Port Hardy Fire Rescue to present operation update to council 

The first quarter of 2025 has seen Port Hardy Fire Rescue respond to 46 calls. 

That comes from a first quarter report by the fire department, which highlights their operational status, calls, community involvement and training. 

According to the report, the top number of calls was 33 per cent with false alarms, with 11 per cent were for fires in brush and grass fires, and medical assistance calls and motor vehicle accidents holding third place with nine per cent.

Photo credit: Port Hardy Fire Q1 report

 

Several service members also participated in safety and training during the first quarter, including courses in basic first aid, life safety rope inspections and recruitment orientations for new members.  

They were also able to recognize Lieutenant Gunson with his 30-year medal, provide a sendoff for the Wounded Warrior Run, and entertained an after school class at Fire Hall 1.  

Lieutenant Gunson receives his 30-year award.
Photo credit: Port Hardy Fire Rescue Q1 report

The detachment is staffed by eight officers (one fire chief, three captains, and four lieutenants), one senior firefighter, 13 firefighters, eight recruits and three admin staff.  

Currently, Port Hardy Fire Rescue says they’ve posted internally for the position of deputy chief.  

The report will be presented to council on May 27. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has a weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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