AGM Election Results 
This notice was posted May 3, 2008
Voting Results from the Salt Spring Island Fire Improvement District (SSIFPD) AGM on April 21st, 2008.
Jay MacAulay was elected and Mary Gillies was re-elected to three year terms as SSIFPD Trustees.
Jay and Mary received 643 votes and 691 votes respectively while fellow candidates Derek Barrio received 474 votes and Dave Collette received 487.
The referendum vote on purchasing property at 300 Upper Ganges Road was defeated by a vote of 789 (No) to 551 (Yes).
Effective April 15, 2008 - Permits now required for all burning
This includes Campfires, Incinerator Burning & Small Brush Piles (open burning) and "Class A" (machine) piles.
Burning Permits are valid until June 30, 2008 for Campfires, Incinerator Burning & Small Brush Piles (open burning). Please note that Burning Permits can be suspended at any time prior to June 30, 2008 due to changing weather conditions. Contact the Firehall in Ganges prior to burning to ensure that it is being allowed.
There will be no machine pile, open burning or incinerator burning from July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008, after which time conditions will be reviewed to determine if burning will be allowed. Campfires will be allowed during this period if conditions warrant and a valid permit has been obtained.
Permits are issued at no charge and are available at Hall 1 (Ganges) during regular business hours.
Note that Machine Pile burning requires a site inspection and proper venting conditions as well as a Burning Permit and that these requirements are in place year round.
Please visit the following links for more information...
300 Upper Ganges Road Q&A document
This notice was posted Apr 4, 2008
The proposed purchase of land at 300 Upper Ganges Road would be the first step in a process that will see Hall No. 1 in Ganges replaced with an up to date structure that will allow Salt Spring Fire / Rescue to better serve the community for many years to come.
The following Q&A document (updated April 10, 2008) endeavours to answer some of the anticipated questions concerning the proposed purchase.
MS Word document
Please note that qualified electors of the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District and the general public are cordially invited to attend the following events:
The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) will host a site visit on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00am - 2:00pm at 300 Upper Ganges Road (near the corner of Long Harbour Road & Upper Ganges Road).
Following the site visit please drop in at Hall No. 1 for coffee and an opportunity to tour the Ganges Fire Hall; you'll also be able to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
A public forum will also be held at Hall No. 1 in Ganges on Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00pm.
This will be a great opportunity to have questions and concerns addressed by current trustees and the candidates for upcoming trustee positions.
BC Lung Association - Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air 2008
This notice was posted February 17, 2008
For the third year in a row, several of our Firefighters went to Vancouver to participate in the BC Lung Association's - Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air.
Everyone in attendance completed what can only be described as a very strenuous (48 floors/738 steps/491 ft. in 65 lbs. of turnout gear) yet rewarding event.
We're very proud of their accomplishments and fundraising efforts.
Left to right (standing): FF. Kirstin Flanagan, Capt. Jim Buckley, Capt. Brian Hartley
(seated): FF. Dominique Gaudet, FF. Aaron Hannah-Matin, Lt. Fiona Foster, Capt. Laurence Spencer
Updated SSIFPD 10 Year Strategic Plan
This notice was posted January 23, 2008
Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) 10 Year Strategic Plan
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Adobe PDF document
Please note that a copy of the 10 Year Strategic Plan is available at the libray. A copy of the document can also be requested in person at Hall 1 (a small fee to cover copying expenses will be charged). See the SSIFPD Trustees for other documents, including the 2005 Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS)
Please Note: Adobe PDF documents can be saved and/or printed after they have been opened in a browser window.
Training Ground Components Report
This notice was posted January 15, 2008
Prepared by Salt Spring Fire / Rescue, this document shows the different components (practice stations) that would be part of the Training Facility in Fulford at Hall 2.
- Training_Ground_Components.doc MS Word document
The document can also be found in the of this web site.
Madrone Environmental Services Ltd. - Hall 2 Final Report
This notice was posted January 1, 2008
Madrone Environmental Services Ltd. has released their report on Hall No. 2 soil sample tests. Results show that all samples tested well below provincial standards and that no risk is posed to groundwater supplies.
- Soil_Sample_Test_Results.pdf Adobe PDF document
The document can also be found in the of this web site.
Burning is now allowed (Permit required until October 15th, 2007).
This notice was posted September 29, 2007
This includes Campfires, Incinerator Burning & Small Brush Piles (open burning) and "Class A" (machine) piles.
Burning Permits will be required from now until October 15th, 2007 for Campfires, Incinerator Burning & Small Brush Piles (open burning), after which permits will not be required for these types of burning until April 15th, 2008.
Permits are issued at no charge and are available at Hall 1 (Ganges) during regular business hours.
Please note that Machine Pile burning requires a site inspection and proper venting conditions as well as a Burning Permit and that these requirements are in place year round.
Please visit the following links for more information...
Great for Gifts! Now taking orders for Art Prints & Calendars...
Artist Cim MacDonald recently completed a wonderful showcasing our newest & oldest fire trucks. An illustrated calendar by Cim is also available; it features our old fire truck and others from around British Columbia.
"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 form.
