Backyard Burning Requires A Permit Effective April 1st 2026

🔥 As of April 1st, 2026, Category 2 backyard burning in Otter Point requires a permit.
🌲 Burn piles must not exceed 2 meters in height and 3 meters in width.
📅 Burning season runs from April 1st to May 31st. No open burning is allowed in June, July, August, or September.
📞 For permits, contact the fire department at 250-642-6211 or visit us at 3727 Otter Point Road, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
🚫 Don’t delay! Ensure your clean-up and burning are completed before the seasonal ban begins.
Information on burning regulations can be found by clicking the link

Spring FireSmart Roadside Chipping

🌲🔥 FireSmart Roadside Chipping Days – April 18th 2026 & June 6th 2026  🔥🌲

Otter Point, it’s time to FireSmart your property for the Spring!  This year, we are pre booking for two dates this spring! book one date or book them both!

As part of a CRD FireSmart initiative, Otter Point Fire Department is teaming up and offering a free branch pick-up day.

🪵 Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Have your branches and brush piles at the roadside by the morning of your pick up date.
✅ Crews will arrive Saturday to chip and haul it away.
✅ Only piles that are properly prepared and pre-registered will be picked up.

For more Information, Email:
CRD FireSmart Coordinator at firesmart@crd.bc.ca

or

Email the fire hall at info@otterpointfire.bc.ca

Let’s all do our part to FireSmart our neighborhoods. Thanks for helping keep Otter Point safe!

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PICKUP!

Celebrating Remarkable Milestones at Otter Point Fire Department

Celebrating Remarkable Milestones at Otter Point Fire Department 

We are proud to recognize and celebrate two incredible milestones within the Otter Point Fire Department.

Please join us in congratulating Ron Morton on 35 years of dedicated service to the Otter Point Fire Department. Ron’s long-standing commitment, experience, and dedication to our community have made a lasting impact and are deeply appreciated.

We also extend our sincere congratulations to Dave Gollmer for an outstanding 45 years of combined service as a Volunteer Firefighter and Commission Member. Dave’s leadership, service, and continued support of the department have helped shape who we are today.

Thank you, Ron and Dave, for your decades of service, commitment, and dedication to protecting our community. Your contributions do not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for everything you have done and continue to do.

Congratulations and thank you!