On April 9th, 2011 Salt Spring Island Fire/Rescue accomplished a true milestone in successfully completing the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation Testing requirements. Since then, many Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) Ratepayers whose residential address falls within the coverage zone - and who weren't previously considered to have been in a "hydranted" area - have benefitted from reductions in their Insurance Premiums. It's been estimated that well over $1,000,000.00 in Insurance Premium savings could be realized by SSIFPD ratepayers because of this accreditation. We're proud to provide our community with this opportunity for savings; in fact, only two other Fire Departments in BC have passed the rigorous testing required, so please forgive us if it sounds like we're tooting our horn! You should take a look at our Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation page to view the coverage map and associated documents and call your Insurance Company. The following information was provided by the Salt Spring Island Emergency Coordinator. There are signs that winter is about to arrive and that we will soon have snow on Salt Spring Island... especially at the higher elevations. It is extremely important that you begin to get yourself and your car ready for these winter conditions. Remember try not to block the roads with your vehicle. If the road is blocked it will be very difficult for Mainroad to clear the road. The outcome of this may jeopardize others and may limit accessibility by first responders. You may want to talk with your neighbours on how to arrange parking in safe spots within your area. Below is a summary of some information we obtained from Mainroad and from the BC Ministry of Transportation's website. Key Points Winterize your vehicle: Ensure you have winter tires, chains, winter blades, extra wind shield wiper fluid, and a maintenance check (if you car is not maintained in good condition the cold will help it to breakdown). Travel with emergency supplies: See the Salt Spring Island Car Checklist. Plan your trip: Find out about road and weather conditions... call neighbours or friends elsewhere on the island listen to local radio station CFSI 107.9 fm call Mainroad South Island's 24 hour number 1-877-391-7310, for road condition information or to report road concens. Press 1 for current conditions (this message is updated on regular intervals and when conditions change) To report road concerns during business hours (Mon to Fri 7:30am to 4:00pm) please press 0 for reception, outside of regular business hours leave a message on the reception voicemail or press 7 to speak with the communication centre for road or bridge emergencies. call Ministry of Transport number 1-800-550-4997 or visit the DriveBC website for off-island road information Know your own abilities: Not everyone is comfortable and knowledgeable in travelling in winter conditions. Do not put yourself and others at risk. Plan to stay home: Ensure you have enough supplies at home to stay in for at least 7 days and let people know (work or other planned activities) that you may not be able to get in. Staying off the road may be the only option. Travel with a buddy: Two people can help get a car unstuck better than one. Plan an overnighter: If you cannot get home go to a friends house. Pack an overnight back and leave it in your car during the winter. The following article appeared in the November 16th, 2011 Gulf Islands Driftwood newspaper. Car exhaust identified as CO culprit Elizabeth Nolan - Gulf Islands Driftwood Published: November 22, 2011 5:00 PM Updated: November 22, 2011 5:57 PM Salt Spring Fire-Rescue has confirmed the carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning that occurred at Kingfisher Cove and affected 16 victims last week was caused by a car that was left accidentally running in a garage... To read the rest of this story please visit the Gulf Islands Driftwood. For more information on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning (CO) please take a look at the following video. Extinguishing a cooking fire the right way...

Brinkworthy Property News Why build a new firehall on the Brinkworthy Property? more Updates & Information Here's what's New... S.A.F.E. S.A.F.E (Smoke Alarms for Every... Salt Spring senior citizen, physically disabled person or person living on a fixed income) Salt Spring Island Rotary Club and Salt Spring Island Fire/Rescue have teamed up ensure that seniors, physically disabled persons and persons living on a fixed income have working, battery powered smoke alarms in their homes. To request a site visit for smoke detector installation please contact Salt Spring Island Fire/Rescue at 250 537-2531 or fill out this form. Note: This program is not intended to replace the responsibility that landlords have to their tenants to provide working smoke detectors. Community Wildland Interface Fire Protection Plan This notice was posted September 6, 2010 Community Wildland Interface Fire Protection Plan for the Improvement District of Saltspring Island view (679KB) Adobe PDF document Note: Adobe PDF documents can be saved and/or printed after they have been opened in a browser window. 2010 Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) This notice was posted March 10, 2010 view 4.01 Mb Adobe PDF document "Fireworks" account at Saltspring Refund Centre Please consider contributing your recycling proceeds to the Salt Spring Island Volunteer Fire Fighters Association "Fireworks Fund" at the Saltspring Refund Centre, 370 Lower Ganges Road. Individual Residence Wildfire Hazard Assessment Find out which Hazard Rating Class your residence is in with this online assessment form.

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