When purchasing a fire apparatus we must be certain that the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) will recognize it for grading purposes. The ideal way to accomplish this is by ensuring it has a ULC plate with the standard ULC S515-04. …
When purchasing a fire apparatus we must be certain that the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) will recognize it for grading purposes. The ideal way to accomplish this is by ensuring it has a ULC plate with the standard ULC S515-04. …
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To maintain our insurance grading, ‘First Line’ pumpers for rural departments like ours must be replaced every twenty years with possible extension up to 25 years through annual testing for use as a reserve apparatus or in our case a…
Volunteer Firefighters are covered by WorkSafe BC (AKA Workers Compensation Board) for most of our activities. The attached document WorkSafe BC and Workers Compensation Act (2007 revision) summarizes the scope of this coverage. The very short version is that we…
The fire department operates under the same occupational health and safety regulations as most other work places in BC. We are insured through Workers compensation and follow the WorkSafe BC guideline. These are all available on-line from their website.…
Outdoor Burning Summer Fire Restrictions Willis Point is at risk from wildfires during the summer months — report any fire or smoke immediately by calling 9-1-1. No Open Burning from July 1 – September 30 Outdoor fires, including campfires, require…
A short article appeared in the Victoria Times Colonist on November 21st, 2012. The article is regarding the new truck and apparatus building. A new two-bay fire hall planned for Willis Point will provide room for a new pumper truck…
Minimum criteria for Dwelling Protection Grade 3B Alternative Water Supply A Public municipal-type water supply is not required for DPG 3B, however fire department must have adequate equipment, training and access to approved alternative water supplies to deliver standard shuttle…
Treatment Guidelines for First Responders are now on-line in an easy to use site. The following is from Randy Shaw, the director of First Responder Services. Please click the link http://www.bctg.bcas.ca/ to access the Emergency and Health Services Commissions Treatment…