North Saanich Fire

Block Talk Series: Road Safety During Darker Months 🗓️ Thursday, October 29, 2026 ⏰ 6 - 7pm 📍 Virtually via Zoom Register at: burnaby.ca/safecommunityseri…

Celebrate Halloween with our Annual Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks display on October 31 at the Wain Rd. Fire Hall! 🎃 📍 986 Wain Road, North Saanich 🌭 6:15pm, Hot dogs & snacks available by donation to CFAX Santas Anonymous 🎆 7:15pm, Fireworks

TEST ALERT: October 14 at 10:10 a.m.📣 A routine test of the Saanich Peninsula Alert (SPA) system will be conducted Wednesday. All registered users can expect to receive a test message. Not receiving alerts yet? Register or update your information at northsaanich.ca/spa

🗓️ Municipal Hall & the Fire Hall Admin office will be closed Wed., Sept. 30 for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. The McTavish Firehall will be staffed. Fire Dept. Non-Emergency #: 1-877-537-6725 (ask for the North Saanich Duty Officer)

🚒 Interested in becoming a firefighter? Join the North Saanich Fire Department for a Recruitment Information Session. Learn about the role, meet members of the department, and see firsthand what weekly training nights are like. 📅 Sept. 22, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 p.m. 📍 986 Wain Rd.

Kids in B.C. are back in school! 🚸 If you'll be driving, remember to watch for children walking and cycling, follow the 30 km/h school zone speed limit & playground speed limit, and stop for school buses. 🛑🚌🚨 Wishing everyone a happy and safe start to the school year.

🔥BC Wildfire Service has lifted the campfire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre, effective September 3, 2026: blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/ca… Burning in North Saanich is only permitted with a permit purchased from the North Saanich Fire Dept: northsaanich.ca/contact-emer…

🚒 We’re Hiring: On-Call Firefighters On-Call Firefighters play an important role in serving our community, responding to emergency and rescue calls, while also participating in training, public education & more. 📅 Apply by Oct. 30, 2026 More info: northsaanich.ca/employment

Municipal Hall & the North Saanich Fire Dept. Admin Office will be closed Monday, Aug. 3, for BC Day. 🍁💙 Please note the McTavish Firehall will be staffed with Paid On Call Firefighters. Fire Dept. Non-Emergency: 1-877-537-6725 (ask for a North Saanich Duty Officer)

Residents are invited to attend a virtual presentation on E-Scooter and E-bike safety on July 23, 2026. 🗓️ Thursday, July 23, 2026 ⏰ 6 - 7pm 📍 Virtually via Zoom Learn about rules, requirements, & safe practices for e-bikes & e-scooters. Register at: burnaby.ca/safecommunityseri…

🔥North Saanich Category 1 campfire prohibition in effect at 12pm, July 16, under BC Wildfire Service restrictions. Category 2 & 3 open fires remain prohibited. Restrictions are expected to remain in place until Oct. 31 unless lifted earlier. Learn more: northsaanich.ca/post/campfir…

Join us on Sunday, June 28, for a free Wildfire Resilient Gardening Workshop with Bethany Couture, certified horticulturalist & FireSmart landscape professional. 🔥🌱 📅 Sunday, June 28 ⏰ 1-4pm 📍 Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Rd Free registration: NorthSaanichResilientGardeni…

LEGO Event & BBQ June 27! By donation, all proceeds go to Jumpstart - Meet LEGO Certified Professional Robin Sather - FireSmart BBQ - Build your own LEGO flag to take home Sponsored by: Canadian Tire, Seaside Magazine, and the North Saanich Fire Department

We'll be at the Saanich Peninsula Legion's Community BBQ this Saturday, from 11am to 3pm! Fun for the whole family: • North Saanich Fire Truck 🚒 • Food truck & other snacks 🍔 • Classic cars 🚘 • Live Music 🎶 • And more! Hope to see you there 👋

Help Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy! 🥾 📅 This Saturday! May 23 📍 Canadian Tire North Saanich ⏰ 9 AM to 3 PM 🔗 Learn more at filltheboot.ca and follow @MD_Canada

Municipal Hall & Fire Hall admin closed Monday, May 18, for Victoria Day. McTavish Fire Hall will be staffed with Paid On-Call Firefighters. 📞 Fire Dept. Non-Emergency: 1-877-537-6725 (ask for North Saanich Duty Officer) 📞 Public Works After Hours: 250-920-9235

The Coastal Fire Centre fire ban has been amended. Category 1 campfires will once again be permitted (with a permit) beginning Friday, May 15, at 12 p.m. (noon). Category 2 and 3 open burning will remain prohibited. Purchase a permit at the Wain Rd Fire Hall. @BCGovFireInfo

Share this Emergency Preparedness word search with your friends and family, and start the conversation about how your community can get prepared! Learn more at preparedbc.ca and follow @PreparedBC for more emergency tips. View the PDF version: www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/pu…

Community doesn’t just mean where you live. A community can include neighbours, faith groups or people with shared hobbies. Building strong community connections before an emergency makes it easier to support one another when it matters most. More tips: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPrepa…