Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue

Catch us every Saturday in June at the Farmers Market! We will be alternating between our Recruitment Info tent AND the FireSmart BC tent, where you can get tips on making your property more resilient to wildfire.

Stop by to chat, ask questions, and sign up for a FREE home FireSmart assessment.

Want to get started now?
👉 www.qbfirerescue.com/firesmart/firesmart-assessment

Emergencies can happen fast. If you ever need to leave at a moment’s notice, especially during floods or wildfires, do you know what you need to pack or do?

Grab-and-go bags are essential. Find out what goes in one (and how it differs from an emergency kit): preparedbc.ca/grab-and-go

And during wildfire season, don’t forget to FireSmart your home. Download the last-minute checklist to help protect your property from FireSmart BC:
firesmartbc.ca/resource/emergency-wildfire-preparedness-checklist

Family Day was filled with smiles, laughter, and a tremendous sense of community spirit! Events like this remind us that our role extends beyond emergency response.

A special thank you goes out to the event organizers, volunteers, sponsors, parade participants, and everyone who helped make the day run smoothly and safely. Your hard work and dedication contributed to a memorable experience for all.

Planning to tackle weeds around your property? While there are plenty of safe and effective ways to manage weeds in driveways, landscaping, and around hedges, using a propane torch is not one of them.

Flame weeding is a high-risk activity year-round. Even if the fire appears out, intense heat can ignite hidden roots or leave smouldering spots that can flare up later. There have been unfortunate fires in the province that have resulted from this.

Help protect your home and your community by choosing safer weed-control options.

Spring has arrived—and so have some great community events! Join us this weekend at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday and Family Day on Sunday.

On Sunday, keep an eye out for your local fire department in the parade, then head over to the Community Field to say hello. Our crew will be there with big smiles, fun swag for the kids, and a chance to connect.

Come out and enjoy the festivities—we’d love to see you!

Roofs and gutters filled with dry leaves, pine needles, and small branches can increase your home’s wildfire risk. Clearing this debris helps reduce the chance of embers igniting your property.

Take a few minutes to remove combustible materials from your roof and gutters—it’s a simple step that makes a big difference.

For more wildfire preparedness tips, visit FireSmart BC or check out our website:
www.qbfirerescue.com/firesmart/firesmart-home

Looking for a new challenge or a way to give back to your community? We’re recruiting dedicated individuals to join our team as paid-on-call firefighters.

👉 Sign up to receive more info: qbfirerescue.com/join

Whether you’re a student, a shift worker, self-employed, or somewhere in between, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

As you get into spring yardwork, here are some FireSmart pruning & landscaping tips to help protect your home from wildfire risk before fire season begins.

✂️ Prune tree branches that hang low (within ~2 metres of the ground) so fires can’t climb upward through “ladder fuels.”
🌿 Space out plantings and keep them away from buildings — don’t let shrubs touch siding or overhang roofs.
🚫 Avoid bark, pine needles, or wood chips immediately next to buildings, since they ignite more easily.
🏡 Use gravel, rocks, or stone mulches around the foundation; farther out, mature compost can work well.
🌱 Mow regularly to keep grass under about 10 cm; too short isn’t ideal either, as very dry or sparse turf dries out faster.
🍃 Clear winter debris like dead leaves, twigs, branches, and dried seed pods — especially near buildings, under rooflines, and in gutters.
Taking the time now to prune, remove dead fuels, and adjust your yard layout can significantly reduce wildfire risk as fire season approaches.

Want more tips? Download the FireSmart BC guides:
👉 www.qbfirerescue.com/firesmart/firesmart-home

Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue is proud to participate in our annual Family Day Event on Sunday, May 31! Come out and celebrate a day all about community, connection, and fun for all ages. Whether you’re cheering along the parade route or stopping by our tent to say hi, there’s something for everyone.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family and enjoy:
✨ A fun-filled parade
🧑‍🚒 Meeting your local firefighters
🍧 Delicious street food and festive music
🎈 Tons of games and activities

We hope to see you there!

Thinking about joining the fire service? We’ve got a dedicated “Join the Team” page on our website with everything you need to know — whether you’re curious about the role, the training, or how to apply.

Check it out 👉 qbfirerescue.com/join

We are actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as paid-on-call firefighters. We welcome people from all walks of life. No prior firefighting experience is necessary—just a commitment to learning and serving.