Prevention, Emergency Response, and the Comox Fire Training Centre
Comox Fire Rescue provides a variety of preventive and emergency services to a population of over 18,000 in an area of 16 square miles. This includes the Town of Comox, the Comox Fire Protection Improvement District, the Bates Huband Local Service Area (Regional District of Comox-Strathcona), and the Comox Indian Band. They also operate the Comox Fire Training Centre, which trains firefighters from all over Vancouver Island, and even parts of BC and the rest of Canada. The training centre is certified by the JIBC.
Today at the Comox Fire Department, Assistant Chief Jim Lariviere is teaching CPR level A to citizens of the Comox Valley. CPR is a very valuable skill that could one day safe a life. The next course is on February 26th at 1:00pm. Contact the Comox Recreation Centre (http://comox.ca/recreation or 250-339-2255) to register!
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The Comox Fire Training Centre put the Vanier hockey team through two hours of vigorous exercise yesterday. The weather wasn't the greatest, but the kids kept warm through physical activity (hot chocolate helped too!). Many thanks to the volunteers that kept everything running smooth!
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A trio of boaters huddle for warmth after being rescued from the frigid waters off Comox, Wed., Jan. 20, 2016. (CTV Vancouver Island)
From CTV News
Three people were rescued from the frigid waters off the coast of Comox after their dinghy capsized, according to first responders.
The trio was returning to a boat anchored in the Comox Harbour when they fell in around 6 p.m.
They remained in the water for about 20 minutes before help arrived, said Comox Fire Chief Gord Schreiner.
Their cries for help could be heard from shore, according to Schreiner.
A boater from Holland managed to pull all three people to safety and get them to dry land, where they were handed blankets for warmth.
None of them suffered any major injuries, Schreiner said.
“All appear to be in good health, all are cold and wet, and we’re now trying to find accommodations for them for the rest of the evening,” he said.
The Canadian Coast Guard was also called to the incident.
With the first snowfall of the year, Comox Fire Rescue is reminding everyone to stay safe on the roads, prepare for power outages, and get outside to enjoy the weather!
Don't forget that we are hosting our annual Christmas Tree Recycling at Comox Fire Rescue on January 2nd and 3rd from 10:00am to 4:00pm! All donations go to Y.A.N.A. Come have your tree chipped and support a great cause!
Be safe out there and have a wonderful winter!
