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SVFD FAQ
- What are the regulations around burning within in the Sechelt Fire Protection District?
- I understand that the Fire Department accepts vehicles from the public and uses them for training. I have an old car that I would like to donate. How does this work?
- Is there something that I can do to help without becoming a regular member?
- I am renewing my house insurance and the insurance company has a lot of questions… can you help?
- I want to purchase a commercial property but I need to be certain that there are not some outstanding fire code deficiencies.
- I have just moved into a house with a woodstove, my insurance company is requesting an inspection. Does the Fire Department do this?
- I have an old fire extinguisher at home that needs to be filled. Does the Fire Department do this?
- Is there any training available in the use of fire extinguishers?
- I have smoke alarms and they go off when I cook, what can I do about that?
- Should I ever change my smoke alarm? What about the battery? When do I change that?
- I have some old gas out in the shed what can I do with that?
- We want to shoot off some fireworks for Halloween, is this permitted?
- I have a group that is interested in having a tour of the Fire Station. Is this allowed and how do I arrange for a tour.
Question: What are the regulations around burning within in the Sechelt Fire Protection District?
Answer:
For more information see SFPD Burning Regulations
Question: I understand that the Fire Department accepts vehicles from the public and uses them for training. I have an old car that I would like to donate. How does this work?
Answer:
You will need to:
1. Sign the vehicle over to us as the registered owner of the vehicle.
2. Have a vehicle that is useful to us I.e. has tires and wheels intact and car not filled with junk or garbage.
3. Pay for the towing or be able to safely and legally drive it up to our training site at 5940 Mason Rd where we collect vehicles for
this training.
Question: Is there something that I can do to help without becoming a regular member?
Answer:
Question: I am renewing my house insurance and the insurance company has a lot of questions… can you help?
Answer:
Question: I want to purchase a commercial property but I need to be certain that there are not some outstanding fire code deficiencies.
Answer:
Question: I have just moved into a house with a woodstove, my insurance company is requesting an inspection. Does the Fire Department do this?
Answer:
For new installations, a permit is required and can be obtained through the District of Sechelt Building Inspection Department. A W.E.T.T. certified installer can help you with the installation of a new woodstove as well.
Please, Please, Please do not install a wood stove without the proper safeguards in place. You and your family\’s safety (as well as all your property) could be as stake so make sure you play by the rules when it comes to this!
If you wish, you can stop by the fire station and we will gladly give you a copy of the Guide to Residential Wood Heating. This is a good book that has the common clearances and other helpful tips on woodstove use and installation.
Question: I have an old fire extinguisher at home that needs to be filled. Does the Fire Department do this?
Answer:
Question: Is there any training available in the use of fire extinguishers?
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Question: I have smoke alarms and they go off when I cook, what can I do about that?
Answer:
If your alarm is wired in you may be able to replace it with a newer model that is less likely to false alarm. Another great solution is to replace your alarm with one that has a cancel button. This button allows you to cancel the alarm for a few minutes while the smoke clears.
Question: Should I ever change my smoke alarm? What about the battery? When do I change that?
Answer:
The rule of thumb for changing batteries is when you change your clock back in the fall change your smoke alarm battery, so once a year.
Question: I have some old gas out in the shed what can I do with that?
Answer:
For further details check out the SCRD Website.
Question: We want to shoot off some fireworks for Halloween, is this permitted?
Answer:
Question: I have a group that is interested in having a tour of the Fire Station. Is this allowed and how do I arrange for a tour.
Answer:
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