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2024 Campfire Ban Removed

2024 Campfire Ban Removed

2024 Campfire Ban Rescinded in the Coastal Fire CentreAugust 28, 2024 Note that as of Wednesday, August 28 at 12 noon PDT, the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be lifted and campfires will be allowed across the Coastal Fire Centre. For detail, see our information...

2023 Sechelt Fire Dept. Annual Report

2023 Sechelt Fire Dept. Annual Report

  Click the button below to read the 2023 Annual Report highlighting all of the activities the Sechelt Fire Department from call response to training.    The Sechelt Fire Department is committed to serving our community to the best of our abilities....

2022 Sechelt Fire Dept. Annual Report

2022 Sechelt Fire Dept. Annual Report

  Click the button below to read the 2022 Annual Report highlighting all of the activities the Sechelt Fire Department from call response to training.    The Sechelt Fire Department is committed to serving our community to the best of our abilities....

2023 Youth Firefighter Academy

2023 Youth Firefighter Academy

The SD46 Youth Firefighter Academy is ready to begin. 10 local students have been selected to participate and learn what it takes to be an elite first responder.

Forest Fire Danger

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

Campfires

Campfires are fires for cooking, warmth, or ceremonial purposes. Campfires are not for burning toxic materials, garbage, construction waste, demolition waste, or garden refuse. A campfire is typically used as a wiener or marshmallow roast fire. They are also smaller in size, typically not more than 3 feet across at the base.

Campfires are allowed year round within the District of Sechelt and the shíshálh Nation unless the Fire Department, Coastal Fire Centre, or Province of British Columbia issues a total burn ban. A burn ban is likely over the summer months, but some years, when the weather is wetter, campfires are not banned. The Fire Department enforces campfires by banning them when necessary, and by responding to reports of illegal and/or dangerous campfires.

Burning Regulations

Wood burning appliances: Permitted

Campfires: Permitted

Fireworks: NOT Permitted

Gas-Fired Appliance: Permitted