Congratulations!

Union Bay Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Alan Roberts on his recent promotion to Captain.  Al came to the Department in 2022 after retiring from the District of North Vancouver Fire Service.  With over 27 years of service, his knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the department and the community.

Thank you for your commitment to the community and public safety.

Congratulations,
Ian W Ham
Fire Chief UBFR

Union Bay Fire Rescue would like to Thank Roxanne and the Fanny Bay Inn for their very generious donation of $1500 to the Union Bay Volunteer Fire Fighters Association😊

The donation will go towards purchasing new medical equipment for our First Responders.

Thank You, Thank You

Please be advised that a burning ban will be in place
effective 12:00 noon Thursday May 18th for the Union Bay
Fire Protection Area. Yard Waste, Category 2 and
Category 3 open fires will be prohibited.  Additional
restrictions will also include the following activities:

• Fireworks
• Sky Lanterns
• Binary Exploding Targets
• Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description
• Air Curtain Burners

Camp / Beach Fires are still permitted within the Union Bay
Fire Protection Area. We will continue to evaluate the
need for further prohibitions and restrictions.

For more information, please see
https://unionbayfirerescue.ca/open-burning or call the hall 250 335-2345.

Thank you.
Ian Ham – Fire Chief

May 11, 2023: SAFETY ALERT – HEAT STRESS

Hello,
With today’s Special Weather Statement from Environment Canada and the unseasonably elevated temperatures developing over the next few days, it is a good time to review how to reduce the risk of heat stress while working in a hot environment.

Click here for a Safety Alert for Heat Stress that provides information on the warning signs of heat stress and tips to help reduce the risk and prevent heat related injuries at work.

Stay Safe!

Burning Permit Reminder
April 2023

Union Bay Fire Rescue would like to remind all residents within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area that Burning Permits are once again required from April 1 until Oct 31.

• • No Permit required for Campfire / Beach Fire (Max 0.5 meter X 0.5 meter)
  • Permits are required for:
  • Yard Waste (Max 2 meter X 2 Meter)
  • Category 2 Bush / Slash Burning (Max 2 piles burning concurrently not to exceed 2 meters in height and 3 meters in width, or stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 ha)
  • Category 3 Industrial & Resource management Burning (Max 3 or more piles burning concurrently with each not exceeding 2 meters in height and 3 meters in width, or one or more piles exceeding 2 meters in height and 3 meters in width, or one or more windrows, stubble, or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 ha)

Open Burns must also adhere to the Ventilation Index, and the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation.

Please visit the Open Burning / Permits page for more information, and the online permit application.

Quick reference links:

Ventilation Index Interactive Map

Open-Burning-Information-Poster.pdf

Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation

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