East Sooke Volunteer Fire Department

08/26/2026

VOLUNTEERS WANTED for Firefighter position.

We are looking for dedicated people to join our team. No experience needed!

Stop by the station at 6071 East Sooke rd Monday through Friday 9am-4pm and pickup a application or email [email protected]

08/20/2026

East Sooke Chipper Day"s are back! September 11th and 12th 2026.

Please register on the attached link.

East Sooke Fire is excited to bring back the Roadside Chipper Day in September! The Chipper Day Program offers free roadside pickup and disposal of excess vegetation from residential properties, with the goal of assisting residents with their FireSmart efforts by reducing the fuel load around their....

08/16/2026

Conditions are now Extreme.

Reminder:

No burning or campfires are permitted.
Propane fueled fire pits are permitted.

FireSmarting your property is a year round responsibly.

08/09/2026

08/08/2026

Grab and go bags aren't just for Wildfire season. Have your bag ready to go year round for emergencies and disasters that can occur at any time of the year.

07/24/2026

***Update Gillespie road open 7:30pm***

Motor Vehicle incident.
Gillespie road closed in both directions. Please avoid the area.

07/15/2026

CAMPFIRE BAN!

Campfires (category 1 fires) will NO longer be permitted as of Thursday July 16th.

You can enjoy your propane gas fire pits.

Unsure what's permitted? eastsookefire.ca or call the station during Monday to Friday 8 to 4

07/01/2026

This morning our family's got together for breakfast. Nice way to start Canada Day 🇨🇦

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 East Sooke

A reminder that category 1 fires (campfires) are currently permitted, please enjoy responsibly and extinguish fully when you are done.

Category 2 fires are not permitted this includes, the use of Consumer Fireworks this Canada Day.

05/23/2026

Making your home and property FireSmart can help decrease the intensity of a wildfire and slow its spread 🔥

Taking basic steps today, such as planting FireSmart trees, can significantly reduce the risk to your home and property ✔️

Get started with the FireSmart BC home assessment: http://ow.ly/mStp30qHrGm

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/Wildfires

Alt text: FireSmart's Home Ignition Zones. Extended zone is 10 m to 30 m away from the home. Intermediate zone is 1.5 m to 10 m away from the home. Immediate zone is 0 m to 1.5 m away from the home.