Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue

Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery. For more info: fpw.org.

Nearly 400 visitors to our Open House last Saturday! Thank you to all who came to visit, young and old.
It was a great opportunity to meet the community, answer questions, and promote a few tidbits about fire safety. It was great to hear that some families even came from out of town to join our event! There was a lot to experience, just to name a few, touring the fire station, climbing into the fire trucks, spraying a fire hose (with targets!), using a fire extinguisher, and even jumping around in a bouncy castle with slides!

If you missed this one, we host an open house annually every Fire Prevention Week.

AND if it piqued your interest, we're always looking for paid-on-call firefighters. Join the team at https://www.qbfirerescue.com/join/.

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or colour, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire. For more info: fpw.org.

Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat. For more info: fpw.org.

Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. For more info: fpw.org.

Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. For more info: fpw.org.

Today's the day! Come visit your Qualicum Beach firefighters at the Fire Hall (130 Rupert Rd E) and see what we do. We'll be open from 10am-2pm. Meet the firefighters, learn some fire safety tips, jump around in a bouncy castle. We even have firetruck races powered by firehose!

Happening tomorrow! Join us Sat. Oct. 3 from 10am–2pm for our Fire Hall Open House — a FREE, family-friendly event to kick off Fire Prevention Week!

Highlights include:
• Bouncy castle
• Fire truck & hall tours
• Fire extinguisher & hose demos
• Fire truck races powered by firehose
• Kids’ crafts
• Free hotdogs & drinks
• Raffle prizes
• Meet Ember the FireSmart Fox & Sparky the Fire Dog

A fun and educational event for all ages — we can’t wait to see you there!

🔊 Firehall Call-Out Siren Testing - October 1

Routine siren testing is scheduled today, October 1, at approximately 7:00 pm, to ensure the system is operational for our Fire Department use.

✅️ There is no emergency.
✅️ No action is required.
✅️ The siren is for Fire Department only.

🔊 What to Expect

✅️ A brief siren with a continuous sound that rises in pitch as it winds up will last approximately 10 seconds. The test is likely audible throughout most of the municipality.

🔊 When is the next test?

✅️ The siren will be tested on the first Thursday of each month, until further notice.

Questions? Contact the Qualicum Beach Fire Department at 250-752-6232.

Today on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never came home, the survivors, and their families. Every Child Matters.