Recruitment
What's New:
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...
Category 1 (Camp Fire) Fire Ban will be lifted Sept 3 @ noon
Category 1 (Camp Fire) Fire Banwill be liftedSept 3, 2026 @ Noon Hello Everyone Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be lifting the current Category 1 (Campfire) Ban as of Sept 3, 2026 at noon. This does not effect the Category 2 (Backyard burning) and Category 3...
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
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What's New:
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...
Category 1 (Camp Fire) Fire Ban will be lifted Sept 3 @ noon
Category 1 (Camp Fire) Fire Banwill be liftedSept 3, 2026 @ Noon Hello Everyone Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue will be lifting the current Category 1 (Campfire) Ban as of Sept 3, 2026 at noon. This does not effect the Category 2 (Backyard burning) and Category 3...
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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