Otter Point Fire Department

10/04/2026

🎃 Halloween Night at Camp Barnard is back! 👻🔥

Join the Otter Point Firefighters Association for a fun, family-friendly Halloween night at Camp Barnard!

📅 October 31 2026
🔥 Bonfire – 6:30 PM
🎆 Fireworks over the lake – 7:30 PM
🌭 Hot dogs
☕ Hot chocolate
🍬 Candy bags for the kids

📍 Camp Barnard – 3202 Young Lake Road

Bring the family, dress warm and come enjoy a great night with the community.

🎃 Everyone welcome! 🎃

10/02/2026

🔥 CATEGORY 2 OPEN BURNING – OTTER POINT 🔥
Effective 12:00 p.m. – Friday, October 2, 2026

After taking the past few days to carefully evaluate conditions in Otter Point, we have seen the fire danger rating remain LOW for several consecutive days, along with cooler temperatures and good overnight recovery.

Based on these conditions, Category 2 open burning will be permitted within the Otter Point Fire Protection District effective at 12:00 p.m. today, October 2, 2026.

⚠️ A BURNING PERMIT IS REQUIRED

For the month of October, the Otter Point Fire Department will be issuing permits for all Category 2 open burning. This allows us to help ensure residents understand safe burning practices, current conditions and the responsibilities associated with open burning.

To obtain a permit:
🏠 Stop by the Otter Point Fire Hall, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📞 Call the Fire Hall at 250-642-6211

Permits may be restricted, suspended or cancelled at any time should weather or fire conditions deteriorate.

What is a Category 2 Open Fire?

Under the CRD Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 2, 2022 (Bylaw No. 4489), a Category 2 fire is generally used for burning vegetative debris and may consist of:

🔥 One pile no larger than 2 metres high × 3 metres wide, or
🔥 Two piles burning at the same time, with each pile no larger than 2 metres high × 3 metres wide.

When burning, remember:
• Maintain at least 10 metres clearance from buildings, structures, fences, trees, hedges and property lines.
• Never leave your fire unattended.
• Maintain an adequate fuel break around the burn area.
• Have appropriate firefighting tools and an adequate water supply immediately available.
• Do not burn green debris, leaves, garbage, construction materials or other prohibited materials.
• Ensure the fire is completely extinguished and cold before leaving the area.
• Provincial Open Burning Smoke Control Regulations and venting requirements must also be followed where applicable.

A permit does not override provincial regulations or restrictions. Where different regulations apply, the most restrictive requirement must be followed.

For current burning information, permit requirements and regulations, please visit the Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department website or contact the Fire Hall at 250-642-6211.

Thank you for helping us keep Otter Point safe and for burning responsibly.

09/04/2026

🔥 CAMPFIRE PROHIBITION LIFTED – OTTER POINT 🔥

After reviewing local fire weather station data showing a reduced fire danger rating for two consecutive days, along with cooler temperatures and damp mornings providing good overnight recovery, the campfire prohibition within the Otter Point Fire Protection District is lifted effective immediately, Friday, September 4, 2026.

Residents are reminded that a legal campfire must be smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide and must comply with all CRD burning regulations. Campfires must be continuously attended, with adequate water and a hand tool readily available. Please ensure your fire is completely extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving it.

This change applies to campfires only. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited.

Thank you to everyone for your patience, cooperation and understanding throughout the prohibition. For those who may have found the restrictions frustrating, we hope you understand that these decisions are always made with the safety and protection of you, your property and the entire Otter Point community in mind.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

09/02/2026

It’s time to FireSmart your property for the fall! Back by popular demand we are teaming up with CRD FireSmart to offer a roadside chipping pick up day October 2nd and 3rd. Register your pick up at www.otterpointfire.bc.ca #

08/26/2026

🚒 NOW RECRUITING: 2026–27 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT CLASS

Are you ready to serve your community, build lasting friendships, and learn valuable emergency-response skills?

The Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department is accepting applications for our 2026–27 recruit class.

📅 Important Dates
• Applications open: August 26, 2026
• Application deadline: September 20, 2026
• Recruit assessment day: October 3, 2026
• Recruit training begins: October or November 2026 — exact date to be determined

No previous firefighting experience is required. We provide the training, support and practical experience you need, including firefighting, medical first response, vehicle rescue, wildland firefighting, driver and pump operations, and more.
Applicants must live within a 10-minute response to the Otter Point Fire Hall, hold a valid BC driver’s licence and be at least 19 years old when recruit training begins.

This regional recruit program is delivered in partnership with:
🚒 Otter Point Fire Department
🚒 Sooke Fire Rescue
🚒 Metchosin Fire Department
🚒 East Sooke Volunteer Fire Department

Ready to answer the call?

Learn more and download the application package at:
🔥 www.otterpointfire.bc.ca/recruitment

Applications must be received by September 20, 2026.

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08/21/2026

08/17/2026

🚨🐾 Every crew needs a little support from home!

As the trucks headed out for a medical call today, Ellie dog made sure to send them off with a little encouragement of her own. 😂🐕🚒