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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.

BURN PILES NOT ALLOWED effective NOON on May 19, 2025.

BC’s guide to properly Burning Outdoors: Never burn garbage or construction debris. It is illegal unless specifically authorized, and it releases toxic chemicals into the air. Effects of these toxins include cancer, lowered immunity, disorders of the nervous system, and interfere with childhood development. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air/air-pollution/smoke-burning/burning-outdoors

Service Area

Service Area Map

Department Officers

Fire Chief: Chris Philpott

Contact

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

Email the Fire Chief: sivfdchief@qathet.ca

Outdoor Fire Regulations

Outdoor fires, including campfires and burn piles, are regulated by the 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.

Click here to read the Savary Island Fire Insurance Grade Update Report

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.

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