Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department

The Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department (GDVFD) improves the quality of life in our community by reducing the risk of loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment. They achieve this through:

• Dedicated training
• Public education and fire prevention
• Using up-to-date equipment and techniques

The GDVFD is comprised of mostly active volunteer firefighters and four paid full-time staff members – one Fire Chief, one Training Officer, one Fire Prevention Officer and one Fire Inspector.

Service Area

They provide life and property protection to the West Howe Sound Fire Protection District, covering about 23 square kilometres and serving roughly 10,000 residents. Service areas include:

• The Town of Gibsons
• Portions of Electoral Areas E (Elphinstone) and F (West Howe Sound) in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD).

Contact

• Fire Chief Rob Michael – Non-emergency 604-885-6870
• Emergencies: dial 911

The fire department is a function of the SCRD, with the Town of Gibsons as a participating member.

For more information, please visit Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department.