Comox Fire Rescue

06/02/2026

Free Yard waste program has been extended until June 30th! Take advantage of this great program.

06/01/2026

FREE Yard Waste Drop-Off: Extended into June 2026
The Comox Valley FireSmart™ Collaborative is offering another free drop-off opportunity and has extended the program into June 2026. This initiative is open to all residents of the Comox Valley and allows residents to dispose of extra yard waste that may not fit in curbside containers.

Location: 1200 Knight Road (Comox)
Time: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dates: months of April, May, and June
*Note: This service is weather dependent.
Accepted Materials: Leaves, grass clippings, branches up to 3 inches in diameter, plants. Materials can be loose or in paper yard waste bags.
Not Accepted: Food waste, plastic bags, rocks, or concrete, root balls, and stumps.
Invasive species: Not accepted through this drop-off program. They can be disposed of at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre. Find the complete list on the Invasive Plants page.
Commercial Operators: Not eligible to participate in this program.

Yard Waste Drop-off Program Extended into June 🪻🌳

The Comox Valley FireSmart Collaborative has extended the yard waste debris drop-off date to the end of June to help in reducing the increased fire risk in our community.

Safely clear your yard and dispose it to:
📍 Location: 1200 Knight Road (Comox)
⏰ Time: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📅 Dates: months of April, May, and June
*Note: This service is weather dependent.

More info: comoxvalleyrd.ca/firesmart

05/20/2026

Yard Waste Drop-off Program Extended into June 🪻🌳

The Comox Valley FireSmart Collaborative has extended the yard waste debris drop-off date to the end of June to help in reducing the increased fire risk in our community.

Safely clear your yard and dispose it to:
📍 Location: 1200 Knight Road (Comox)
⏰ Time: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📅 Dates: months of April, May, and June
*Note: This service is weather dependent.

More info: comoxvalleyrd.ca/firesmart

05/20/2026

CVRD News: Complete Fire Ban Remains in Place for the Comox Valley 🔥

The Comox Valley fire departments will remain having a complete fire ban in place over the May long weekend. Local bylaws allow fire departments to keep bans in place regardless of Coastal Fire Centre’s recommendations.

“The Comox Valley continues to experience dry conditions and it’s important to do our part in reducing wildfire risk. Protecting our communities is our top priority which is why we are keeping the complete fire ban in place,” explains Bruce Green, Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Regional Rural Fire Chief. “The CVRD and our regional partners are continuing with a zero tolerance for fires of any kind. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe from the threat of wildfire.”

The following area fire departments are involved in the complete fire ban:
• Comox Fire Rescue
• Courtenay Fire Department
• Denman Island Fire Rescue
• F***y Bay Volunteer Fire Department
• Hornby Island Fire Rescue
• Merville Fire Department
• Mount Washington Fire Department
• Oyster River Fire Rescue
• Ships Point Volunteer Fire Department
• Union Bay Fire Rescue

The complete fire ban does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or portable campfire devices that use briquettes, liquid, or gaseous fuel, provided they are CSA or ULC approved, and the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.

To further reduce wildfire risk in the Comox Valley, a smoking ban continues to be enforced in all CVRD parks and all fire rings will remain removed from designated parks. For a complete list of our parks, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks.

For more information on your fire service area or to contact your local fire department, visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/fire.

City of Courtenay Town of Comox Oyster River Fire Rescue

05/09/2026

05/06/2026

𝗖𝗩𝗥𝗗 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗖 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

As a result of a complete fire ban enacted by BC Wildfire Service, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and its surrounding partner agencies will be issuing the same ban, effective Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 noon.

Campfires will not be allowed throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, including all provincial parks, crown land, and private property. This ban also includes the suspension of the beach fire program at Goose Spit Park.

The following area fire departments are involved in the complete ban:
• Comox Fire Rescue
• Courtenay Fire Department
• Cumberland Fire Rescue
• Denman Island Fire Rescue
• F***y Bay Volunteer Fire Department
• Hornby Island Fire Rescue
• Merville Fire Department
• Mount Washington Fire Department
• Oyster River Fire Rescue
• Ships Point Volunteer Fire Department
• Union Bay Fire Rescue

The ban does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or portable campfire devices that use briquettes, liquid, or gaseous fuel, provided they are CSA or ULC approved, and the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.

To further reduce wildfire risk in the Comox Valley, a smoking ban has been issued in all CVRD parks, and all fire rings will be removed from designated parks.

For more information on your fire service area or to contact your local fire department, visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/fire.
City of Courtenay Town of Comox Village of Cumberland Oyster River Fire Rescue

05/02/2026

Our 2026 Recruit class continues to work hard on their First Responder training. This weeks focus was on our ‘Big Wheel’ that can assist with trail and difficult location rescues. Keep working hard team!

05/01/2026

As of May 1, residents of Area B are no longer permitted to have hand-pile fires under current burn permit regulations. Please take advantage of the free yard waste drop-off program listed below. Stay safe and thank you for your cooperation!

CVRD News: Free Yard Waste Drop-Off to Support FireSmart™ Preparedness 🌲

The Comox Valley FireSmart™ Collaborative, in partnership with Vancouver Island Enterprises, is building on the success of the Yard Debris Drop-Off program in 2025. Free drop off will be offered for the months of April and May 2026. This program is open to all residents of the Comox Valley.

Location: 1200 Knight Road (Comox)
Time: Daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
*Note: This service is weather dependent.

Full news release: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news/free-yard-debris-drop-support-firesmart-preparedness-spring
FireSmart BC Town of Comox City of Courtenay K'ómoks First Nation Village of Cumberland