EFFECTIVE DEC 1/2011 NEW FIRE CHIEF RYAN DALEY

The Halfmoon Bay Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer service consisting of approximately 29 members. Our mission is to serve the community of Halfmoon Bay by Fire protection, rescue and emergency medical services, Public fire and life safety education, fire inspections, training and administration are provided.

The Fire Department operates under the direction of the Fire Chief who is responsible to the Sunshine Coast Regional District. 

Halfmoon Bay Volunteer Fire Department serves a population of about 2,500 and protects private dwellings as well as several commercial and public buildings. The Fire Department responded to emergency calls, ranging from structure fires to grass fires, from rescues, auto extrication to mutual aid and backup for the emergency health services.  The Fire Chief also responded to complaints, ranging from burning complaints to reports of hazardous materials.

Emergency services are provided by volunteer firefighters. Volunteer firefighters are directly responsible for fire and rescue operations, including incident response and the operation of all apparatus and equipment.  All firefighters, participate in the Justice Institute Firefighter Certification Program.  Firefighters respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.