Fire Hall

Campfire ban lifted in the Coastal Fire Region

The BC Wildfire Service is lifting the campfire prohibition for the Coastal Fire Centre starting at 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Burning in North Saanich is only allowed with a permit, purchased from the North Saanich Fire Department.

Category 2 (backyard burning) and Category 3 (industrial burning) open fires remain prohibited, which includes bonfires, fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels, burn cages and air curtain burners.

View the full list of BC Wildfire open fire regulations.

For up-to-date information on wildfire activity and fire restrictions, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

Current Fire Danger Rating

Colour-coded risk levels labeled low, moderate, high, and extreme. An arrow points to low.

At this level, forest fuels are very dry, creating a serious fire risk where fires can start easily and burn intensely. Extreme caution is required and some activities may be restricted.

Learn About Fire Danger Ratings

Fire Services

The North Saanich Fire Department is committed to keeping everyone who lives in and enjoys our community safe. We preserve life, and protect property and the environment.

At-a-glance:

Established in 1972
6 career firefighters
1 Fire Chief
1 Deputy Chief
Approximately 35 volunteers
1 support staff
2 fire halls

We respond to more than 600 emergency incidents every year, including:

Fire Suppression
Medical Response
Vehicle Extrication
Rescue
Mutual Aid Requests
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Public Service Requests

We also:

Attend community events and deliver programs and presentations to citizens, groups and businesses.
Provide fire and life safety education through programs like Learn Not to Burn, A Working Smoke Alarm in Every Home and Fire Prevention Week.
Inspect commercial and residential occupancies and review construction plans to make sure they comply with fire safety regulations and bylaws.
Create plans to keep our members safe when they fight fires.
Provide fire investigations.
Assist with car seat installations. Contact the Fire Department to make an appointment.