View Royal Fire Rescue

West Shore's Bravest
Proudly serving the residents of View Royal and the community of the West Shore.

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View Royal Fire Rescue is pleased to announce several exciting promotions and appointments within our department.

Please join us in congratulating Assistant Chief Pitre, Captain Drolet, and Firefighter Hayes on their well-deserved achievements.

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Congratulations to Assistant Chief Heath Bevan on his well deserved retirement.

On behalf of all current and former members, thank you for your service, mentorship, and friendship.

We wish you and your family all the best in retirement.

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Today, we recognize and celebrate the retirement of Kathy Leatham after an incredible 34 years of service to the Town of View Royal, including the last 19 years with View Royal Fire Rescue.

Congratulations, Kathy, and enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

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Join us on Saturday June 6th for the Annual View Royal Fire Department Open House!

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 333 Island Highway

*No on-site parking available*
Please use alternative modes of transportation such as transit, biking or walking.

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The Fire Danger Rating has been moved to High.

High: Forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously and challenge fire suppression efforts. Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities. No open burning in View Royal.

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The Fire Danger Rating has been moved to Moderate.

Moderate: Forest fuels are drying and there is an increased risk of surface fires starting. Carry out any forest activities with caution.

Reminder that there is no outdoor burning of any kind permitted in View Royal.

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Today is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day!

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign that encourages everyone to come together on a single day to take action to reduce the risk of wildfire to their homes, neighbourhoods and communities.

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*Reminder Emergency Preparedness Fair this weekend!*

Join us on Sunday May 3rd from 11am - 3pm at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Center (1767 Island Highway) for the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair.

Check out https://t.co/UuZZgBPoje for more information.

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Join us on Sunday May 3rd from 11am - 3pm at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Center and experience an earthquake simulation in the Quake Cottage at the Emergency Preparedness Fair.
https://t.co/OLib5nve97

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The FireSmart BC Spring Classroom Contest is back for 2026!

This province-wide contest invites elementary classrooms across BC to explore the FireSmart BC Education Program.

The contest runs from April 20 to May 15. Learn more at: https://t.co/am3j0u7xGa

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After more than 40 years of service, Fire Chief Paul Hurst has announced his retirement from View Royal Fire Rescue, effective October 1, 2026.

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/CX3pfpwWeC

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*Save the Date* 2026 Emergency Preparedness Fair

Join us on Sunday May 3rd from 11am - 3pm at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Center (1767 Island Highway) for the annual Emergency Preparedness Fair.

Check out https://t.co/UuZZgBPoje for more information.

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Now Recruiting - Paid On Call Firefighters

View Royal Fire Rescue is currently accepting applications for Paid On Call Firefighters.

Applications are now being accepted until March 31 at 4:00pm.

Learn more at:
https://t.co/StKyUq5C92.

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Join us on Saturday March 28 at 1pm for a FREE workshop on Wildfire Resilient Gardening with horticulturalist, Bethany Couture presented by the View Royal FireSmart Program.

Register now at https://t.co/KjLBW7HKQa

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FireSmart BC has launched a new free, online training course designed to equip landscapers and others with the knowledge needed to integrate FireSmart best practices into their work.

Learn More and Enroll Today!
https://t.co/cXQ7D8NAGf

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The View Royal Fire Department extends its deepest condolences following the tragic incident in Tumbler Ridge. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, students, staff, first responders, and the broader community as they navigate this profound loss.

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EmergencyInfoBC is also on Facebook: https://t.co/F0koj9jilI

We share verified updates, instructions & links to official sources during emergencies in #BC, including floods, wildfires, earthquakes & tsunamis.

Follow our Facebook page for trusted emergency information, alongside our posts here on X. #BCFlood #BCWildfire #BCEarthquake

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Congratulations to the Stonecliffe Strata on becoming the first FireSmart Recognized Neighbourhood in Greater Victoria!

Read their story in the link below:
https://t.co/VjC9W2ASLm

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A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has occurred 75 miles (120 km) SW of Talkeetna, Alaska. There is NO tsunami threat to #BC. More info: https://t.co/EvHrJB7eAJ #BCEarthquake

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It is National Burn Awareness Week - Feb 1st to 7th

The theme for Burn Awareness Week 2026 is Burn Prevention Where You Live, Work, and Play – Preventing Burns in the Workplace.

Learn more at:
https://t.co/oBm1M77opE