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PUBLIC NOTICE!
Evacuation Practice FIRE RESCUE
May 26, 6pm to 9:30pm
The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a mutual aid and evacuation practice on May 26 from 6pm to 9:30pm. The practice will involve inter-agency coordination and response practice. Residents in the area may notice the presence of emergency vehicles and personnel during the training exercise. The practice will be taking place in Zone II, on South Road, between Ferne, Peterson, and Seymour roads.
All Gabriola residents are asked to review the Area B Evacuation Route Guide HERE.
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GVFD overview
The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department operates under the direction of the Fire Chief and trustees.
Currently we have 37 firefighter positions. The Office of the Fire Commissioner suggests it be raised to 40 firefighters: 20 for Hall Number 1 and 20 for Hall Number 2.
We have 2 fire halls, and 13 vehicles.
Our department earned the Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation from the Fire Underwriter Survey.
This means that Gabriola property owners are eligible for significant savings on their insurance, because testing proved that the GVFD can deliver large amounts of water to a fire scene. If you’re a property owner on Gabriola, make sure your insurance agent knows that we have this hydrant equivalency status!