Open House
Join us for an Open House at Comox Fire Rescue on October 15th ~ 10am to 4pm. Part of Fire Prevention Week - October 9 to 15th. Fire won't wait. Plan your Escape.
Meet and Learn with Sparky!
Looking for some fun learning with the kids?
www.sparky.org has been updated with new games, activities, colouring, hidden picture searches, and videos to keep kids of all ages entertained and able to learn more about fire safety.
Explore about types of fire trucks, crafts and games, home escape plans, and some birthday surprises for Sparky, who turns 70 this year!
https://sparky.org
Fire Prevention Videos
BCAA - Car Seat Installation Videos
Wildfire Preparedness Guide
On average there are more than 1,600 wildfires in British Columbia every year. Sometimes they burn in areas away from houses or infrastructure, with ecological benefits to the landscape. Other times, they can threaten peoples’ homes and livelihoods.
The probability of damaging wildfires has increased in recent years, due in part to the effects of climate change. If you live in a risk area, it’s imperative that you take time to get ready.
This guide will help you prepare your household, protect your property and understand what to do if a wildfire i s close to your community.
Wildfire Preparedness Guide - Click to download PDF
Comox Fire Rescue - Home Fire and General Safety Checklist
COMOX FIRE RESCUE HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST - Word Doc
COMOX FIRE RESCUE HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST - PDF
Home Escape Planning
Plan Ahead! If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go if there is a fire.
Comox Firefighters Association AED Application Form
Comox Fire Rescue ~ Fire Extinguisher Safety
Comox Fire Rescue ~ Fire Safety Lesson Plan
Children’s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19
Download book here: “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!”
A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children.
With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from coronavirus and how to manage difficult emotions when confronted with a new and rapidly changing reality.
More information can be found here:
It’s Time To Get FireSmart About Wildfires In BC
FireSmart is a shared responsibility. It is about living in a fire-prone ecosystem and taking the necessary steps to protect your family, property, and community from wildfire. Over time, FireSmart principles have shown that they are effective at reducing the risk related to losses in the most extreme wildfire conditions. With a few simple steps you can contribute to increasing your property, neighbourhood and community resiliency to wildfire.
Learn more at: FireSmartBC.ca
Public Education Articles
NEVER put water on a cooking oil fire!
Educating for life!
Comox Fire Rescue offers a variety of courses to the public, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP). To register for CPR and PEP courses held at our fire station, contact the Comox Recreation Centre (http://comox.ca/recreation) at 250-339-2255.
