Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department

10/10/2026

Happening Tonight! 5-9pm Courtenay and Comox Locations.

Have a working smoke alarm? You may get free pizza!

To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Domino’s Pizza and the Courtenay and Comox fire departments are once again partnering to reward residents who have working smoke alarms in their homes with free pizza.

On Friday, October 9, residents in Comox and Courtenay who live in single residential homes, duplexes or townhouses and call Domino’s Pizza between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., may receive their delivery with help from Comox or Courtenay firefighters.

Residents can order from:
• Domino's Pizza, 1599 Cliffe Ave #12, Courtenay, 250-334-3333
• Domino's Pizza, 215 Port Augusta St, Comox, Comox Mall, 778-431-0222

Firefighters will arrive in a fire truck and, with the customer’s permission, inspect the household's smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly. Those with functioning smoke alarms will get their pizza for free. Households will be chosen at random and as resources are available.

If a smoke alarm requires new batteries, firefighters will replace them. For eligible residents without a working smoke alarm, firefighters may arrange a return visit to install a battery-powered smoke alarm at no cost.

09/24/2026

Have a working smoke alarm? You may get free pizza!

To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Domino’s Pizza and the Courtenay and Comox fire departments are once again partnering to reward residents who have working smoke alarms in their homes with free pizza.

On Friday, October 9, residents in Comox and Courtenay who live in single residential homes, duplexes or townhouses and call Domino’s Pizza between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., may receive their delivery with help from Comox or Courtenay firefighters.

Residents can order from:
• Domino's Pizza, 1599 Cliffe Ave #12, Courtenay, 250-334-3333
• Domino's Pizza, 215 Port Augusta St, Comox, Comox Mall, 778-431-0222

Firefighters will arrive in a fire truck and, with the customer’s permission, inspect the household's smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly. Those with functioning smoke alarms will get their pizza for free. Households will be chosen at random and as resources are available.

If a smoke alarm requires new batteries, firefighters will replace them. For eligible residents without a working smoke alarm, firefighters may arrange a return visit to install a battery-powered smoke alarm at no cost.

07/15/2026

Coming late 2027!

🚧 Contracts are now in place and construction is set to begin this summer on the new East Courtenay Fire Hall!

Mayor Bob Wells, Fire Chief Kurt MacDonald, City Council, community members, and the project team gathered to mark this important milestone for a project years in the making.

👨‍🚒🚒 The new fire hall will help the Courtenay Fire Department keep up with the growing city, improve response times and expand volunteer firefighter capacity.

Stay tuned for progress updates at courtenay.ca/east-courtenay-firehall

07/03/2026

The Comox Valley Regional District is lifting its campfire prohibition effective Friday, July 3 at 12 p.m.

Please note that this change does not apply within the City of Courtenay or the Courtenay Fire Department's fire protection areas. All open burning is banned year-round in the City of Courtenay.

In Courtenay Fire Department's fire protection areas, campfires are not allowed under local fire protection area bylaws. Open burning for yard waste, industrial activities, or farming is also prohibited while the provincial fire ban is in place for category 2 and 3 open burning. As a result, all outdoor burning is currently banned in these areas.

Residents are encouraged to confirm the fire regulations that apply to their location before lighting any fire.

www.courtenay.ca/services/safety-and-emergencies/fire-department/open-burning

05/30/2026

Huge shoutout to our very own Lt. Tanner Wilson, who is representing the Courtenay Fire Department this weekend at the BC Regional FireFit Championships in Delta, BC!
FireFit pushes competitors to the absolute limit, showcasing the peak physical fitness, strength, and endurance required in our profession. Tanner has been putting in the work, and we know he’s going to leave it all on the course.

Join us in wishing him the best of luck! Bring it home, Lieutenant! 🧑‍🚒💪

FireFit Championships

05/18/2026

Today, Captain Tony Hryko is retiring after an exceptional 30 years of dedicated service.

Over the course of his career, Captain Hryko has been a steady and respected leader, both within the department and out in the community. His commitment to service extended beyond daily operations, contributing to five wildfire deployments where his experience and leadership proved invaluable. He also proudly served during the 2010 Olympics, representing the department during a significant moment on the national stage.

As a second-generation firefighter, Captain Hryko carried on a proud family legacy, demonstrating professionalism, resilience, and a deep sense of duty throughout his career.

As he closes this chapter, Tony looks forward to a well-earned retirement, spending more time at the family cabin and enjoying the slower pace that comes with it.

Please join us in thanking Captain Tony Hryko for his decades of service and in wishing him all the best in retirement.

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

05/04/2026

Here in the City of Courtenay we’re already seeing warmer, drier conditions earlier than usual and that means wildfire risk is starting sooner this year.

Even in spring, dry grass and debris can ignite easily. A small spark can spread quickly. Take steps to FireSmart your home today by creating a non combustible zone and having a Home Ignition Zone Assessment completed.

Clear leaves and debris from your roof, keep grass short, and make sure any outdoor burning is done safely and legally.

If you see smoke or fire, report it right away.
Let’s all do our part to protect our community because when it comes to wildfire, prevention starts at home.

For more information on Home Ignition Zone Assessments in the City of Courtenay call the Courtenay Fire Hall at 250-334-2513 or visit

https://www.courtenay.ca/services/safety-and-emergencies/fire-department/fire-prevention/firesmart-bc