Courtenay Annual Report 2025 draft

Design work begins on new East Courtenay fire hall In 2025, the City awarded the design contract for the new East Courtenay fire hall to Sahuri + Associates Architecture Inc., a firm with extensive experience in emergency service facilities across Western Canada. Located at 220 Waters Place on the existing training grounds, the new hall will strengthen fire protection for Courtenay’s rapidly growing east side and improve response times as the community expands. The facility will feature two drive-through apparatus bays (with space for a third), training and office areas, dorm rooms for on-shift firefighters and specialized decontamination spaces. Designed to remain fully operational after an earthquake, the hall will enhance overall emergency preparedness and support volunteer firefighter recruitment. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with completion targeted for 2027. courtenay.ca/east-courtenay-firehall These initiatives included school visits, community events, smoke alarm education and fire safety messaging tailored to seasonal and local risks. Through inspections, education and proactive engagement, the department continues to reduce preventable fires and support a safer, more resilient community. Fire prevention Fire prevention and public education remained a key focus in 2025, supporting community safety and risk reduction. The department completed 1,842 fire inspections, including residential, commercial and institutional properties, to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and identify hazards before incidents happen. Public education efforts expanded, with 191 outreach and education events delivered across the community.

Training exercise

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Emergency and non-emergency calls

1,053 1,761

1,202 1,725

1,455 1,770

1,395 1,801

1,306 1,842

Fire inspections

Full time staff

6

7

7

8

8

Paid-for-call firefighters

50

50

50

55

55

Provisional firefighters (waitlist)

11

10

20

10

12

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