Ladysmith Fire/Rescue

Twenty-five years have passed since September 11, 2001, but the lives lost and the courage shown that day have never been forgotten.

Today, your at Ladysmith Fire/Rescue pause to remember the innocent lives taken, the families forever changed, and the first responders who ran toward danger when others needed them most.

We remember. We honour. We will never forget.

The fire ban in our Coastal Fire Region is being lifted but your want you to continue to be safe and careful. The possibility of wildfires still exists, and we want you all to be safe and have a great summer/fall!

Effective at 12:00 pm on September 3, the Coastal Fire Centre will lift the campfire ban in . 🔥

This means campfires no larger than 0.5 metres high and 0.5 metres wide are now permitted within our community. You must always keep at least 8 litres of water or a firefighting tool nearby. 💧

⚠️ Year-Round Outdoor Restrictions ⚠️

Ladysmith has several outdoor fire restrictions in place year-round to help protect public safety and maintain the Town’s air quality.

In Ladysmith, you cannot:
❌ Start or maintain an outdoor fire unless it's expressly permitted by bylaw
❌ Burn toxic, explosive, corrosive or noxious materials, including herbicides or pesticides
❌ Burn materials brought in from other locations
❌Light an outdoor fire (larger than a campfire 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres in diameter) without a required permit
❌ Start a fire without proper supervision or fire-extinguishing equipment

🎆 Thinking of using fireworks? You are required to obtain a permit in Ladysmith before using them.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.ladysmith.ca/public-safety/ladysmith-fire-rescue/fire-restrictions

Update: BC Wildfire Crews are on scene managing the situation.

We are aware of the column of smoke behind Ladysmith. BCWS has been informed and is responding.

Your are standing by in case they are needed.

Excellent information from our colleagues in Oliver

Your left this morning for another deployment into the interior to help our neighbours and colleagues.

Stay safe Keenan, Liam and Cam and know that your crew and community have you in their thoughts.

Thanks crew!

And am important reminder that your have careers that are put on hold when you need us, which we are grateful to be able to serve our communities.

Big thanks to Dr. Chad and the rest of the local volunteer fire fighters that are unselfishly giving up valuable summer time to help with the BC Wildfire situation.

Communities helping communities in a time of need. Amazing work fellas! 👏

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The traditional "early morning leaving for deployment pic" got missed this morning so here is the crew, once they arrived today.

Very proud of the commitment our crew shows when called upon. Always there for you when you need us.

This morning a crew of your left to assist with the fires in the interior. They will be working with departments from Oyster River, Duncan, Courtenay, Sechelt and Malahat.

Deployments like this demonstrate the commitment our crew has for, not just our community, but our neighbours across the province.

Stay safe and come back to us soon.

This morning a crew of your left to assist with the fires in the interior. They will be working with departments from Oyster River, Duncan, Courtenay, Sechelt and Malahat and others.

Deployments like this demonstrate the commitment our crew has for, not just our community, but our neighbours across the province.

Stay safe and come back to us soon.