The Capital Regional District (CRD) provides fire protection services in many Electoral Area communities through a network of commissions, societies, and service contracts. Most fire department members are volunteers from within the communities they serve.
In case of an emergency dial 911
Volunteer fire departments provide fire protection services in the areas indicated below. CRD Regional Parks and the Regional Water Supply Departments provide fire protection and services in these regions. Search and Rescue organizations coordinate with the fire departments to provide emergency services on roads and in wilderness areas.
The CRD provides fire protection services in many Electoral Area communities through a network of commissions, societies, and service contracts. Most fire department members are volunteers from within the communities they serve.
Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue oversees fire regulations, response, and permits for most of Salt Spring Island and is operated by Salt Spring Island Fire Protection Improvement District.
The Fire Departments on the Southern Gulf Islands are primarily run by volunteers. They may operate as a CRD service, under contract with the CRD, given financial contributions from the CRD, or may be operated by an Improvement District.
Municipalities are responsible for provision of fire protection through their local fire departments.
Saanich Fire provides emergency fire dispatch on behalf of the CRD for Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, Southern Gulf Islands, Metchosin, Sooke, and Highlands. The service operates from a purpose-built, secure, post-disaster facility at Saanich Fire's Station No. 1 on Vernon Avenue.
The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation