Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department
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The Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department provides firefighting and medical first responder service across all of Savary Island. The fire halls are staffed on a volunteer basis. For volunteering opportunities, please contact the qRD main office at 604-485-2260.
Submit a Burn Pile Notification
In accordance with Bylaw 549, every person who intends to construct and ignite a burn pile of material that is larger than 1 metre in diameter and 1 metre in height must notify the Fire Chief at least 24 hours ahead of igniting the burn pile. No person shall construct or ignite a burn pile where the material to be burned is larger than 3 metres in diameter and 2 metres in height.
Current Fire Restriction Level
BURN PILES ALLOWED with size restrictions
Effective NOON Thursday, October 2, 2025
A 1 metre x 1 metre fire is easier to control, and as long as you have a good base of hot embers, this size of fire is big enough to handle all the yard debris you need to burn. Every person who intends to construct and ignite a burn pile of material that is larger than 1 metre in diameter and 1 metre in height must notify the Fire Chief at least 24 hours ahead of igniting the burn pile. S.I.V.F.D. Fire Chief at 604-208-9495.
No person shall construct or ignite a burn pile where the material is larger than 3 metres in diameter and 2 metres in height. Before lighting a fire always check the wind forecast. If you see sparks and flames going sideways towards combustibles you must extinguish the fire immediately. Do not leave the fire unattended. Remember to have a sufficient supply of water or other substance close at hand that could extinguish the fire.
Never burn garbage or construction debris; it is illegal unless specifically authorized, and it releases toxic chemicals into the air.
Service Area:
Contact:
Fire Chief: Doug Corbett
Email the Fire Chief:
Main Fire Hall Location: 1847 Savary Island Road, Savary Island, BC
Fire Hall 2 East Location: 2856 Vancouver Blvd, Savary Island, BC
Fire Hall 3 West Location: 1134 Vancouver Blvd, Savary Island, BC
Mailing Address: PO Box 79, Lund, BC V0N 2G0
Outdoor Fire Regulations:
Outdoor fires, including campfires and burn piles, are regulated by:
Savary Island Outdoor Fire Control Bylaw No. 549
Savary Island Fire Insurance Grading Information:
In 2017, through dedication and training in the SIVFD, volunteers were able to achieve improved insurance grading for all properties on Savary Island.
Have a Fire Extinguisher Handy!
In the event of a fire, time is critical. A fire extinguisher can deal with many small fire incidents before they become big ones. Know where your fire extinguisher is and ensure that it is in working condition.