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Ben Patterson

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Latest Posts by the Author

  1. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
  2. Polar Bear Swim
  3. OPVFD Presents The Annual Candy Cane Run.
  4. Halloween Bonfire & Fireworks Night!
  5. Celebrating Excellence and Dedication at our Annual Firefighter Appreciation Dinner and Awards
  6. Open Fire Prohibitions Lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre
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  8. Campfire prohibition to be lifted for Otter Point effective at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, August 28th 2024
  9. Campfire and Beach Fires will prohibited 12:00pm Friday July 12th 2024
  10. Coastal Fire Centre to enact a Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibition
  11. Congratulations Firefighter Stoettner!
  12. 2024 Polar Bear Swim at Whiffen Spit Park
  13. OTTER POINT FIREFIGHTERS ANNUAL CANDY CANE RUN
  14. Movember Great Canadian Fire Challenge
  15. Otter Point Fire Protection Emergency Response Local Service Commission AGM November 8th 2023
  16. Campfire Ban Lifted as of Noon September 27th 2023
  17. Otter Point Roadside Tree Chipping October 14, 2023
  18. Campfire Fire Ban still effect in Otter Point until Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, or until provincial order is rescinded.
  19. Open Burning Prohibition in Otter Point
  20. Juan de Fuca On Fire – Webinar and Community Roundtable

FIRE HAZARD RATING

 

Category 1 Campfires.   Effective at Noon August 28th, 2024.

The current provincial campfire prohibition will be rescinded.  No Permit required. Campfires need to be 0.5 metre high by 0.5 metre wide or smaller. 

Category 2 Fires (Class B) are OK. Fires burning debris in 1 pile smaller than 2 meters high by 3 meters wide.  Permit required till October 31st. 

Category 3 (Class A) Fires are Limited. 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).
Spend $2000.00 or more on recommended FireSmart wildfire mitigation improvements.
Get a re-assessment from your LFR.
You could be eligible for a $1000.00 rebate!

Act now to protect your home and community from wildfire risks.
Contact us today to schedule your assessment and learn more about this fantastic opportunity.

Together, let's build a safer tomorrow!

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