What's New:
Working Together
Tuesday was a busy day for Union Bay and Fanny Bay Fire. July 25th started out with ladder testing for 3 departments, Union Bay, Fanny Bay and Ships Point. In total 19 ladders were inspected and subjected to a number of tests to confirm serviceability. All passed...
Union Bay Fire and Fanny Bay Fire Join Forces
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) recently completed a fire service review. One of the findings of the review was to explore implementing a consolidated service area and to integrate two or more fire departments to serve the southern section of the region. Due...
High Risk Activity Ban – Starting Friday, July 7th
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue would like to remind members of the community that during periods of heightened forest fire danger, certain work activities may start forest fires. In order to reduce the risk of forest fires, these “high risk activities” are banned...
Royston Elementary Kindergarten Fire Station Tour
Fire Station Tour Union Bay Fire Rescue was very pleased to have Royston Elementary Division 1 Kindergarten join the department for a live fire station tour! Thank you to Fire Fighter James Maxwell and Captain Al Roberts for their tour including: Learning about...
July 26 Update:
The High Risk Activity Ban has been lifted at this time, but please watch for changing conditions.
Campfire Ban remains in place.
Tuesday was a busy day for Union Bay and Fanny Bay Fire.
July 25th started out with ladder testing for 3 departments, Union Bay, Fanny Bay and Ships Point. In total 19 ladders were inspected and subjected to a number of tests to confirm serviceability. All passed 😊
Union Bay and Fanny Bay teams training continued at Tuesday nights practice with the crews practicing tanker operations with Union Bay Engine 25 and Fanny Bay Tanker 84. Crews also did equipment checks on the Forestry Trailer with an introduction for the Fanny Bay members.
Another Crew continued with Auto Ex training and putting the tools to work.
Union Bay Fire and Fanny Bay Fire
First Joint Training – July 11
Red Crew will be familiarizing themselves on the auto ex equipment for the next 5 weeks of training. White Crew started district familiarization.
Red Crew – Auto Extrication Tool Familiarization
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:
Working Together
Tuesday was a busy day for Union Bay and Fanny Bay Fire. July 25th started out with ladder testing for 3 departments, Union Bay, Fanny Bay and Ships Point. In total 19 ladders were inspected and subjected to a number of tests to confirm serviceability. All passed...
Union Bay Fire and Fanny Bay Fire Join Forces
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) recently completed a fire service review. One of the findings of the review was to explore implementing a consolidated service area and to integrate two or more fire departments to serve the southern section of the region. Due...
High Risk Activity Ban – Starting Friday, July 7th
Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue would like to remind members of the community that during periods of heightened forest fire danger, certain work activities may start forest fires. In order to reduce the risk of forest fires, these “high risk activities” are banned...
Royston Elementary Kindergarten Fire Station Tour
Fire Station Tour Union Bay Fire Rescue was very pleased to have Royston Elementary Division 1 Kindergarten join the department for a live fire station tour! Thank you to Fire Fighter James Maxwell and Captain Al Roberts for their tour including: Learning about...
Can I burn?

1. Burning Ban status:
Ban on Campfires,
Yard Waste,
Category 2 & 3
High Risk Activity Lifted July 26 - Please watch for changing conditions
2. Fire Danger Rating:

3. Apply for Union 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
Click here for Venting Index
5. Use Burning Safety Precautions
Click here for the Open Burning Information Poster
Join Our Team
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Contact Info
Chief:
Ian W Ham
firechief@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Operations
Sandy Pridmore
ac@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Training
D'Arcy Rainey
training_ac@unionbayfirerescue.ca
Assistant Chief Training FB
Max Mielke
actfb@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