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Ben Patterson

http://wordpress.otterpointfire.bc.ca

Latest Posts by the Author

  1. Campfires permitted across Coastal Fire Centre due to decreased fire risk
  2. All Outdoor Burning Prohibition In Otter Point. Effective Thursday May 7th 2026 at noon.
  3. Backyard Burning Requires A Permit Effective April 1st 2026
  4. Spring FireSmart Roadside Chipping
  5. Celebrating Remarkable Milestones at Otter Point Fire Department
  6. Otter Point Volunteer Firefighters Association Candy Cane Run
  7. Otter Point Fire Protection Emergency Response Local Service Commission AGM November 12th 2025
  8. Halloween at Camp Barnard
  9. Public Notice – Category 2 Backyard Burning Permitted at 12:00pm October 2nd 2025
  10. FireSmart Chipping Day Saturday, October 18th 2025
  11. Campfire Ban Lifted In Otter Point
  12. Coastal Fire Centre to enact Category 1 Open Fire (Campfire) Prohibition
  13. Coastal Fire Centre to enact Category 2 and Category 3 Open Fire Prohibition
  14. Congratulations Joe and Gavin!
  15. Backyard Burning requires a Permit in Otter Point
  16. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
  17. Polar Bear Swim
  18. OPVFD Presents The Annual Candy Cane Run.
  19. Halloween Bonfire & Fireworks Night!
  20. Celebrating Excellence and Dedication at our Annual Firefighter Appreciation Dinner and Awards

FIRE HAZARD RATING

 

Category 1 Campfires.  Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Friday, May 15th 2026 , Campfires WILL BE PERMITTED. 

Category 2 (Class B) Fires NOT permitted. Fires burning debris in 1 pile smaller than 2 meters high by 3 meters wide. All Permits will be rescinded Noon Thursday May 7th 2026  

Category 3 (Class A) Fires are prohibited. Fires greater then Category 2, Permits required and a Mandatory site inspection. Contact the Fire Department to see if you qualify.

 

 

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FireSmart Your Home Today!
Click the link below for information on Home Assessments and Wildfire Preparedness.https://otterpointfire.bc.ca/firesmart-residential-assessments/
Firesmart BC Home Assessments with Rebate!

Attention Otter Point residents! We are excited to continue partnering with CRD FireSmart to announce our latest initiative to enhance community wildfire safety. Take advantage of our Firesmart BC Home Assessments with a rebate of up to $1000.00!

Here's how it works:
Get your initial assessment from an LFR (Local FireSmart Representative).
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Act now to protect your home and community from wildfire risks.
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Together, let's build a safer tomorrow!
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