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Ben Patterson

http://wordpress.otterpointfire.bc.ca

Latest Posts by the Author

  1. Celebrating Remarkable Milestones at Otter Point Fire Department
  2. Otter Point Volunteer Firefighters Association Candy Cane Run
  3. Otter Point Fire Protection Emergency Response Local Service Commission AGM November 12th 2025
  4. Halloween at Camp Barnard
  5. Public Notice – Category 2 Backyard Burning Permitted at 12:00pm October 2nd 2025
  6. FireSmart Chipping Day Saturday, October 18th 2025
  7. Campfire Ban Lifted In Otter Point
  8. Coastal Fire Centre to enact Category 1 Open Fire (Campfire) Prohibition
  9. Coastal Fire Centre to enact Category 2 and Category 3 Open Fire Prohibition
  10. Congratulations Joe and Gavin!
  11. Backyard Burning requires a Permit in Otter Point
  12. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
  13. Polar Bear Swim
  14. OPVFD Presents The Annual Candy Cane Run.
  15. Halloween Bonfire & Fireworks Night!
  16. Celebrating Excellence and Dedication at our Annual Firefighter Appreciation Dinner and Awards
  17. Open Fire Prohibitions Lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre
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  19. Campfire prohibition to be lifted for Otter Point effective at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, August 28th 2024
  20. Campfire and Beach Fires will prohibited 12:00pm Friday July 12th 2024

FIRE HAZARD RATING

 

Category 1 Campfires.  Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, September 25, 2025, campfires will be permitted.

Category 2 (Class B) Fires permitted. Fires burning debris in 1 pile smaller than 2 meters high by 3 meters wide. As of November 1 2025  Permit NOT Required.

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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You could be eligible for a $1000.00 rebate!

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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