Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department
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The Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department provides firefighting and medical first responder service across all of Savary Island. The fire halls are staffed on a volunteer basis. For volunteering opportunities, please contact the qRD main office at 604-485-2260.
CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTION LEVEL
NO FIRES ALLOWED OF ANY SIZE
Effective as of NOON Thursday, May 7, 2026
Submit a Burn Pile Notification (Under current ban, burn piles are prohibited)
In accordance with Bylaw 549, every person who intends to construct and ignite a burn pile of material that is larger than 1 metre in diameter and 1 metre in height must notify the Fire Chief at least 24 hours ahead of igniting the burn pile.
Please remember, per Bylaw 549: Every person who ignites or maintains an outdoor fire must ensure that the fire is: (a) under control at all times; (b) supervised by a competent person who is at least 16 years old; (c) more than 15 meters from any building; (d) more than 3 meters from any combustible material; (e) immediately adjacent to a sufficient supply of water or other substance that could extinguish the fire; and (f) located in an area where all flammable material has been removed down to mineral soil for at least one (1) metre in all directions from the outer perimeter of the fire. No person shall construct or ignite a burn pile where the material to be burned is larger than 3 metres in diameter and 2 metres in height.
Informed Consent to Collect, Store and Disclose Personal Data
The qRD, in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, may collect the personal information of clients/customers/members in order to perform Regional District duties and functions.
Our privacy commitment includes ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information of clients/customers/members and allowing our clients/customers/members to request access to, and correction of, their personal information upon request. This data will be used to inform the Savary Island Fire Department of burn pile locations and will be shared with the Savary Island Fire Department.
By completing this email notification, participants consent to collection, use, and disclosure of information received as part of this purpose. To learn more about our commitment to Privacy Management, please visit our website at: qathet.ca/privacy-management-program-and-personal-information-directory.
Questions about the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information may be directed to Michelle Jones, Corporate Officer, by phone at 604-485-2260 or email via administration@qathet.ca.
Service Area:
Contact:
Fire Chief: Doug Corbett
Email the Fire Chief:
Main Fire Hall Location: 1847 Savary Island Road, Savary Island, BC
Fire Hall 2 East Location: 2856 Vancouver Blvd, Savary Island, BC
Fire Hall 3 West Location: 1134 Vancouver Blvd, Savary Island, BC
Mailing Address: PO Box 79, Lund, BC V0N 2G0
Outdoor Fire Regulations:
Outdoor fires, including campfires and burn piles, are regulated by:
Savary Island Outdoor Fire Control Bylaw No. 549
Savary Island Fire Insurance Grading Information:
In 2017, through dedication and training in the SIVFD, volunteers were able to achieve improved insurance grading for all properties on Savary Island.
Have a Fire Extinguisher Handy!
In the event of a fire, time is critical. A fire extinguisher can deal with many small fire incidents before they become big ones. Know where your fire extinguisher is and ensure that it is in working condition.