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A Celebration of Life in remembrance of Firefighter Aaron Hannah-Matin


This notice was posted August 31, 2010

HANNAH-MATIN, Aaron Samuel Aaron passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2010 in Ontario at the age of 27. Aaron is survived by his beloved Krista and Corbin; mother Anne Hannah; father Eddie Matin (Lesley); sister Emily; grandmothers Ursula and Bea; Aunts Lois (Leo), Cindy, Trish (John) and uncle Jim (Robin); cousins Alex, Iggy, Haydn and Zoe. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, including firefighters, paramedics and Thrifty's friends in his communities of Salt Spring Island, Victoria and Ontario. Aaron was a vibrant, brilliant, caring, loyal and beautiful young man with a big heart. Whatever he was involved in, he gave it his all, at least 110%. Aaron had a daring sense of adventure and a marvelous sense of humour. Surprising aspects of his personality were always emerging to amaze us.

A celebration of life in memory of Aaron will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26th., from 2 4 p.m. at Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Rd., Victoria.

Please feel free to share memories, stories and photos or email them to gpike@telus.net


Updated SSIFPD 10 Year Strategic Plan


This notice was posted June 3, 2010

Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) 10 Year Strategic Plan

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2010 Salt Spring Island Regional Training Conference


This notice was posted May 12, 2010

Proudly presented by the
The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District
and the
Salt Spring Island Volunteer Firefighters Association

July 9th, 10th & 11th, 2010

Available Justice Institute of BC "JIBC" - Fire and Safety Division Courses:

  • Company Inspections
    (FOCP111 - 2 Days, July 10th & 11th)
  • Confined Space Rescue Awareness with Introduction to Operations
    (FS168 - 2 Days, July 10th & 11th)
  • Frontline Leadership in the Fire Service I
    (FOCP113 - 2 Days, July 10th & 11th)
  • HAZMAT Emergency Response - Operations
    (FS128 - 3 Days, July 9th, 10th & 11th)
  • Rapid Intervention Team
    (FS191 - 3 Days, July 9th, 10th & 11th)
  • Strategies & Tactics
    (FS187 - 2 Days, July 10th & 11th)
  • Tender Operations
    (FS195 - 3 Days, July 9th, 10th & 11th)

  • * Basic Fire Suppression and Safety
    (S100/FS196 - 2 Days, July 8th & 9th)
  • * Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
    (S215 - 2 Days, July 10th & 11th)

    * These two courses may be combined to run over four days (July 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th)

Detailed Course Information & Registration

Adobe PDF Course Details (PDF, 185Kb)

A reminder that courses can fill up quickly... register early with the JIBC at 1 604 528-5590 or 1 877 528-5591 to ensure that you get the course(s) your department is interested in!

Visit the JIBC website for more 2010 Salt Spring Island Training Weekend information.


See our Regional Training Conference section for weekend schedule & events, travel information and more...

Check out Facebook for more Salt Spring Island Regional Training Weekend information!


Effective April 15, 2010 - Permits now required for all burning


This notice was posted March 25, 2010

Burning Permits now required for all burning including Campfires, Incinerator Burning & Small Brush Piles (open burning) and "Category 3 Land Clearing" machine piles.

Burning Permits are valid from

April 15th, 2010 to October 15th, 2010 for:

Campfires, Incinerator Burning & Small Brush Piles (open burning).

Please check with us before you burn!

Burning Permits are now issued on an annual basis rather than monthly or weekly as had been done in past years; as such it is important to note that:

  • Burning Permits can be suspended or cancelled at any time due to changing weather conditions or increased fire hazard risk.
  • It will be the homeowner / permit holders' responsibility to update themselves prior to burning to ensure that it is being allowed.
This information can be obtained by contacting Hall 1 (250 537-2531) or visiting this section of our website.

There will be no machine pile or open burning from
July 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010

Campfires and approved incinerator burning may be allowed during this period if conditions warrant and a valid permit has been obtained. After September 30th, 2010 conditions will be reviewed to determine if other types of burning will be allowed.

Permits are issued at no charge and are available at Hall 1 (Ganges) during regular business hours.

Category 3 Land Clearing machine pile burning always requires a site inspection and Burning Permit. Additionally, proper venting conditions must be met and regulations followed as per the BC Ministry of Environment and that these requirements are in place year round.

Please visit the following links for more information...


2010 Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS)

This notice was posted March 10, 2010
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"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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