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After some initial confusion around interpreting the fire hazard ratings and how they relate to allowable equipment use, we have worked through the details and created an amended version of the Industrial Use Equipment Matrix. This revision reflects a clearer alignment with the fire hazard rating system and offers more accessible guidance for users. As part of this process, we also reviewed Bylaw 102 to better understand the risk factors and ensure the matrix supports safe and responsible industrial activity during varying fire risk conditions. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone in the community who contributed feedback and insight throughout this process. A special thank-you to Christina Jams, who designed the original matrix to help bring more clarity to Bylaw 102, and to Ray Appel for creating the current graphic version. Your collaboration has made this a more effective tool for everyone. NOTE: This chart is being updated over time. Please see the current Fire Ratings on this website for an up-to-date Fire Chart.

Gabriola Island, BC – Adrienne Muscat and Francis Wolokoff, firefighters with the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department, have teamed up to create the Gabriola Firefighters Fundraising Group. The groups latest initiative combines community safety with compassion by selling reflective address signs to raise funds for the Beatch family, whose son Jax was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The reflective signs are double-sided, mounted on lumber, and professionally installed for $100 each. This initiative addresses a critical safety issue on Gabriola Island, where some homes lack visible address markers, making it difficult for emergency responders to locate them quickly during emergencies. “When minutes matter,” said Adrienne Muscat, “we need to find you fast—no one wants us wasting time searching for the right address.” The project has garnered strong community support. Colin McCue, owner of Sure Signs on Gabriola, donated the materials for the first 16 signs, including signboards and reflective material. Elisha Bandel of Bandel Construction contributed the lumber, while various firefighters have volunteered their time to install the signs, which will start appearing around the island as early as next week. The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department has also approved the initiative and expressed their full support for improving emergency response capabilities on the island. Proceeds from sign sales will go directly to supporting the Beatch family as they navigate Jax’s leukemia treatment. For those who wish to contribute without purchasing a sign, donations can be made through a dedicated GoFundMe page (link at bottom of this post). To Purchase a Sign: Residents interested in purchasing a reflective sign can contact Adrienne Muscat at adriennemuscat@gmail.com . Alternatively, you can scan the QR code below to learn more about this initiative and how to participate or click on the link: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/4M7VTXRTMQ6HS/checkout/AJACMKZZYNWMLUXOECXMDSG7 . Francis Wolokoff emphasized the importance of community support, saying, “Help us, help you, help them. By purchasing these signs, you’re not only ensuring your home is easier to find in emergencies, but you’re also contributing to a wonderful cause that supports one of our own families in need.”    “This fundraiser is about more than just raising money; it’s about coming together as a community to support one of our own while ensuring everyone is safer in emergencies,” added Adrienne Muscat.    Media Contact:  Adrienne Muscat Gabriola Firefighters Fundraising Group Email:  adriennemuscat@gmail.com   Francis Wolokoff Gabriola Firefighters Fundraising Group    Link to gofundme  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jax-our-little-warrior-fight-leukemia?attribution_id=sl%3Aa74d1152-c0e2-4cf9-8812-030f770f5bf4&lang=en_CA&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=IwY2xjawJZNvVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZXLlDwaQ-ntaWvwjezzuxptg-HXS8iS-y9is52F4trx-yvwNXMz_r74Tw_aem_i0nQfBc8J5UA4S5qpBZp6Q

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