What's New:
CV Emergency Program – Casualty Simulation Makeup Training for Air Disaster Exercise
(space is limited) Have you ever wanted to learn the art of makeup for simulation purposes - just like in the movies? Moulage is the art of casualty simulation makeup. This moulage training is being offered by St John Ambulance over three consecutive evenings (April...
Amateur Radio Course – Updated Email Address
Amateur Radio Course - Updated Email Address Join the Comox Valley Emergency Radio Communications Team Would you like to be involved during an emergency or disaster affecting the Comox Valley? You can do that by volunteering becoming a radio operator with the Comox...
Offering Basic Ham Radio License Course
The Comox Valley Emergency Program’s Emergency Radio Team is offering a training course for earning a Basic Amateur Radio License. More commonly known as “Ham” radio, amateur radio is fun and a crucial tool used during times of emergency or disaster. The primary...
Fire Fighter Awards and Appreciation Banquet
Union Bay Fire Rescue held its annual Fire Fighter Awards and Community Appreciation banquet on Saturday Dec 3, 2022. The event was held at the Union Bay Community Centre. Included in the celebrations were retired honorary fire fighters, CVRD Manager of Community...
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.
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- 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
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:
CV Emergency Program – Casualty Simulation Makeup Training for Air Disaster Exercise
(space is limited) Have you ever wanted to learn the art of makeup for simulation purposes - just like in the movies? Moulage is the art of casualty simulation makeup. This moulage training is being offered by St John Ambulance over three consecutive evenings (April...
Amateur Radio Course – Updated Email Address
Amateur Radio Course - Updated Email Address Join the Comox Valley Emergency Radio Communications Team Would you like to be involved during an emergency or disaster affecting the Comox Valley? You can do that by volunteering becoming a radio operator with the Comox...
Offering Basic Ham Radio License Course
The Comox Valley Emergency Program’s Emergency Radio Team is offering a training course for earning a Basic Amateur Radio License. More commonly known as “Ham” radio, amateur radio is fun and a crucial tool used during times of emergency or disaster. The primary...
Fire Fighter Awards and Appreciation Banquet
Union Bay Fire Rescue held its annual Fire Fighter Awards and Community Appreciation banquet on Saturday Dec 3, 2022. The event was held at the Union Bay Community Centre. Included in the celebrations were retired honorary fire fighters, CVRD Manager of Community...
Can I burn?

1. Burning Ban status:
Ban on Yard Waste,
Category 2 & 3
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