Systems which includes residents of the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, and portions of all three electoral areas. Under Stage 2 water restrictions, lawn and garden sprinkling is permitted between the hours of 6:00 am – 8:00 am and 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm, on Tuesday and Saturday for even numbered addresses and Wednesday and Sunday for odd numbered addresses.
For more info: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news/stage-2-water-restrictions-take-effect-july-1st-0
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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:
CVRD – Stage 1 water restrictions in effect May 1st
Stage 1 water restrictions will come into effect on May 1 for the Black Creek-Oyster Bay, Comox Valley, Royston and Union Bay Water Systems. Under stage 1, lawn and garden sprinkling is permitted between the hours of 5 am – 8 am and 7 pm – 10 pm, on Tuesday, Thursday...
Fanny Bay Waterworks – Water Restriction Notice 2024
FANNY BAY WATERWORKSWATER CONSERVATION POLICY TO THE RESIDENTS AND USERS OF FANNY BAY WATERWORKS Our aquifer is a limited resource that we ALL must share. The forecast is for an even hotter summer and there are already forest fires burning in BC, although not on the...
Valley Wide Category 2 and 3 Fire Ban – April 30, 2024 @ Noon
Valley WideCategory 2 and 3 Fire BanApril 30, 2024 @ Noon Hello Everyone Given our unseasonably dry fall / winter and current warm dry weather there is an increased risk of wildfire. Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be joining other CVRD Departments as well as...
UB/FB Fire Rescue Training Notice
UB/FB FIRE RESCUE TRAINING NOTICE Residents in the Tappin St. / Old Union Bay School area Union Bay/Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be undertaking a large-scale training scenario at the old Union Bay School on April 23rd, 2024, in the evening at approximately 7pm. Please...
Can I burn?
1. Burning Ban status:
Burning ban:
Category 2 & 3
(incl. yard waste)
No Campfire Ban
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
https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6d288bc667b24528a5c1e3b4c0373d07
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 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