Carol Waldo Nominated for Women in Wildfire Resiliency Award!
The GVFD is pleased to recognize Carol Waldo for her nomination for the 2026 Lynn Orstad Award: Women in Wildfire Resiliency, which highlights leadership in wildfire preparedness across British Columbia and Alberta. Although she was not selected as a recipient this year, her nomination reflects the meaningful impact of her work supporting wildfire awareness and preparedness. On Gabriola, Carol has been a steady advocate for FireSmart practices, helping residents understand pr
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Update on Industrial Use Equipment Matrix
After some initial confusion around interpreting the fire hazard ratings and how they relate to allowable equipment use, we have worked...
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Gabriola Firefighters Launch Reflective Sign Fundraiser to Support Local Family and Enhance Emergency Response
Gabriola Island, BC – Adrienne Muscat and Francis Wolokoff, firefighters with the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department, have teamed up to...
Apr 29, 20252 min read