Recruitment
What's New:
Santa Claus is Coming to Union Bay
Please mark Dec. 11, 2021 on your calendar and join with Union Bay Fire Rescue Members on the Second Annual Food Drive through our community.
We will be collecting donations and non-perishables to be delivered to the Comox Valley Food Bank to help over the holiday season.
Looking forward to seeing you out there again this year.
Remembrance Day
Hello Union Bay I ask for your indulgence while I take this opportunity to share my personal observations from this year’s Remembrance Day . Even though we were not able to organize a formal Remembrance Day ceremony (due to COVID), a small community gathering did...
Permits are required prior to setting off fireworks within the Comox Valley Regional District Electoral Areas.
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) requires permits prior to setting off fireworks for properties within Electoral Areas A, B or C. Fireworks in the rural areas are only allowed to be set off on property you own or with the owner’s permission. The sale of...
Fire Prevention Week Colouring Contest Winners!!!
Union Bay Fire Rescue saw numerous entries for the Fire Prevention Week Colouring Contest during the last few weeks. All entries can be viewed on the department website www.unionbayfirerescue.ca Aurora, Olive and Sam were the lucky winners. By fire truck delivery, all...
Dedication, motivation, and collaboration lie at the heart of Union Bay Fire Rescue volunteers. Our volunteers take on a range of important roles within the department and are highly trained for emergency fire, rescue, medical, and other related services. Their efforts make a real difference to the community of Union Bay.
Volunteer fire fighter recruitment for Union Bay Fire Rescue is now open!
Attend an information session at the Hall by:
Calling 250 335 2345
Emailing firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca
UBFR Orientation Guide (PDF)
UBFR application form
What's New:
Santa Claus is Coming to Union Bay
Please mark Dec. 11, 2021 on your calendar and join with Union Bay Fire Rescue Members on the Second Annual Food Drive through our community.
We will be collecting donations and non-perishables to be delivered to the Comox Valley Food Bank to help over the holiday season.
Looking forward to seeing you out there again this year.
Remembrance Day
Hello Union Bay I ask for your indulgence while I take this opportunity to share my personal observations from this year’s Remembrance Day . Even though we were not able to organize a formal Remembrance Day ceremony (due to COVID), a small community gathering did...
Permits are required prior to setting off fireworks within the Comox Valley Regional District Electoral Areas.
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) requires permits prior to setting off fireworks for properties within Electoral Areas A, B or C. Fireworks in the rural areas are only allowed to be set off on property you own or with the owner’s permission. The sale of...
Fire Prevention Week Colouring Contest Winners!!!
Union Bay Fire Rescue saw numerous entries for the Fire Prevention Week Colouring Contest during the last few weeks. All entries can be viewed on the department website www.unionbayfirerescue.ca Aurora, Olive and Sam were the lucky winners. By fire truck delivery, all...
Open Burning
Fire Permits...
when do you need one?
Can I burn?
1. Ensure that there are no Local or Provincial Fire Bans or Restrictions
Local Fire Bans or Restrictions Issued by the Fire Department:
Chief Message: Open Burn Ban Lifted
Effective at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Standard Time, Thursday September 16, 2021, Campfires, Category 2 and 3 open fires, and Resource Management Burning will be permitted within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area.
2. Ensure that the venting conditions will allow for burning in the area
3. Use burning safety precautions
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
