Texada Island’s Volunteer Fire Departments
Both Van Anda and Gillies Bay and the surrounding area are protected by two volunteer fire departments that routinely work together to fight fires on the island. Both departments are members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Association of British Columbia. Members of the two departments hold weekly meetings and training sessions, where proper equipment usage and maintenance is covered.
The fire departments are responsible for issuing burning permits and also informing the public of fire bans during the fire season. Current Fire Chief for Van Anda department is Gord Roberts (604-486-0443), and the Fire Chief for Gillies Bay is Ken Taylor (604-486-0121 or his cell phone at 604-414-3703).
For more information about joining please call either chief at the numbers listed.