Emergency
Emergency Reporting Number
For all emergencies on Lasqueti Island, call
1-855-871-1175
or 250-954-4432
A call-taker will answer the phone and ask how to direct your call: fire, ambulance or police.
Fire Safety
Fire Danger Rating
MODERATE
Thursday August 21, 2023
Due to the recent rain we are back to moderate fire danger.
This means that the high risk activities ban is lifted. but we will still be using the early shift restrictions.
High risk activities must stop by 1300 each day and a 2 hour fire watch must be posted after work stops.
Please continue to be careful with your activities.
What the danger class ratings mean
Low: Fires may start easily and spread quickly but there will be minimal involvement of deeper fuel layers or larger fuels.
Moderate: Forest fuels are drying and there is an increased risk of surface fires starting. Carry out any forest activities with caution.
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. Open burning and industrial activities may be restricted.
Extreme: Extremely dry forest fuels and the fire risk is very serious. New fires will start easily, spread rapidly, and challenge fire suppression efforts. General forest activities may be restricted, including open burning, industrial activities and campfires.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/wildfire-situation/fire-danger
The full details can be seen here
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/for-industry-commercial-operators/high-risk-activities
Denman fire has a good, plain language explanation.
https://denmanfire.ca/outdoor-burning/fire-hazard-rating-explained/
Lasqueti Volunteer Fire Department
The Lasqueti Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) is staffed by a dedicated crew of volunteers, including:
- First Responders
- Fire Fighters
- Emergency Response Coordinators
- Coordinators and administrative assistants
Our Fire Chief, Richard C., capably oversees the whole operation for the qRD.
The community is so grateful to these dedicated volunteers who take annual training courses and are on-call 24/7 during their shifts. You are an amazing group of people!
The annual Fire Fighters Picnic (typically in the first weekend of August) is the primary fund raiser for our volunteers, and one way we show our appreciation for all they do.
To dontate, please send cheque made out to: Lasqueti Volunteer Fire Department c/o
LVFD
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