Parksville Fire Rescue

08/28/2026

Is your home or property following FireSmart BC practices? Review the checklist below and make sure you're doing what you can to reduce wildfire risk. 🔥

Taking a few steps around your home before evacuating can make a big difference.

The Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist, developed with PreparedBC, outlines what to do, including clearing debris from the roof and gutters, mowing grass short around the house, checking that vents are in good condition, and closing up the house before leaving.

See the full checklist: firesmartbc.ca/resource/emergency-wildfire-preparedness-checklist/

08/16/2026

Crew swap day. 4 firefighters out after 8 days and the next four in (Can you guess who is who?) It is these ParksvilleFD members that make it possible to provide support to BC Wildfire and comminties in the province.

Our crew is currently working in the Summerland area on the Bald Range fire.

Do your part, Firesmart before the fire. Go to FireSmart BC for more info.

08/13/2026

IMPORTANT REMINDER - Campfire ban remains in effect until otherwise advised. The ban applies to open fires of any size including campfires. Implemented by the Parksville fire chief for the Parksville Fire Protection Area in conjunction with the Coastal Fire Centre ban for Vancouver Island and south coast.

08/12/2026

We can all do our part to be FireSmart BC!

08/08/2026

BC Wildfire Service requested our Type 1 Engine (E43 reserve) today for a structure defense deployment in the interior. This crew of two company officers and two firefighters have answered the call.

As conditions in the province change and the need for crews ramps up, we are happy to help where we can. We know others would do the same for us.

08/07/2026

Practice night in action! Crews A, C, and D took part in live fire training, honing critical firefighting skills and working together under realistic conditions.

07/31/2026

Amazing news for our firefighters and community!

The City is receiving $7 million through the Strategic Priorities Fund for critical upgrades and improvements to the Parksville Fire Station. 🚒 🧑‍🚒
The renovation will include:
• Additional fire truck bays
• Dedicated firefighter dormitory space
• A dedicated exercise room
• Improved equipment storage
• Enhanced resilience for post-disaster operations

This investment will ensure firefighters have safe, functional, and reliable spaces to serve our growing community during emergencies while modernizing a facility designed to meet increasing service demands.

By leveraging funding from the Strategic Priorities Fund, Growing Communities Fund, Community Works Fund, and City reserves, this important project can be completed without additional costs to taxpayers.

Learn more about the project: www.letstalkparksville.ca/firehall

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Union of BC Municipalities

07/28/2026

Dry summer conditions mean the risk of wildfires is elevated, even a small spark can lead to a devastating fire. Let’s work together to prevent wildfires and keep our forests, homes and families safe this summer. Please be mindful this long weekend! BC Wildfire Service PreparedBC
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prepare

07/15/2026

At the recent Parksville Council meeting, we were honoured to present Lieutenant Richard Reedel with the British Columbia Long Service Bar, recognizing 25 years of outstanding service to the community. Richard has been with Parkville Fire Rescue for the past 13 years, along with 12 years previously serving at Coombs-Hillier Fire Department and Errington Fire Department.

Thank you for your service, Richard! 🚒