On May 7, 2022 the Oyster River, Courtenay, Comox and Fanny Bay Fire Departments will be conducting a wildfire training exercise with BC Wildfire in the Williams Beach/Coleman Road areas from 9 am to 2 pm. The purpose of the exercise is to practice a joint response with BC Wildfire firefighters to develop essential skills in case our community is hit with a wildfire in the future.
“This type of training is crucial to ensure we are ready to respond to any wildfire locally or provincially if needed,” states Oyster River Deputy Chief Martyn Thomas. “This exercise is a great opportunity for over 30 firefighters to train together to ensure efficient, quick response when needed.”
Residents are advised that this training exercise will create increased fire personnel and emergency response vehicles in the Williams Beach/Coleman Road areas on May 7 between 9 am and 2 pm.
All questions or concerns can be directed to the Oyster River Fire Rescue at 250-337-8121.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley
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Media Contact:
Bruce Green
Oyster River Fire Chief
Tel: 250-337-8121