Extension Volunteer Fire Department

05/23/2026

05/08/2026

05/05/2026

🔥 OPEN FIRE BAN — EFFECTIVE MAY 7 🔥

The Coastal Fire Centre will be enacting an open fire prohibition effective Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM for the entire Coastal Fire Centre area.

This prohibition includes:

🚫 Category 1 (Camp Fires) open fires
🚫 Category 2 open fires
🚫 Category 3 open fires

Please follow all restrictions and help reduce wildfire risk in our community. Conditions can change quickly, and everyone has a role to play in keeping our area safe.

For more information on fire bans and restrictions, please visit:
👉 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/fire-bans-and-restrictions

To report a wildfire, call 1-800-663-5555 or dial *5555 from a cellphone.

Thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires.

04/21/2026

🔥 Backyard Burning Reminder 🔥
As a reminder that effective April 15, anyone planning a Category 2 or Category 3 backyard burn must register their fire with the fire department before burning.
Campfires and Burning Barrels with screens do NOT require registration.
Not sure what category your fire falls under? You can find full details—including definitions of fire categories and how to register—right here:
👉 extensionfire.ca/backyard-burning
Let’s all do our part to reduce wildfire risk and keep our community safe. Thanks for burning responsibly! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

04/14/2026

"Zombie fires" might sound like science fiction, but they are a very real threat in BC. These fires smoulder underground all winter long, waiting for the spring thaw to resurface. 🧟‍♂️❄️

Fire season is no longer just a few weeks in the summer—it’s a year-round conversation. The best time to prepare is right now, before the ground dries out.

Get a tailored plan for your property from our specialist.

✅ Sign up for your free FireSmart assessment: 🔗 https://firesmartbcplatform.ca/request-home-inspection

04/07/2026

It doesn't take a high number of fires to cause massive damage. In 2025, even with fewer fire starts, the total area burned was well above the 10-year average. 🌲🔥

It only takes one fire in the wrong place to change a community forever. Vancouver Island is beautiful, but our thick forests mean we have to be extra vigilant.

Let us help you identify the "Priority Zones" around your home that need the most attention.

✅ Book your 100% FREE inspection: 🔗 https://firesmartbcplatform.ca/request-home-inspection

03/29/2026

Looking for a tasty way to support Extension Fire Dept.?

We’ve got a jerky fundraiser on now, and every purchase helps support firefighter training and new equipment for the department.

Orders due: April 26
Pick-up: Early May

Order here: https://square.link/u/8vSQyrKc?src=sheet

Thanks for helping support your local fire department.

03/17/2026

Wildfires can literally create their own weather—from "fire tornadoes" to lightning-producing clouds. 🌪️⚡

When a fire becomes this extreme, the best defense is the work done before the smoke appears. FireSmart principles are designed to help your home survive even when conditions are at their worst.

Our Wildfire Mitigation Specialist is ready to show you simple, practical steps to protect your family.

✅ Don’t wait for the smoke. Get FireSmart today: 🔗 https://firesmartbcplatform.ca/request-home-inspection

03/02/2026

1,600 wildfires a year is a staggering number. With 2023 and 2025 breaking records, wildfire season is becoming more intense right here in BC. 📉🔥

We can’t control the weather or the number of starts, but we can control how prepared our own neighborhood is. Most home ignitions are actually caused by stray embers, not the main wall of fire.

Is your home ember-resistant? Find out for free.

✅ Schedule your one-on-one property assessment: 🔗 https://firesmartbcplatform.ca/request-home-inspection

02/17/2026

Did you know it takes a village—and a fleet—to fight a wildfire? 🚁🛩️

While the BC Wildfire Service uses an incredible array of aircraft to cool flames and slow the spread, their work is most effective when homes on the ground are prepared. By reducing the fuel around your house, you give ground crews a much better chance of defending your property.

Help the teams in the sky and on the ground by making your home a harder target.

✅ Book your FREE FireSmart assessment today: 🔗 https://firesmartbcplatform.ca/request-home-inspection

02/11/2026

The Extension Fire Department sends our heartfelt thoughts and deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones during this tragic event. Our thoughts and concern are also with Chief Dustin Curry, the members of the Tumbler Ridge Fire Department, and the entire community of Tumbler Ridge as they endure this unimaginable emergency response.

We are all deeply affected by this tragedy, and we stand in solidarity with you during this incredibly difficult time.