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Today is Administrative Professionals’ Day and we at Saanich Fire are lucky, and blessed to work with the very best! Our admin pros are the behind the scenes horsepower that allow all our frontline workers to do the amazing work they do. Thank you for your unwavering dedication!

Support the selection of public art for Royal Oak’s Fire Station #2! District of Saanich is seeking 3 artists/arts professionals to serve on a Public Art Project Jury to help select new public art for the Station's redevelopment. Apply by May 21, 2024 at 11:59pm. saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-…

Today kicks off Emergency Preparedness Week! 🎉 This year’s theme is: ‘using technology before, during and after emergencies’ and we’ll be sharing tips all week long. Take a step towards prep today by visiting the Emergency Preparedness Expo at Heritage Acres from 11-3. 🔦🔋📻

Today marks day two of #EmergencyPreparednessWeek. Head over to saanich.ca to see the emergency notification banner in action, today from 0845-1630. This banner can be activated to share important information before, during or after an emergency. #Saanich #Prepare

🚒 We are now entering Phase 2 of the Fire Station #2 Redevelopment! Catch up on everything that was completed in Phase 1 and hear more about what is planned for Phase 2: saanich.ca/fh2plan

Congratulations to our new group of technical high angle rope rescue fire fighters! They successfully completed Technician Level today. #saanich sl.

👋 Looking for a volunteer opportunity to make a difference in our community? The Saanich Emergency Program hosts a free one-hour info session tomorrow, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Register online or call 250-475-7600: saanich.ca/EN/main/news-e…

In the early spring, Coastal Fire Centre says almost all wildfires are human-caused, but that doesn't mean they were intentionally set. cheknews.ca/human-caused-f…

We're hiring! Join the Saanich Emergency Program as the Emergency Program Secretary. Put your administrative skills to use while supporting volunteers and enhancing preparedness in the community. Learn more here: saanich.ca/EN/main/local-… #Saanich #Prepare

Thinking of a career in local government, fire or emergency management? Gain exposure to all three and join us as an Emergency Program Secretary! Support staff and volunteers in building a resilient #Saanich. Apply today: saanich.ca/EN/main/local-… #Saanich #Prepare #jobalert

Today, we hosted a showcase to display our sustainability initiatives incl our newest apparatus, Ladder1, Engine1, Medic1 & 3, with anti-idle technology, new electric fire tools, 4 EVs, and renovated EOC. We even took a few volunteers up in the ladder for the best view of Saanich

We are aware there is a fire in the Sooke Potholes area and it is causing lots of smoke in Saanich. But if you do see a 🔥 please call 9-1-1.

Quadra Street closed to to major fire to a building under construction at Lodge St. Fire knocked down now.

Quadra at Lodge will be closed for several hours. No injuries. Several neighbouring buildings evacuated due to smoke Power off in the area. There is a reception centre for the displaced at Commonwealth Pool.

Not all heros wear capes, some wear headsets! It is Emergency Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week. Saanich Municipal Hall will light up red and blue starting April 14 to acknowledge these dedicated professionals who are the first link in public safety. #911bc

Emergency Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week is April 13-19. Follow us this week to learn more about using 9-1-1 and the valuable work our dispatchers do to keep the public & responders safe. Know a dispatcher? Thank them! #911BC

#Saanich Municipal Hall lit up red & blue in recognition of Emergency Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week. #911AwarenessWeek

When a call taker keeps you on the phone to gather more information, they have likely already notified the fire department. Be a good caller and answer all their questions ~ this will ensure the right resources are sent to the right location. #911BC

#Saanich Municipal Hall lit up red & blue in recognition of Emergency Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week. #911BC