Northside Volunteer Fire Department

09/17/2026

Effective 12noon on Friday, September 18, the fire ban is lifted. Please burn responsibly.

09/15/2026

Many many thanks to Valley Building Supplies for donating our next year's supply of fuel for our Live Fire Facility.

09/05/2026

Northside Fire is holding a First Responder Course (EMA-FR) Oct 17, 18, 24 & 25 and has a few spots available for members of the public. Cost is $400 for Northside residents, $500 for non-residents. Email Ann at [email protected] for details and registration.

05/25/2026

Considered getting a free, confidential FireSmart Assessment on your home. FireSmartBC.ca offers grants to help FireSmart your home after your assessment.

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05/12/2026

There is now a total fire ban in our area; no campfires, no burning piles, no flames permitted except propane campfires in approved portable units.

04/06/2026

What a great day for an Easter Egg Hunt! Perhaps 50 Northside kids, and as many adults, dropped in for the Easter egg hunt and free hot dogs. Many thanks to Powell River First Aid Training for donating the candies and Easter eggs.

03/28/2026

Announcing the Annual Northside Easter Egg Hunt. Join us again at Craig Park on Easter Sunday (April 5) at 12noon for a free Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 years and younger, and free hot dogs for all. Open to Northside residents only. Easter Eggs were sponsored by Canadian Emergency Medical Services.

01/13/2026

Northside Fire is offering a public Red Cross CPR/AED course on January 31st, 9am to about 2pm, at the Craig Park Fire Hall. The cost for Northside residents is $75.00 and the certificate is valid for 3 years. Text Ann at 604-208-8844 for more info or to register.

12/13/2025

Flash likes to stay toasty warm. Remember to unplug all appliances when not in use and never sit on a toaster, Flash! https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Top-fire-causes/Electrical