Join us on Sun Jun 1st from 10am-2pm for the Annual VRFD Open House! Come tour a fire truck and check out all the amazing displays. Grab a complementary hot dog and watch a live vehicle rescue demonstration by your View Royal firefighters. *Note: No on-site parking available*

Wildfire season is here. How will you know if there is an emergency? Stay informed with WestShore Alert, our local emergency notification system. Sign up now at: viewroyal.ca/westshorealert Don't wait until an emergency is happening. Get registered. Get notified. Stay informed.

Fire Danger Rating: High Forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities. No outdoor burning of any kind permitted in View Royal

Be Ready for an Emergency - Create Your ESS Profile 1) Download the BC Services Card App to validate your identity 2) Go to ess.gov.bc.ca to Create Profile 3) Create a Profile in the ERA Tool 4) Add all household members Don't wait until an emergency is happening.

Join us for a screening of the film “The Test” on Fri Jun 27 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at the View Royal Fire Department. Popcorn, light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP: 250.479.7322 or [email protected] Note: Parking limited. Consider walking, transit, biking or carpool.

Warmer temperatures are in the forecast this week. Learn how to stay safe this summer during hot weather. Check out the Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide from Prepared BC: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat For current weather alerts check out Environment Canada: weather.gc.ca

Happy Canada Day! Join us today at the Craigflower Manor site from 10am - 4pm for "Canada Day in View Royal." Come check out the VRFD ladder truck as well as information on our FireSmart and Emergency Preparedness programs. Full event details: viewroyal.ca/EN/main/discov…

Fire Danger Rating: High Forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities. No outdoor burning of any kind permitted in View Royal.

Thanks everyone for attending the View Royal Canada Day Celebration! Thanks to our new recruits for providing tours of our ladder truck and to our ESS, Emergency Radio and FireSmart Programs for the helpful tips at their information booths.

Wildfire Season is Here. We are Ready. Are You? Prepare your home for wildfire with the FireSmart Begins at Home Guide — a comprehensive resource with tips to enhance your home's wildfire resilience. Download the guide and get started today! begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

Fire Danger Rating: Extreme Extremely dry forest fuels. Fire risk is very serious. New fires will start easily, spread rapidly, and challenge fire suppression efforts. General forest activities may be restricted. No outdoor burning of any kind permitted in View Royal.

Officials have evaluated the recent M7.3 earthquake that occurred 55 miles (88 KM) South of Sand Point, Alaska and there is NO tsunami to #BC. More info: tsunami.gov

Join us for a FREE workshop on Wildfire Preparedness on Wednesday July 30 at 6:00pm at the View Royal Fire Department (333 Island Highway). Learn about what to do before, during and after a wildfire emergency. Email [email protected] or call 250.479.7322 to register.

Fire Danger Rating in the South Island is currently at EXTREME. Be ready for wildfires by taking these few steps: - Build your grab-and-go bag - Follow the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist - FireSmart your property Learn more at firesmartbc.ca/prepare

A Tsunami Watch is issued when danger levels are not yet known. Stay alert and informed, and be prepared to take action. A Tsunami Watch is in effect in #BC, for Notification Zones A, B, C & D. More info, maps & resources: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunami-… #BCTsunami

An 8.7 earthquake has occurred near Russia. A Tsunami watch is in effect for our area. Although modelling for View Royal shows extremely low risk of a tsunami occurring from a distant earthquake and wave heights would be minimal, this is a reminder 2b prepared Updates 2 follow

A Tsunami Watch remains in effect for Notification Zones A, B, C & D. This includes #HaidaGwaii, the north & central coast, and the northeast & outer west coast of #VancouverIsland. For more info about #BC Tsunami Notification Zones: emergencymapbc.ca #BCTsunami

A Tsunami Advisory continues for Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C & D in #BC. Stay away from coastal areas, harbours & marinas. Do not go to the shore to observe the waves. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunami-… #BCTsunami