Oyster River Fire Rescue

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09/04/2026

Campfire ban lifted in the Comox Valley

Category 1 campfires are now permitted in all Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) fire protection areas, in line with the Coastal Fire Centre’s direction and current weather conditions.

A category 1 campfire is no larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.

Category 2 and Category 3 fires remain prohibited within the Comox Valley. Always check with your local fire department for any restrictions that may apply in your area.

The campfire ban has been lifted in these CVRD fire protection areas:
• Denman Island Fire Rescue
• F***y Bay Volunteer Fire Department
• Hornby Island Fire Rescue
• Merville Fire Department
• Mount Washington Fire Department
• Oyster River Fire Rescue
• Ships Point Volunteer Fire Department
• Union Bay Fire Rescue

Fire rings and the barbecue shelter at Joe Walker Park, along with the barbecue shelter at Royston Seaside Trail, are now open for public use. The beach fire program at Goose Spit Park is closed for the season.

For more information on your fire service area or to contact your local fire department, visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/fire

09/01/2026

Today, we have a remarkable story of people showing up for one another, both near and far.

First and foremost, we want to extend a HUGE and heartfelt thank you to the firefighters who have been working tirelessly to protect communities, homes and properties from wildfires across BC. We are especially proud of the members of our local Comox Fire Rescue, Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department, Oyster River Fire Rescue, and Errington Fire Department who travelled to the Clinton area to lend their skills, strength and support when the Pear Lake and 59 Mile wildfires merged. 🚒🩵💛🧡💚

And from their incredible efforts came another beautiful act of community.
Bolster Enterprises Ltd. had not one but TWO properties, incredibly important to them, protected by these crews. In gratitude, Bolster Enterprises chose to make a generous donation to YANA! 🥹

There is something pretty special about watching one act of care ripple into another: firefighters travelling beyond their own communities to help people in need, a local business experiencing that kindness firsthand, and then choosing to pass it along to families here in the Comox Valley.

To the firefighters, thank you for showing up. 🚒
To Bolster Enterprises, thank you for paying that gratitude forward. 💙
And to every person who continues to prove that community extends far beyond our own backyard, thank you.

This is what looking out for one another looks like. It's community caring for community, kindness inspiring more kindness, and a beautiful reminder that wherever we may be, You Are Not Alone.

Looking for a way to give back to your community and be a part of a great team? We are accepting applications for Oyster...
08/27/2026

Looking for a way to give back to your community and be a part of a great team? We are accepting applications for Oyster River, Merville and Mount Washington's 2026 recruit class. What we can offer you: Meaningful community service, team camaraderie, free training, skills development, pride and purpose, paid on call compensation(after probation) and $6000.00 tax deduction for volunteering 200 hours. All we need from you is your time to attend training and to be reasonably physically fit. If this interests you we will be having an information session on September 15 at 6pm at the Oyster River Fire Hall. You can also stop by the firehall weekdays from 8am-4pm.

08/24/2026

Fire crews across BC are currently responding to multiple active wildfires, all while working to protect homes and property in their path.

A home that's already FireSmart could be faster and safer for crews to defend, which means more time and resources they can put toward fighting the fire itself.

There are still tasks that can be done today to help lighten that load, like clearing dead leaves and debris, moving flammable items away from the house, and closing attic and crawl space vents.

Find more quick tasks to do today: firesmartbc.ca/prepare

Crews worked hard to get all of the trucks response ready after returning from deployment. Last night we received anothe...
08/22/2026

Crews worked hard to get all of the trucks response ready after returning from deployment. Last night we received another call from BC Wildfire requesting a type 6 engine. A crew of three and 43 left at 530 this morning heading to Hat Creek Ranch

After three weeks on deployment in the Caribou and Kamloops Fire Zones Engine 42 is back home. 43 is still deployed in t...
08/17/2026

After three weeks on deployment in the Caribou and Kamloops Fire Zones Engine 42 is back home. 43 is still deployed in the Summerland area.

08/13/2026

A campfire ban will take effect at noon on Friday, August 14, in the fire protection areas of Oyster River, Merville, and Mount Washington.

The expanded campfire ban is in response to current wildfire risk conditions and follows campfire bans already in place in other Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) fire protection areas.

The beach fire program at Goose Spit Park will be closed for the season as of Thursday, August 13, and the fire rings will be removed.

Read the full news release: https://ow.ly/1jTT50Zz7VI

Yesterday we sent a crew out to swap out the crew that have been on Engine 42. Shortly after they departed we received a...
08/10/2026

Yesterday we sent a crew out to swap out the crew that have been on Engine 42. Shortly after they departed we received a request from BC Wildfire fore a Type 6 engine. Both crews are currently working in the Summerland area. After a week of long hours and hard work the second Engine 42 crew has returned home safely.

Yesterday Comox Fire received a call from BC Wildfire for their Structure Protection Trailer, they asked us if we could ...
08/01/2026

Yesterday Comox Fire received a call from BC Wildfire for their Structure Protection Trailer, they asked us if we could support by sending a pickup and two firefighters, we were happy to help out. The crew that went out on Engine 42 last Friday have been working long hard days. We sent a relief crew (will be picking up a Hornby Island Firefighter ) this morning to take their place. We are always happy to support BC Wildfire in the response to these fires. With these deployed resources we are still operationally ready for any calls for service in our area.

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2241 Catherwood Road
Black Creek, BC
V9J1J4

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250-337-8121

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