Recruitment
What's New:
Free Wood Debris Pick Up
A free FireSmart™ program for Union Bay and Fanny Bay The Comox Valley FireSmart Collaborative is offering free wood debris pick-up from Monday, November 30, to Friday, December 4, 2026. This program is funded through the Community Resiliency Investment Grant...
Category 2 (yard waste) and Category 3 (industrial) Fire Ban will be lifted Sept 30, 2026 @ Noon
Category 2 (yard waste) andCategory 3 (industrial)Fire Ban will be liftedSept 30, 2026 @ Noon Hello Everyone Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be lifting the current Category 2 (Yard waste) and Category 3 (Industrial) Ban as of Sept 30, 2026 at noon. Effective at...
Fire Prevention Week starts Oct 4th – Pancake Breakfast kick-off
Fire Prevention Week™ is October 4–10, 2026. “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Plug in. Power...
CVRD News: Free Yard Debris Drop-Off Returns This Fall to Support FireSmart Preparedness
CVRD News: Free Yard Debris Drop-Off Returns This Fall to Support FireSmart Preparedness Free Yard Debris Drop-Off Returns This Fall to Support FireSmart Preparedness September 22, 2026 Comox Valley residents can dispose of yard debris for free this fall through the...
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
Click here to Download Application Form
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What's New:
Free Wood Debris Pick Up
A free FireSmart™ program for Union Bay and Fanny Bay The Comox Valley FireSmart Collaborative is offering free wood debris pick-up from Monday, November 30, to Friday, December 4, 2026. This program is funded through the Community Resiliency Investment Grant...
Category 2 (yard waste) and Category 3 (industrial) Fire Ban will be lifted Sept 30, 2026 @ Noon
Category 2 (yard waste) andCategory 3 (industrial)Fire Ban will be liftedSept 30, 2026 @ Noon Hello Everyone Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be lifting the current Category 2 (Yard waste) and Category 3 (Industrial) Ban as of Sept 30, 2026 at noon. Effective at...
Fire Prevention Week starts Oct 4th – Pancake Breakfast kick-off
Fire Prevention Week™ is October 4–10, 2026. “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Plug in. Power...
CVRD News: Free Yard Debris Drop-Off Returns This Fall to Support FireSmart Preparedness
CVRD News: Free Yard Debris Drop-Off Returns This Fall to Support FireSmart Preparedness Free Yard Debris Drop-Off Returns This Fall to Support FireSmart Preparedness September 22, 2026 Comox Valley residents can dispose of yard debris for free this fall through the...
Join Our Team
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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