Roberts Creek Fire Department

05/25/2026

This morning, members of xwesam – Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to a significant and completely preventable beach fire near the Roberts Creek Pier.

While many people were just starting their workday, volunteers left their jobs, families, and responsibilities to respond and protect our community. Crews worked hard to contain and extinguish the fire before it had the chance to spread further.

Roberts Creek is a beautiful place to live, and taking care of it is all of our responsibility.

Beach fires must be properly contained, monitored, and fully extinguished before leaving the area. Smouldering logs and unattended fires can quickly turn into something much more serious, especially during dry conditions.

Please respect our beaches, forests, parks, and shared spaces. Pack out your garbage, dispose of bottles and cans properly, and make sure your fire is completely out before leaving. If you cannot safely place your hand where the fire was, it is not out.

Incidents like this are also a reminder that volunteer fire departments rely on community members willing to step up and serve. When calls come in during the middle of the day, we depend on available volunteers to respond.

If you have ever considered giving back to your community, now is the time. We are always looking for dedicated people who want to help protect Roberts Creek.

Protecting this community takes all of us.

05/16/2026

Today we celebrate the life of former Fire Chief Bruce Puchalski.

We fly the flag at half-mast to remember this great man and what he gave to his community.

Our deepest respect is with his friends and family on this sad day.

Thank you for your service and your dedication.

03/08/2026

Today we recognize International Women’s Day, and it feels important to pause for a moment and acknowledge the incredible women who shape our department and our community.

The fire service has long been built on courage, commitment, and service. Over the years, many women have stepped forward to live those values right alongside their brothers on the truck floor, in training, and out in the community. Their strength, professionalism, and dedication have helped shape who we are today.

To the women currently serving in our fire hall, thank you. Your work, leadership, and steady presence make our team stronger every day. The time you give, the calls you answer, and the example you set matters more than words can fully capture.

To the women who served before us, we carry forward the path you helped create. Your contributions helped open doors and set standards that continue to guide this department today. You remain part of the story and the foundation we stand on.

And beyond the hall, we also recognize the mothers, partners, daughters, friends, and community members who support this work and help make it possible. The fire service is never just the people wearing the gear, it is the people standing beside them.

Today is a reminder that strength, leadership, and service take many forms. Our department is better because of the women who have chosen to stand up, step forward, and serve their community.

Thank you for everything you bring to this work and to the fire family.

Happy International Women’s Day.

02/25/2026

🧗‍♂️🔥 xRCVFD is Climbing for a Cause 🔥🧗‍♀️

This year, members of xwesam – Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department are stepping up once again, this time for the Climb the Wall in support of lung health across British Columbia.

Firefighters will climb in full gear, pushing through heat, weight, and fatigue. It is a physical challenge, but it represents something much bigger. For many people living with lung disease, every single day feels like a climb.

We see firsthand how vital healthy lungs as we volunteer. This event gives us the opportunity to stand alongside those in our community who are facing respiratory illness and to raise funds that support research, education, and prevention.

We are asking our community to stand with us.

If you would like to support our team, please visit our fundraising page:

https://secure3.convio.net/bclung/site/TR/Climb/General?pg=team&team_id=2590&fr_id=1150

Every step we take is powered by the people behind us.

Roberts Creek has always shown up for its firefighters. Now we are climbing for those who need us most.

Thank you for your continued support.

12/21/2025

Getting ready to leave with Santa!

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12/18/2025

🎅🚒 Oh the Cheer You Will See, When the Fire Trucks Roll Free 🚒🎅

On Sunday, December 21st, at 3 o’clock on the dot,
From the Fire Hall we’ll roll, ready or not.

Through the Heart of the Creek we’ll happily go,
With lights shining bright and music aglow.
Down Lower Road we’ll travel with cheer,
To Cheryl Ann Park, then turn right back here.

Along Beach Avenue, wave big and wave wide,
Past Henderson Avenue, joy by our side.
Then off to Flume Road, a careful cross too,
Over Highway 101, as we head back to you.

Santa will ride with a wave and a grin,
Spreading good cheer as the holidays begin.
So bundle up warm and come out to say hey,
As the fire trucks roll past in festive display.

📍 And right at 3:00 PM, just look and you’ll see,
A live tracker posted on Facebook, follow along with glee.

From all of us here who proudly serve,
This community spirit is what we preserve.
Oh the joy we will share, oh the smiles we’ll ignite,
As we roll through the Creek on this magical night. 🎄✨

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xRCVFD