An Uplifting morning on #NationalSuperheroDay in #Comox where Chase Peterson turns 8 today. He's battling Leukemia and this is what the community did for him. 50+ emerg vehicles, friends/strangers. Gord Schreiner Oyster River Fire BC Emergency Health Services Comox Valley RCMP Canadian Armed Forces CHEK News

Congratulations to Jeff Caring who has been promoted to Lieutenant. We want to thank his family for stepping in to present him with his epilates. This is something we would normally do at a meeting but due to covid 19 and to maintain physical distancing we were unable to.

April call stats: 27 burn complaints, 2 chimney fires, 2 medical calls, 1 brush fire, 1 structure fire, 1 mutual-aid, 1 hydro lines down, 1 MVI and 1 alarms ringing for a total of 37 calls this month and bringing our yearly total to 126.

We are happy to say the Martin Park Drive Community in our area is a recognized FireSmart Community. If you are interested in becoming a FireSmart Community give us a call we have two Local FireSmart Representatives at the firehall. #getfiresmart #FireSmartBC

Confirmation from Oyster River Fire that no animals were hurt. Cause of the fire was hay coming into contact with hot exhaust pipe. Crews about to leave the scene.

uly Call stats: 17 burn complaints, 4 medical, 3 public service, 3 MVI's, 1 structure fire, 1 brush fire, 1 beach fire, 1 mutual-aid and 1 alarm ringing for a total of 32 calls last month. That brings our total responses for 2020 to 196.Thank you to our dedicated team of FF's

Unfortunately, due to COVID 19 restrictions we will not be doing our annual Fireworks display on October 31. We look forward to next year when we will hopefully be able to put on the display. Thank you for your understanding.

We will be having our annual Christmas Hamper Drive at the Oyster River Discovery Foods and Courtenay Country Market on Saturday December 5th from 10am-4pm. All donations will go to support the Bread of Life Food Bank. Donations can also be dropped off at the firehall.

.⁦Oyster River Fire⁩ says witnesses pulled a man out of a window to escape this burning home in Salmon Point last night or he likely wouldn’t have survived. Details tonight ⁦CHEK News⁩

February call stats: 12 medical, 4 duty officer, 3 MVI's, 2 structural fires, 2 gas leaks, 2 hydro line danger, 1 mutual-aid, 1 chimney fire and 1 carbon monoxide alarm for a total of 28 responses. The brings the total for 2021 to 56.

As of April 1, 2021 all fires over 50cm in diameter within our fire protection area require a permit. To get a permit email [email protected] your name, address, phone number and what you are going to burn.

April call stats: 9 medical, 4 MVI's, 3 burn complaints, 2 alarms ringing, 1 beach fire, 1 brush fire and 1 public service for a total of 21 responses in April. That brings the total for 2021 to 101. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated group of professional POC firefighters

It looks like we are going to have some beautiful weather for the long weekend. We are asking that if you are out enjoying the beaches in our area you do so responsibly.

As of noon on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 we will be banning all open fires within our fire protection area, This includes fireworks, sky lanterns and burn barrels. Campfires and beach fires are still permitted.

As of noon Wednesday June 30, 2021 We will be implementing a complete fire ban. This will include campfires, beach fires, fireworks, burn barrels, tiki torches and sky lanterns. CSA or ULC-approved portable campfire apparatus may be used, and the fame height must not exceed 15cm

We received a call from the OFC last night at 8pm to send a Structure Protection Crew to help out with the fire in Lytton. The crew got the trucks ready and pulled out at 4:30am this morning.

Even though Coastal Fire Centre has lifted their campfire ban, the campfire ban remains in effect in our Fire Protection Area.

As of noon Sept.10 campfires will be once again allowed in our FPA. A campfire is defined as being no bigger than 50cm in diameter and used for warmth or cooking. You must use seasoned firewood and have water close by to extinguish the fire. All other fires are still prohibited.

If you are interested in being a firefighter, bring your partner to the firehall on Tuesday September 21 at 7pm for an information session. (COVID Protocols will be followed). You will learn about the firehall, the training and the benefits of being a member.

Help us help you. If you have a fire hydrant near your house please clear it of snow we we have quick access if it is needed.