Hemlock Valley Volunteer Fire Department

Hemlock Valley Volunteer Fire Department Hemlock Valley is nestled in a mountain valley just west of Harrison Lake, British Columbia, Canada.

Hemlock Valley Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1985 and the Fire Department was officially opened to respond to fires in 1986 and Medical Incidents in 2019 Hemlock Valley volunteer fire department was founded in 1985 and the Fire Department was officially opened to respond to fires in 1986 and Medical Incidents in 2019
Since the inception in 1985 and the official opening in 1986, the mem

bers of the Hemlock Valley Volunteer Fire Department have volunteered their time and expertise to protecting and preserving the tranquil life style of the area. The members are committed to the safety of the community and the protection of its resident’s lives and property. Hemlock Valley is a small community, part of the Fraser Valley Regional District, consisting of less than 100 permanent residents but can swell to several thousand on a skiing weekend. Skiing, boarding, hiking and relaxing is what brought most residents to the valley, and a need for a trained fire service is why the members volunteer their time and energy. The members are trained in both Structural and Interface fire suppression and are also trained to assist the local ski resort in lift evacuation if the need arises.

Due to the decreased fire risk in the Coastal fire zone campfires will again be allowed as of noon Friday May 15, 2026.C...
05/14/2026

Due to the decreased fire risk in the Coastal fire zone campfires will again be allowed as of noon Friday May 15, 2026.
Current open fire prohibitions and restrictions

Municipalities are responsible for regulating open fire within their boundaries. Please check with your local government before lighting any fire.

Category 1 campfire

Partially prohibited or restricted

Prohibited with the exception of the Haida Gwaii Forest District. This prohibition will be rescinded effective May 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon)

Please see the below link for the list of items still restricted.

View all fire bans and restrictions for the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky, Vancouver Island, Central Coast and Haida Gwaii areas of B.C.

As of noon Thursday May 07, 2026 the fire Hazard Rating is HIGH and the Campfire Ban is in effect.No fires of any type a...
05/07/2026

As of noon Thursday May 07, 2026 the fire Hazard Rating is HIGH and the Campfire Ban is in effect.
No fires of any type are allowed.
In British Columbia, violating a 2026 campfire ban typically results in a $1,150 ticket. In addition, offenders may face an administrative penalty of up to $10,000, or if convicted in court, a fine up to $100,000 and/or one year in jail. If the fire causes a wildfire, the person responsible may be liable for all associated firefighting costs.

On March 21, 2026 Mel Waardenburg congratulated new Fire Chief Ken Howson on his promotion to Fire Chief.
03/25/2026

On March 21, 2026 Mel Waardenburg congratulated new Fire Chief Ken Howson on his promotion to Fire Chief.

On Saturday March 21, 2026 a surprise retirement party was held for retiring Fire Chief Ken Harbord.Ken Joined the depar...
03/22/2026

On Saturday March 21, 2026 a surprise retirement party was held for retiring Fire Chief Ken Harbord.
Ken Joined the department in 1996, advanced to Deputy Chief in 1999 and then to Fire Chief in 2019.
30 years of dedication to the area and it's residents and visitors.
Friends and residents turned out to wish Ken all the best in his future cruising years.
FD Member Kelly McCormack MC'd the event and speeches were given by Area Director Mel Waardenburg and HVHA President Kendra von Hahn who also read a congratulatory letter which contained a story of Ken's response to a "large" campfire. 😅
We are all wishing Ken nothing but the best in his future and extra time to spend with family and friends.

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Camp Fire Ban has been rescinded
09/30/2025

Camp Fire Ban has been rescinded

Find out what fire prohibitions and area restrictions currently apply to where you live or will be visiting in B.C.

07/16/2025

Thursday July 17, 2025 @12:00 noon a campfire ban goes into effect for the whole coastal area. Yes this means no campfires in Hemlock Valley.

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47100 Laurel Road
Agassiz, BC
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