Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates Arrival of New Fire Apparatus
qathet, B.C. – The Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department (SIVFD) is excited to announce the arrival of the new fire engine to help support ongoing fire protection and suppression efforts on Savary Island. The new fire engine will replace the old Engine 21 that has served Savary Island since 1997. The new fire engine arrived by barge on Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Savary Island.
Built and delivered at a cost of $577,652.34, the new fire engine was purposely designed to carry 600 imperial gallons of water, a pump, and all necessary firefighting equipment on a relatively short wheel base, appropriate for Savary Island’s small, sandy roads. The SIVFD will begin familiarization training in April with the new fire engine formally beginning service for the community later this spring, once the training process is completed.
“Designing a fire engine to meet the unique conditions on Savary Island while also meeting the stringent apparatus requirements of the Fire Underwriters Survey is a challenging task,” said Jason Lennox, Electoral Area A Director. “Powered by two years of dedication, expertise, and steady leadership from SIVFD members and the former Fire Chief, the new, optimized fire engine has officially arrived and is ready to roll into service.”
“The new fire engine is an essential asset for maintaining reliable and effective fire response for Savary Island,” said Savary Island Volunteer Fire Chief Doug Corbett. “Recognizing the unique environment of the Island, our response teams are excited to have this specialized, and fully-compliant engine which will maintain the Island’s current fire insurance grading.”
About the Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department (SIVFD):
The SIVFD is operated by a small group of dedicated volunteers who give their time to train and respond to fires, emergency medical calls, and other public safety concerns on Savary Island. To learn more about the SIVFD and current fire restrictions on Savary, please visit qathet.ca/savary-island-volunteer-fire-department/
About the qathet Regional District:
The qathet Regional District serves the rural areas from Lund to sḵelhp (Saltery Bay), the City of Powell River, Texada Island, Savary Island, and Lasqueti Island. The qRD provides some services, through contract, to Tla’amin Nation. To learn more please visit qathet.ca.