Birken Volunteer Fire Department

Birken Volunteer Fire Department The BVFD is a small group dedicated to the well being of the Birken area and surrounding communities. We are a society run fire department.

Our members are licensed medical first responders and are trained in wildland and structure fire suppression Managed by the Birken Fire Protection Society, operating within the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. Our members train twice a month, continuing to learn and practice the skills required to provide fire suppression and emergency medical care to the community of Birken and surrounding areas. We currently have two fire trucks and a wildland firefighting trailer.

05/07/2026

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This prohibition will remain in place until October 31, 2026, or until it is rescinded.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

07/29/2025

After a stretch of unseasonably cool and wet conditions that brought below-average wildfire activity, many regions of B.C. can expect a shift back to more typical summer weather this week.

Starting today, hot, dry weather with a chance of dry lightning is forecast across southern regions, from the Coast through the southern Interior to the Rocky Mountains. This weather pattern will dry out forest fuels and potentially bring dry lightning, which is a recipe for new wildfire starts.

So, what should you do?

👀 check our map or mobile app to stay informed about the current wildfire situation

📞 report any new wildfire starts you see (dial *5555 on a cell phone or report in the app)

⛺️ check our website for open fire prohibitions in your area and recreate responsibly

We thank everyone who is doing their part to stay informed, prepared and safe this summer!

07/15/2025

Effective at noon (12 p.m.) PDT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, excluding the Haida Gwaii Forest District and the portion of the Central Coast Regional District that falls within the North Island Central Coast Forest District. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety and will be in place until October 31, 2025, or until the order is rescinded.
🚫Coastal Fire Centre (Areas C & D)
🆗Kamloops Fire Centre (Areas A & B)

Currently District of Squamish and Resort Municipality of Whistler
have bans in effect under local bylaws. Please respect local regulations and be aware that regulations within a municipality can change.

👉Check out the provincial fire prohibitions and regulations that are on right now: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_jul_15.pdf

09/17/2024

Thanks to fall-like conditions, widespread rain and a decreased fire danger rating in the Coastal Fire Centre, Category 2 (backyard) and Category 3 (industrial) open fire prohibitions will be lifted as of 12 p.m., noon, PDT on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, within the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The Category 1 (campfire) prohibition was previously lifted on August 28, 2024.

While the fire danger rating risk has declined on the coast, the public is asked to use caution with open fire use and to ensure burning is done in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with regulations. Before lighting any fire, check with local government authorities to see if any local burning restrictions are in place.

More information is available in the attached Information Bulletin: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/open-fire-prohibitions-lifting-in-the-coastal-fire-centre/

08/27/2024

The campfire prohibition will be lifted in all regions of the Coastal Fire Centre area beginning 12:00 noon, Pacific Daylight Time (PST), on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Although the fire danger has declined in the Coastal Fire Centre due to recent rainfall and cooler, more seasonal temperatures, the public is strongly encouraged to continue exercising extreme caution with any campfire. It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that burning is done in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with regulations. Before lighting any fire, check with local government authorities to see if any local burning restrictions are in place.

Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited, including the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels, burn cages and air curtain burners. These restrictions will remain in place until October 31, 2024, or until the Order is rescinded.

Read the full information bulletin here: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/campfire-prohibition-lifted-for-the-coastal-fire-centre/

Learn about the different open burning categories here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/open-burning

07/09/2024

With the increased risk of new wildfire starts from current and forecast weather conditions, a province-wide campfire prohibition will take effect at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Friday, July 12, 2024, with the exception of Haida Gwaii Forest District.

These prohibitions are being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and to protect public safety. The process for deciding whether to implement a campfire prohibition is complex and may differ from one part of the province to another, depending on local conditions. To learn more about what goes into a campfire prohibition watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qMbj5MGQQY&t=28s

We would like to thank everyone for being responsible with any activity that could potentially spark a new wildfire, and for their vigilance in reporting new wildfire starts, unattended campfires or open burning violations.

To stay up to date on fire bans and restrictions in your area, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

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