Fire Departments
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OPEN BURNING - SPRING OF 2010
An open burning period for parcels 2 ha (4.94 acres) or larger, with an approved burning permit, and only on days when the "Venting Index" is 55 or greater, is scheduled for Monday, March 15, 2010 to Thursday, April 15th, 2010. Only prunings and non-compostable garden refuse may be burned. Grass, leaves, unseasoned "green" wood, and any other prohibited material shall not be burned. Permits can be obtained from the District of Coldstream Municipal Office, at 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream.
AS OF APRIL 16th, 2010, ALL BURNING WILL BE PROHIBITEDUNTIL MARCH 15th, 2011.
Fire Prevention
The District of Coldstream Fire Services and Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1520 (2.16MB PDF), as amended by Bylaw No. 1542 (60Kb PDF) establishes fire services for the District. The general mandate of the Department is to take all proper measures for the prevention, control and extinguishment of fires, and for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of all municipal bylaws respecting fire prevention.
The delivery of this service is currently provided by two 25-member paid on-call halls. The halls are not manned; however, non-emergency contact may be made to:
| Leo Lecavalier, Fire Chief Coldstream Fire Hall 8008 Aberdeen Road Phone: 250-545-2096 Fax: 250-542-2046 chief@coldstreamfire.ca |
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| Terry Garrington, Fire Chief Lavington Fire Hall 9739 School Road Phone: 250-542-6878 Fax: 250-542-7957 Email: lavington@firehall.net |
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Contact Information:
Fire Emergency, call: 911
General Inquires may be directed to the Municipal Office at 250-545-5304.
For information on Fire Inspections and Investigations, contact Bob Bibby at 250-550-1503.