Sechelt Fire Department

Proudly serving since 1945
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Mission Statement:

“We are dedicated to providing a professional delivery of fire prevention, suppression, medical response, and rescue services to those who live, work, and visit the communities of Sechelt and the shíshálh Nation.”
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Serve

The Sechelt Fire Department has been in operation in various forms for approximately 80 years.
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Protect

For over 80 years, the Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department has been protecting the communities on the Sunshine Coast.
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FAQ

Answers to your most frequently
asked questions…

Fire Safety

Fire Safety is an important issue for all of us. Residential fires are responsible for a tragic number of deaths, injuries and millions of dollars in property damage and health care costs annually. Fire is devastating and so final. Most people will never face a major fire but don’t think it will never happen to you! When’s the last time you considered…
Checklist

Home Escape Plans

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Household Safety

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Fire Safety Checklist

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Forest Fire Danger

Backyard burning of toxic materials, garbage, construction waste, demolition waste, and garden refuse is NOT permitted in the District of Sechelt.

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What’s Happening

Providing you with information for our community.
2025 Campfire Ban Enacted

2025 Campfire Ban Enacted

Jul 17, 2025

2025 Campfire Ban Enacted in the Coastal Fire Centre Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 17, Category 1 open fires (campfires) will be prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre, excluding the Haida Gwaii Forest District and the portion of the Central...

2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

Jun 19, 2025

Download the 2024 Annual Report for a review of call types, property stats, and other neat facts about the Sechelt Fire Department.
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Sechelt Fire Protection District

Vision Statement

“To be a progressive, innovative, and dynamic organization that is committed to excellence in the delivery of all services, through training and dedication, while supporting a safe, healthy, and diverse workplace.”

Location

In Case of Emergency

In case of an emergency, please call 911

Address

5525 Trail Avenue Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0 Google Map

Monday – Friday

9am to 5pm

Additional Contact Info

Contact

Office Phone

604-885-7017

Email

[email protected]

 

24-Hour Duty Officer

604-740-2595

Forest Fire Reporting Only

800-663-5555

A Message from the Sechelt Fire Department

On Behalf of the members who make up the Sechelt Fire Department, I would like to welcome you to our web site. The Sechelt Fire Department is proud of the service we provide and our history stretching back over eighty years.

Our focus on Fire Prevention and Public Education is second only to the tireless effort put forth by our Volunteer Firefighters past and present.

With guidance from the Board of the Sechelt Fire Protection District, we are committed to providing high quality and cost effective Fire Protection services to our rapidly growing community of 12,000.

I hope this site provides you with the information you need. For further details regarding the Fire Department, please use our contact form or call me directly at 604-885-7017.

Warmest regards,

Dwight Davison, CFO

Sechelt Fire Department