Kidde United Technologies has issued a recall for their dual sensor smoke alarms due to a potential safety risk. A yellow protective cap in limited instances may have been left on one of the two smoke sensors in affected products during the manufacturing process, which could compromise the smoke alarms’ ability to detect smoke. To
Read moreSalt Spring Island Fire Protection District Committee Public Volunteer
A number of stand and select committees assist the Board of Trustees of the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District. Trustees invite public participation to bring a wider range of knowledge and skills to enhance the effectiveness of each committee. The District considers a number of factors including educational and professional background, previous board or
Read moreGVLRA Membership
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the District has been accepted as a full member of the Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association (GVLRA). The GVLRA was established in 1976 and is an employer’s bargaining agency representing some thirteen Capital Regional District municipalities and public-sector entitles. June 19, 2017 Press Release
Read moreResignation from the Board
June 20, 2017 A letter of resignation has been received from Trustee Mitch Forest. June 20, 2017 Press Release June 20, 2017 Letter of Resignation
Read moreImportant Fire Extinguisher Recall Notice
Kidde, in conjunction with Health Canada, has announced a recall to replace certain Kidde fire extinguishers. Please refer to the press release for more information. Kidde has sent copies to our retail customers with instructions to post a copy of the safety bulletin in locations that sold these extinguishers. For inquiries, contact Kidde at (855)
Read moreWildfire Deployment
British Columbia is facing historic fire conditions and extremely hot dry weather. The fires burning in the Cariboo and other regions are still very active and concerning to all. For the past four weeks members of Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue have been helping in the fight against these raging fires. Members are working a
Read moreSalt Spring Island Fire Protection District Request for Proposals Contract for Service Financial Audit Services
The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District is soliciting expressions of interest from qualified applicants to provide financial audit services. For information regarding the scope of the work, proposal requirements and general terms and conditions please refer to the attached documents: PDF RFP Financial Audit Services PDF RFP Evaluation Matrix PDF Financial Statements for the
Read moreSalt Spring Island Fire Protection District Request for Expressions of Interest NFPA 1720 Study
The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District is soliciting expressions of interest from qualified applicants to analyse and evaluate the Fire Service against the standards of National Fire Protection Association 1720. For information regarding the scope of the work, proposal requirements and general terms and conditions please refer to the attached documents: PDF Request for
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