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Ben Patterson

http://wordpress.otterpointfire.bc.ca

Latest Posts by the Author

  1. Coastal Fire Centre to enact Category 2 and Category 3 Open Fire Prohibition
  2. Congratulations Joe and Gavin!
  3. Backyard Burning requires a Permit in Otter Point
  4. FireSmart Chipping Day Sunday June 22nd 2025
  5. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
  6. Polar Bear Swim
  7. OPVFD Presents The Annual Candy Cane Run.
  8. Halloween Bonfire & Fireworks Night!
  9. Celebrating Excellence and Dedication at our Annual Firefighter Appreciation Dinner and Awards
  10. Open Fire Prohibitions Lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre
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  12. Campfire prohibition to be lifted for Otter Point effective at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, August 28th 2024
  13. Campfire and Beach Fires will prohibited 12:00pm Friday July 12th 2024
  14. Coastal Fire Centre to enact a Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibition
  15. Congratulations Firefighter Stoettner!
  16. 2024 Polar Bear Swim at Whiffen Spit Park
  17. OTTER POINT FIREFIGHTERS ANNUAL CANDY CANE RUN
  18. Movember Great Canadian Fire Challenge
  19. Otter Point Fire Protection Emergency Response Local Service Commission AGM November 8th 2023
  20. Campfire Ban Lifted as of Noon September 27th 2023

FIRE HAZARD RATING

 

Category 1 Campfires.  are OK. Campfires need to be 0.5 metre high by 0.5 metre wide or smaller.

Category 2 Fires (Class B) are prohibited. Fires burning debris in 1 pile smaller than 2 meters high by 3 meters wide. Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre effective Friday May 30th 2025 – Oct 31 2025 

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. Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre effective Friday May 30th 2025 – Oct 31st 2025 

 

 

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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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