Wabana Volunteer Fire Department

06/15/2026

Forest fire season is in effect in NL. Permits are required to burn brush or debris. Permits are free and available from Forest Management District offices.

The types of activities that are allowed or prohibited depend on the daily Forest Weather Index. Check the risk in your region: https://www.gov.nl.ca/fal/public-education/forestry/forest-fires/fire-hazard-map/

Low (blue) or Moderate (green): Campfires are allowed on bare soil, gravel, sand, or contained in a screened fire pit.

High (yellow): Campfires are allowed on bare soil, gravel, sand, or contained in a screened fire pit. Burn permits are invalid.

Very High (orange) or Extreme (red): Burn permits are invalid. Outdoor fires are banned.

Burn permits are not required for campfires on bare soil, gravel, sand, or contained in a screened fire pit.

Information about campfire conditions can be found here: https://www.gov.nl.ca/fal/wildfiremanagement/

06/15/2026

Help prevent sparks from escaping! Before heading out on your ATV, make sure your off-road vehicles is equipped with a proper screening or baffling device.

ATV operators must carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum of 225 grams of ABC-class dry chemical when travelling in grassy or wooded areas.

Help keep our province safe from wildfires.

06/05/2026

Congratulations Fred Hollett on your well deserved retirement from the Fire Service.

05/04/2026

Today, on International Firefighters’ Day, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated members of the Wabana Volunteer Fire Department.

Our firefighters volunteer countless hours away from their families and personal lives to protect our Island. Responding to fire and emergency calls 24/7, as well as many hours training.

To all of our firefighters, thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and service.

Stay safe, and thank you for all that you do.

05/02/2026

Congratulations to the Grade 12 Graduates of St. Michael’s High School here on Bell Island.
Enjoy your day, have fun and most importantly stay safe.

04/28/2026

To report an out of control grass fire please call (709)488-2900

Burning grass is a dangerous activity that can destroy wildlife habitat and create serious safety risks. Please exercise caution!

Report a wildfire: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473)

04/22/2026

April. 19-25/2026, this week we recognize Volunteer Appreciation Week.

We would like to thank all of our dedicated members for their commitment to our department, answering the call, day in day out 365, 24/7. Your dedication and commitment does not go unnoticed.

Volunteerism is the backbone of our department. It's neighbours helping neighbours, with a shared commitment to community pride.

Thank-You,
Fire Chief Gerry Sweeney.

04/20/2026

New recruit Sean Hammond attended to his first Fire Call yesterday, one of three grass/brush fires we responded to yesterday/night. Welcome aboard Sean, glad to have you apart of our team.

04/16/2026

Three of our new members (Randy, Cameron and Bud) attended to their first fire call earlier today. An out of control grass fire on a residential property in the West Mines area. Our crew made quick work of the fire, which was getting very close to a garage on the property, great work guys, we are glad to have ya apart of the team. 🧑🏼‍🚒

03/07/2026

Sunday, March 08, 2026 Standard Time returns to Daylight Savings Time at 2:00 am.

The Wabana Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind everyone that as you change your clocks this weekend, test the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, and change them if needed. Some newer smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have sealed, 10-year batteries that do not need to be replaced. Protect yourself and your family from fire and carbon monoxide dangers in your home. Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will alert you and your family and give you time to escape an emergency.

WORKING SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SAVE LIVES!