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Reminder about the Time Change this weekend, A good opportunity to check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors British Columbia will be switching to daylight savings time this weekend, The official one-hour time changeover will occur on Sunday March 10th at 2 a.m. Union...

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Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue

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

Comox Valley Regional District

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:

    Time Change Reminder

    Reminder about the Time Change this weekend, A good opportunity to check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors British Columbia will be switching to daylight savings time this weekend, The official one-hour time changeover will occur on Sunday March 10th at 2 a.m. Union...

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    Fireworks Information
    Firesmart BC

    Can I burn?


    1.  Burning Ban status:
    Burning ban:
    Category 2 & 3
    (incl. yard waste)
    No Campfire Ban

    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

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    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