Bow Horn Bay Fire Department

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Bow Horn Bay Fire Department Serving the Communities of Bowser, Qualicum Bay, and Spider Lake since 1952.

History of the Department

The Bow Horn Bay Fire Department was established in 1952 as the Qualicum Bay Fire Department, but that name was confusing because of the proximity to the Qualicum Beach Fire Department and the fact that the coverage area was expanding. So in 1956, it was renamed the Bow Horn Bay Fire Department (an amalgam for Bowser, Horne Lake Road and Qualicum Bay area). After moving several times from one inadequate building to another, a purpose built three-bay hall was erected on Lions Way in Qualicum Bay in 1978. A couple of years later another two bays were added on to the rear of the present hall. We presently have seven vehicles:

Engine 7-2 - 2011 Rosenbauer Pumper
Tender 7-4 - 2000 Freightliner FL80 - 1500 Imp Gallons
Tender 7-5 - 1998 Freightliner FL80 - 1500 Imp Gallons
Rescue 7-6 - 2008 Pierce Pumper
Rescue 7-8 - 1995 Freightliner FL60 mini-pumper
C-700 - 2021 Chevrolet Silverado
C-702 - 2021 Ford F150


220 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2E2
Phone: (250) 757-9433
Fax: (250) 757-9423

38 pounds of turkey. 40 people. Just right.
10/14/2026

38 pounds of turkey. 40 people. Just right.

Well, it looked darker in the oven. I thought you were handing out the invitations. No, I thought you were. If no one co...
10/12/2026

Well, it looked darker in the oven.

I thought you were handing out the invitations. No, I thought you were.
If no one comes do I get the whole turkey? It’ll save you cooking it.

Is that giblets on the floor!

All week… what are we doing for training? What are we doing for training? Ah, it’s always a surprise. This week - full P...
10/06/2026

All week… what are we doing for training? What are we doing for training? Ah, it’s always a surprise.
This week - full PPE, SCBA on air Dodgeball. Annnd GO!

Always one of our favourite days when Fern Flower Nature School kids come for a visit. Plus, for a short while our avera...
10/05/2026

Always one of our favourite days when Fern Flower Nature School kids come for a visit. Plus, for a short while our average age at the hall goes from 70 to 7!

09/30/2026

September 30, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Orange Shirt Day is a commemorative day that honours the children who survived residential schools and remembers those who did not.
Bow Horn Bay Fire Department is very proud to serve the Qualicum First Nation Community.

Ok, the time that you have all waited so patiently for has arrived.The burn ban is lifting tomorrow. Please burn respons...
09/29/2026

Ok, the time that you have all waited so patiently for has arrived.
The burn ban is lifting tomorrow.
Please burn responsibly.
REMEMBER, you can only burn when the venting index is in the good range... 55 or better.
If you choose to burn when the venting index is below 55, you will be required to extinguish your fire.

The daily venting index reading can be found at
https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/venting/
We are listed under CNTRL VAN ISLD

Full rescind of Category 2 and Category 3 prohibitions in Coastal Fire Centre
Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PCT on Wednesday September 30, 2026, all remaining Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibitions within the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction will be lifted.

Category 2 open fire is an open fire, other than a campfire, that burns:

One pile of material no larger than 2 metres high by 3 metres wide;
Up to two piles of material at the same time, with each pile no larger than 2 metres high by 3 metres wide; or
Stubble or grass over an area of 0.2 hectares or less.

Category 3 open fire is an open fire that burns:

Three or more piles of material at the same time, with each pile no larger than 2 metres high by 3 metres wide;
One or more piles of material that exceed 2 metres in height or 3 metres in width;
One or more windrows; or
Stubble or grass over an area greater than 0.2 hectares.


Other activities that were previously prohibited but will now be allowed include the following activities and equipment:
Binary exploding targets
Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act of BC
Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description
Controlled air incinerators
Air curtain burners
Carbonizers

Can I Burn Outdoors Today? Check the Ventilation Index. The Ventilation Index provides a smoke-control forecast for British Columbia that contains predictions of the Ventilation Index and low-level winds for 25 B.C. locations

Some team building drills. Traverse the parking lot without touching it. Fold that salvage cover… while you’re on it. Fo...
09/26/2026

Some team building drills.
Traverse the parking lot without touching it.
Fold that salvage cover… while you’re on it.
Follow that hose line.
Flow from the dual inlet ground monitor.

Ok, we’re going to talk about cribbing and air bags. I’ll just write it on the board. 5 minutes later… err, got it.
09/22/2026

Ok, we’re going to talk about cribbing and air bags. I’ll just write it on the board.
5 minutes later… err, got it.

Some Survivor-like challenges. No one was voted off the island.
09/15/2026

Some Survivor-like challenges. No one was voted off the island.

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220 Lions Way
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K2E2

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