Emergency Call 9-1-1
Chipping event
April 18 & 25, 9-2 pm, Hall 1 (north)
Fire Hazard Rating
Jay Dearman
Youth Firefighting Fundraiser
The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department is proud to launch a fundraising initiative in honour of Jay Dearman, whose passion for firefighting and dedication to mentoring youth left a lasting impact on our community.
Your donations will help support:
A Youth
Firefighting Camp
Sponsorships
for young women to attend the Island Ignite Firefighting Camp
Two bursaries
to help youth pursue firefighting education and training
​Last year’s Junior Firefighter Camp was our most successful yet, welcoming 18 juniors aged 12–18. The goal of the junior program is to empower Gabriola youth by building confidence and practical life-saving skills, including:
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Accurately reporting emergencies via 911
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Proper use of a fire extinguisher
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FireSmart techniques
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Basic rope and knot skills
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Fire safety, health, and safety awareness
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Structural firefighting basics
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Wildfire firefighting basics
Donations can be made by e-transfer to info@gabriolafire.ca
Charitable receipts will be issued by the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department. ​​​​​​To ensure the longevity of this initiative, the Fire Department has established a savings account in Jay Dearman’s name dedicated to supporting these programs. Thank you for supporting this initiative and helping us inspire and equip the next generation of firefighters.
