Port McNeill Fire Rescue

05/06/2026

Total open fire ban, campfires included

Effective at 12 p.m. PDT on Thursday, May 7, Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 open fires are prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre. The exception is the Haida Gwaii Forest District, where Category 1 campfires are permitted.

These measures are being taken to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires associated with open burning activities.

This prohibition will remain in place until October 31, 2026, or until it is rescinded.

Always check with your local government before burning, as they may have their own prohibitions in place.

For the full information bulletin, list of prohibited activities and detailed map, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/coastal-fire-centre-enacting-open-fire-prohibitions/

02/11/2026

Our hearts are heavy today as we process the tragedy at Tumbler Ridge Secondary. To the victims, their families, first responders, and the entire community: we stand with you in this profound grief.

02/08/2026

We would like to thank everyone who came out today for the fundraiser. With everything calculated so far we have $6,550 to give Chris Woo and his family. We would like to thank all our volunteers especially Julie Perreaux , Dino and Linden W**d who worked their butts off washing vehicles. It was absolutely incredible to see everyone and their families come out if anyone wants to join our amazing team come by on Tuesday or Thursday nights.

01/30/2026

We are hosting a fundraiser to help Chris
Woo and his family in their time of need. We
are hopeful to have this event bigger than
we can look after ourselves and so we are
looking for volunteers from the community
who would like to donate their time or
baked goods to make it a big success. We are
also taking donations from businesses or
individuals for a silent auction table

12/25/2025

🎄🎄From our family to yours wishing you a happy and safe holiday season🎄🎄

12/21/2025

🔵🔴🟢🟡🎄🎄First Responder's Chistmas Parade is tomorrow night, December 21st at 6pm. With hot dogs and hot chocolate to follow at 7pm in the IGA parking lot put on by The Port Mcneill Policing Society🎄🎄🔵🔴🟢🟡

11/02/2025

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers that make this happen for our community every year.

Video Credit: Rob Hilts

10/29/2025

Safety first!
Due to the current weather forecast, we must postpone the fireworks display.

​We apologize for any disappointment, but the conditions are simply not safe for the show to go on Friday.

​The fireworks are now scheduled for Saturday night, November 1st!
​We look forward to seeing you then! Have a wonderful and safe Halloween and a fun time trick-or-treating!

09/16/2025

Effective at 12:00 (noon) Pacific Daylight Time on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, the Category 1 Open Fire (campfire) prohibition for the Coastal Fire Centre will be lifted in the Campbell River, North Island Central Coast and the Sunshine Coast Natural Resource Districts. Campfires remain allowed in Haida Gwaii. See the map for more information:https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/wildfire-status/fire-bans-and-restrictions/coastal-maps/25_coastal_map_s10s12_prohibition_color_info_8x11l_sep_15.pdf

Campfires remain prohibited throughout the rest of the Coastal Fire Centre. Check with your local government or other jurisdictional authorities before lighting a fire of any size since they may have their own restrictions in place.

Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibitions are still in effect throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. For more information on open fire prohibitions within the Coastal Fire Centre visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/coastal-fire-centre-bans

A Category 1 Open Fire (campfire) is defined as any fire smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.

Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from lightning-caused fires. Always practice safe, responsible fire use where permitted.

To report a wildfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.