Campbell River Fire Station To Hold Open House

The City of Campbell River Fire Department is opening its doors for its annual Open House.

“Firefighters and emergency dispatchers look forward to the City Fire Department open house event every year. It is an opportunity to engage with the community on how best to stay safe and share some of what we do to help respond to emergencies in our community,” says Fire Chief, Dan Verdun.

“We are particularly looking forward to welcoming the public back this year after COVID-19 paused the event for three years. There will be exciting events for the whole family, so don’t miss out!”

The open house runs Saturday, May 13th, from 10am to 2pm.

The City says there will be something for everyone, with tower truck rides, fire hose practice, information displays, firefighters on hand to answer questions, hydraulic rescue tools and equipment on display, fire safety house tours, and more.

Firefighters will also do a live demonstration of a vehicle-rescue and high-angle rope rescue.

This year’s open house follows Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, which takes place on May 6, 2023.

The City FireSmart Coordinator will be available to share information and answer questions on how you can protect your home from wildfires and to provide information on the City’s Fire Smarting initiatives.

Residents can expect to hear more about the fire service in the coming months as the Department looks to resume more regular engagement with the community about the team, their work and the wide range of services they provide.

For more information on the City Fire Department, visit Campbell River Fire Station Open House.