Recycling Centre Fire – September 23, 2020
Photos by Kerry Pavlatos. SIVFD Chief’s report on Free Store fire.
Wildfire Practice – June 19, 2019
An extended wildfire practice held at the Saturna School, focusing on the use of sprinklers for structure protection. The volunteers and officers of Saturna Fire have always been aware of the potential danger of wildfire on the island so they are trained and certified to the Provincial wildfire fighting standard and conduct exercises during the summer to enhance skills and procedures. Submitted by John Wiznuk.
Halloween Fireworks – 2015
Each Halloween the evening fireworks are a much anticipated event. They are presented by the Saturna Island Volunteer Firefighters Association and funded from their twice a year pig barbecues. The great thing about it is that the firefighters get as much enjoyment putting on the show as the spectators do watching the multicoloured flashes and streaks and loud bangs. These photos are from 2015. Each year the selection is slightly different as our pyrotechnician, Darryl Davies, looks over what is new on the market to make the show more spectacular. Submitted by John Wiznuk.
Motor Vehicle Accident – April 16, 2014
These photos are from the motor vehicle incident that occurred on April 16, 2014 at about 3 PM in the vicinity of 120 East Point Road.Two island residents were involved in this front-end collision. Both sustained injuries and were evacuated to hospital by BC Air Ambulance. Saturna Island Rescue and Saturna Island VFD worked together on this incident to achieve a positive outcome. The Jaws of Life, donated by the Saturna Lions to the Fire Department, was brought out for this call. Submitted by John Wiznuk.
Delivery of New Fire Truck – 2012
The new fire department truck arrived from Salt Spring Island in October, and on the 28th firefighters got together to transfer equipment off the old truck and onto the new one. Pictured are Bill Schermbrucker, Peter Clark, Tony Simmonds and Rob Kendall. Photos by John Wiznuk.
Seair Float Plane Crash – November 29, 2009
At right, Peter Clark, Wes Paulin and Kevin O’Hara receive their Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Awards at the 2010 Memorial Service for their part in saving the lives of the two survivors of the Seair float plane crash. Photo by Canadian Red Cross: Bruce Andrew. For accounts of the tragedy, read John Wiznuk, “Seair Float Plane Crash“; Anon, “Reflections on the Plane Crash.”
2003-9
Saturna Dock Fire – June 5, 2003
Aerial Photos by BC Forest Services. Other photos by Rick Tipple.
Training
Submitted by John Wiznuk.
1995-96
1995
Photos by John Wiznuk.
1994
First major call out with the re-organized fire department, at the corner of Waveney and Sunset, effectively contained using Class A foam. Submitted by John Wisnuk.
Beginnings
