Current Events & News

GVFD Open House, Saturday June 3rd 12pm-4pm

Come meet members of the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department and learn about the various emergencies they train for. Learn about the...

Coastal Fire Centre will be prohibiting Category 2 and Category 3 open fires

Please be advised that the Coastal Fire Centre will be prohibiting Category 2 (back yard) and Category 3 (industrial) open fire...

By-election for 2 trustee positions June 14th 2023

On June 14th 2023 there will be a by-election for two open fire board trustee positions. Where: Albert Reed Memorial Fire Hall #1 730...

April 19th Fire Board Trustee Election Results

Results from April 19th Fire Trustees election are in. The results are as follows; Douglas Haines - 301 Erik Johnson - 520 John (Sean)...

Official Statement

In response to the letter circulating from Dr. Bosman regarding his formal complaint to the GVFD, it has come to my attention that not...

GVFD/GVFFA Annual Achievements 2022-2023

As another GFPID Annual General Meeting draws near, we get to reflect and report on the department and its members. 2022 was a record...

GVFD Operational Review released

In Aug 2022 GVFD Operations and GFPID trustees hired Jay Brownlee and Associates to do a high level review and audit of GVFD operations....

First Brush fire of the year

On Thursday March 30th, GVFD was paged out to the first brush fire of the year. An engine and a tender were used to extinguish a wide...

Fire Fighter Spotlight Series: Lesley Cathro

Member since October 2022 Certifications: Recruit for NFPA 1001 completion ( in progress), EMA EMR Position: Recruit and EMR Hello...

Amended DRAFT Burn Bylaw 95 - Now available

Please see the following document for the Amended Burn Bylaw, A second Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled for March 18th, 2023 at 1:00...

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