The Colwood Fire Department was officially established June 12, 1946.

Now under the current direction of Fire Chief Russell H. Cameron and a dedicated Officers group, the department proudly serves our growing and vibrant City with a composite fire suppression model, made up of both Career and volunteer members. All are dedicated fire suppression and rescue professionals trained and certified under the British Columbia firefighters training program with certification to NFPA 1001 and 1002 as well as many specialty course programs. Currently the department hosts 7 Career staff and 32 volunteer members with 2 administrative support staff members.

Colwood firefighters are extremely proud of the services they provide to our residents and to those who may find our shores or pass thorough our paradise. Every member is a dedicated trained professional with a high level of competency and whom place a high value on the services they provide to our residents, our friends, our neighbors or anyone in their time of need.

The Colwood Fire Department is proudly supported by our community and with pride we Endeavour to ensure that we make a difference in someone’s life on every call for assistance. With over 60 years of faithful service to our City, the Colwood fire department has positioned itself to be a key emergency service provider in the growing west shore area. Our training program is the focus of the department which ensures that professional service is provided while ensuring the utmost safety for our members. This training focus also has ensured that many new members are eager to join our organization, a testimony that speaks to the culture and pride we instill in our composite fire service delivery model, a model which clearly demonstrates compentancy and affordability to our residents.

I hope you will find your visit to our website interesting and one which provides you with the information you need. Please do not hesitate to contact any member listed in our contacts for further information or you may contact me directly at 250-478-8321

Warmest regards Fire Chief Russ Cameron

NEW BURNING REGULATIONS 

for more information on the city's new bylaw please


   ***Chiminea use in the City of Colwood is NOT PERMITTED
during
HIGH or EXTREME Fire Rating

 To view or access any of the Colwood Fire Department's Annual Reports, click on the links below


Colwood Fire Rescue - 2009 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report                        2006 Annual Report
2005 Annual Report                        2004 Annual Report

Colwood Fire & Rescue Services

3215 Metchosin Rd.

Colwood, British Columbia

V9C 2A4


250-478-8321