Squamish Fire Rescue

Back to school means back to routines.
🏡Build a home fire drill into your family routine.
➡Ensure everyone knows two ways out of each room.
📄Use the Our Home is Fire Safe resource to review your home fire safety plan:https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/public-safety/fire-safety/fire-prevention-and-education/gtkf/gtkf_ohifs_package_english.pdf

Campus housing safety | NFPA When it comes to on- and off-campus housing, it’s important for students and parents to keep fire safety top of mind.

🔥 RESIDENTIAL CAMPFIRE BAN LIFTED 🔥

Effective Thursday, September 3 at noon, the District of Squamish will lift the Residential Campfire (Category 1) ban within District boundaries.

This follows the Coastal Fire Centre’s decision to rescind campfire prohibitions. Prohibitions in all other categories remain in place until further notice.

All existing residential campfire permits will be reinstated as of noon today.

🔥 Important reminders:
• Campfires within the District of Squamish are permitted only on private property with a valid residential campfire permit.
• Campfires are never permitted on public lands within District boundaries, including parks, beaches, riversides, lakes, forested areas and trails, unless located within a designated campground facility.
• Residential campfire permits are free and can be obtained online at squamish.ca/fire-permit.

For information on campfire prohibitions and restrictions outside the District of Squamish, visit the Coastal Fire Centre website.

After 25 years of dedicated service to Squamish Fire Rescue, Captain Sean O’Sullivan is officially retiring.

Sean began his journey in 2001 as a volunteer firefighter and went on to serve Company 41 as a Firefighter, Lieutenant, and ultimately, Captain.

Over the years, he answered countless calls, responded when his community needed him most, showed up for department events, and most importantly, helped save countless lives. His commitment to his crew, his department, and the people of Squamish has left a lasting impact.

Sean, thank you for 25 years of dedication, courage, leadership, and service. Your contribution to Squamish Fire Rescue and our community will not be forgotten.

From all of us at Squamish Fire Rescue — thank you, Captain O’Sullivan, and congratulations on your retirement!

Enjoy your next chapter - you’ve certainly earned it!

👨🏼‍🚒🎖️❤️

A small wildfire (V31805) began overnight which was visible and reported from some areas of Valleycliffe and Crumpit Woods. A BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crew is actioning the fire. The fire is reported as being 0.009 hectare in size and currently classified as being held.

Squamish Fire Rescue is maintaining contact with BCWS, though isn't currently involved due to the accessibility of the terrain.

Yesterday's fires north of Squamish west of Highway 99 near the salt sheds are both reported as being under control. A third fire further south of these first two is reported as being held.

Find more details at: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

🚨 ACTIVE INCIDENT - WILDFIRE 🚨

Squamish Fire Rescue is currently on scene at a wildfire on Highway 99, just north of the salt sheds.

⚠️ One southbound lane is closed. Miller Cap is on scene providing traffic control.

Please do not stop on the highway to view the fire. Slow down, follow traffic control directions and allow emergency crews to work safely.

Please use caution when travelling through the area and expect delays.

For more information and current wildfire information, visit:

https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

🚨Squamish Fire Rescue is now accepting applications for Paid On-Call Firefighters!

Looking for a challenge? Join a dedicated team serving our community and take on an experience that can truly be life-changing.

With professional training and hands-on experience, you’ll develop valuable skills as a firefighter, teammate and leader. 👨🏽‍🚒👩🏼‍🚒

⚠️What you need to know:
• Must be a permanent resident of Squamish at the time of application
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• 7-month recruit training program
• Training 2 days per week
• 100% attendance is required
• 3-year personal commitment to Squamish Fire Rescue
• Driver’s abstract and criminal record check required

We’re looking for positive, energetic and community-minded people who are ready to learn, work as a team and take on a challenge.

📅 Applications close September 4, 2026 at 16:30.

Ready to make a difference?

💻 Apply today: squamish.ca/recruitment

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER ⚠️

B.C. under provincial state of emergency due to considerable number of wildfires and vulnerable wildfire conditions.

As communities across the province continue to face the devastating impacts of wildfires, we are urging the public to remain vigilant under current conditions. Friday’s wildfire near Brohm Lake was fortunately put out following a quick response by BC Wildfire ground and air crews – this event highlights the very real risks we are facing.

📌 Key restrictions and reminders:

🚫 Off-road vehicles (ORV) are prohibited on Crown Land to reduce wildfire risks as wildfire response resources can be severely strained in such times.
🚫 Campfire Ban remains in effect for everyone in the District of Squamish, and surrounding regions.
⚠️We are actively responding to complaints of people ignoring the bans, and we will issue fines. The fine is a minimum of $1150.00 for each person around the fire.
⚠️Further restrictions – such as a backcountry access ban – may take effect if fire conditions worsen or further resources are drawn to new fires.

📋 Stay up to date with latest wildfire news or alerts:

➡️ District of Squamish
➡️ Squamish Fire Rescue
➡️ BC Wildfire
➡️ DriveBC
➡️ VoventAlert – Sign up if you haven’t already!

The many people recreating in our region creates a dangerous scenario for forest fires – now is not the time for risky behaviour while recreating or camping.

If you witness any fire ban violations, or wildfires, report it to 911 within municipal boundaries or call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

⚠️ 🔥 WILDFIRE ALERT 🔥⚠️

Please be advised that the BC Wildfire Service is responding to a wildfire off the Cheekye Forest Service Road, across Highway 99 from Brohm Lake.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire is approximately 0.3 hectares in size. No structures or infrastructure are currently at risk.

A BC Wildfire Service crew is on site, and a helicopter is bucketing water from Cat Lake. The public is strongly advised to stay out of Cat Lake while helicopter water operations are underway.

The wildfire is outside the District of Squamish boundaries. Squamish Fire Rescue is on standby to assist if required.

⚠️ Please avoid the area. Motorists are asked not to stop on Highway 99 to view the fire, as this creates additional significant safety risks for motorists and emergency crews.

We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

For the latest information, visit the BC Wildfire Service:
https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&incidentNumber=V31486&source=map