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...
FANNY BAY WATERWORKS
WATER CONSERVATION POLICY
TO THE RESIDENTS AND USERS OF FANNY BAY WATERWORKS
Our aquifer is a limited resource that we ALL must share. As in previous years, we are requesting that you adhere to responsible “summertime” restrictions from May 1 through September 30. The Waterworks’ mandate is simply to supply potable drinking water for use inside our homes. The bottom line is that during the summer months we all need to conserve water. Residents are to be commended for their efforts last year as our wells were never under stress, even though some other wells in the surrounding areas were.
The conservation policy is simple. We recommend that outside watering only be done every second day. Even house numbers may water on even numbered days and odd numbers on odd numbered days, for a maximum of two (2) hours per day.
When watering gardens please use a water restriction nozzle, a timed drip watering system, or soaker hose watering method. Please avoid using sprinklers and water spraying, as these tend to waste a lot of water. Please avoid using water for watering lawns, washing vehicles, filling pools, and other non-essential uses.
The fire danger sign on the highway is a good indicator for increased effort in conserving water. Another indicator is Cougar Creek which charges our aquifer. When it is low our aquifer is low.
EVERYONE’S HELP IS REQUIRED. PLEASE CONSERVE WATER.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in conserving our water! Should we encounter extreme weather or other difficulties we will let you know.
Be sure to check out our new Facebook page for occasional information and water conservation tips.
Have a wonderful summer!
Trustees: Wayne Rideout, David Fast, Tony Schultes
Fanny Bay Waterworks District
Comox Valley is Kicking off
Emergency Preparedness Week
Comox Valley Regional FireSmart™ and Resilience Committee are proud to kick off Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4-10) with Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Come to Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
(4839 Headquarters Road, Courtenay)
More information: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news/comox-valley-kicking-emergency-preparedness-week
Free Yard Waste Drop-Off to Support FireSmart™ Preparedness
The Comox Valley FireSmart™ Resilience Committee, in partnership with Vancouver Island Enterprises, is pleased to announce a collaborative effort to host a free yard waste drop-off program from April 15 – May 15 to help residents create more wildfire-resistant properties.
Residents can bring their yard waste to 1200 Knight Road in Comox, seven days per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Accepted Materials: Leaves, grass clippings, branches up to 3 inches in diameter, plants. Materials can be loose or in paper yard waste bags.
- Not Accepted: Food waste, plastic bags, rocks, or concrete, root balls, and stumps.
Help us help you by marking your property with a reflective address sign
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue is asking residents to help make their homes easy to find.
To aid with address identification, the department is excited to announce the launch of a new Reflective Address Sign program.
In an emergency, every second counts. A few minutes may be too late in a medical emergency or fire. The quicker the Department can reach your home in a crisis, the faster they can help. After nightfall or in adverse weather conditions, it can be challenging to identify a house or locate a particular driveway, especially in rural areas.
To make your home easier to find, Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue is asking that you participate in the Reflective Address Sign program. The Program provides a prominent way of displaying your home address and helps our emergency personnel deliver the assistance needed quickly during an emergency. Used in many municipalities, these blue and white reflective markers are all the same colour and shape and are easier to see by approaching emergency responders during night hours or bad weather conditions.
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be contributing to the cost of the signs to support community participation. Residents can order a sign for $20. Signs can be paid for in advance at Union Bay Fire Hall, located at 5471 Island Hwy S Monday to Thursday, or upon delivery if ordered via email or phone. When you order a sign, a firefighter could come to your home to determine the marker’s best location if needed.
To order,
- drop into the Union Bay Fire Hall (call-in advance to ensure the office is open)
- email 250Sign@gmail.com
- call 250 444-SIGN (7446)
- signup at Union Bay Firehall during the pancake breakfast Oct 6, 9am – 12pm.
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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:
No Burning Bans
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
Fire Chief
Union Bay - Fanny Bay Fire Rescue
Ian W Ham
firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Operations UB
Sandy Pridmore
ac@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Operations FB
Max Mielke
acofb@fannybayfirerescue.ca
Training Captain UB/FB
Al Roberts
training_ato@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Training UB/FB
Steve Strachan
training_ac@fannybayfirerescue.ca
Training Captain FB
Jon Zand
training_ato1@fannybayfirerescue.ca
Training Captain UB
Travis Mepham
training_ato2@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