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October 1, 2006



Salt Spring Island Fire & Rescue Open House


This notice was posted October 3rd, 2009

Come join us for our Fire Prevention Week Open House

at Hall 1 in Ganges

on October 10th, 2009


Community Fire Drill


This notice was posted September 19th, 2009

Join Salt Spring Wednesday Oct 7th at 6:30 pm for the second annual Great Community Fire Drill.

If a fire occurs in your home, can your family get out safely?

Do they know what to do and where to go when the smoke alarm sounds?

For more information please contact the Salt Spring Fire Department 250-537-2531 and/or visit the Office of the Fire Commisioner website.


Salt Spring Island Fire & Rescue Hires New Chief


This notice was posted August 31st, 2009

After a 5 month search that attracted candidates from across Canada and as far away as Ireland, the Salt Spring Island Fire Department has found its new Chief. "We've gone through an exhaustive process to determine the best candidate to take over the leadership of our fire department, and I am happy to introduce Tom Bremner of Truro, Nova Scotia, as our new Chief", said Michael Schubart, Chair of the SSIFPD.


Tom Bremner

See full press release here. ( msword_icon MS Word document).


2009 Salt Spring Island Regional Training Conference


This notice was posted Apr 19, 2009

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

July 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th, 2009

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

  • Air Management (FS103 - 2 Days, July 11th & 12th)
  • Evaluator Certification Workshop (FIRE250 - 2 Days, July 11th & 12th)
  • Fire Service Instructor I (S101 - 3 Days, 3 Days, July 10th, 11th & 12th)
  • HAZMAT Emergency Response - Operations (FS128 - 3 Days, July 10th, 11th & 12th)
  • Incident Command Systems 200 (ICS 121 - 3 Days, July 10th, 11th & 12th)
  • Strategies & Tactics (FS187 - 2 Days, July 11th & 12th)
  • Tender Operations (FS195 - 3 Days, July 10th, 11th & 12th)
  • THARR Awareness (FS150 - 3 Days, July 10th, 11th & 12th)

  • Combination: Basic Fire Suppression & Safety and Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface (S100/FS196 & S215 - 4 days, July 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th)

Detailed Course Information & Registration

Adobe PDF Course Details (PDF, 46.4 KB)

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 2009 Salt Spring Island Training Weekend information.


Check out the Training Weekend Blog!

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


Effective May 1, 2009 - Permits now required for all burning


This notice was posted Apr 19, 2009

This includes Campfires, Incinerator Burning & Small Brush Piles (open burning) and "Class A" (machine) piles.

Burning Permits are valid until June 30, 2009 for Campfires, Incinerator Burning & Small Brush Piles (open burning). Please note that Burning Permits can be suspended at any time prior to June 30, 2009 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, 2009 - September 30, 2009, 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...


2009 AGM Election Results


This notice was posted April 23, 2009

Voting Results from the Salt Spring Island Fire Improvement District (SSIFPD) AGM on April 20th, 2009.

Grant Eckberg, Richard Hannah and Bruce Patterson were elected to three year terms as SSIFPD Trustees.


2009 Salt Spring Island Relay for Life... May 29th - 30th


This notice was posted April 12, 2009

2009 Relay for Life... May 29th, 7PM - May 30th, 7AM, Portlock Park

For more information please see the Canadian Cancer Society website

or the sign-up start page.


"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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