This site is to inform members of our community ,  the purpose and function of the Mill Bay Fire Department. We hope to provide a brief history, current functions, and community events that we are proud to sponsor. Effective September 17th 2009 Local Forest Hazard Rating as of Dec 1 2009 for Mill Bay and Cobble Hill Areas.     Open Burning - Permitted as of Sept. 17th.     Campfires - Permitted as of September 5th. NOTE: Fire Department Burning Permits are No longer required until May 2010 for Category 1 fires. (small fire for burning waste material not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in diameter) Smoke and Burning Complaints Smoke complaints and or air quality issues due to backyard burning fall under the jurisdiction of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, not the local fire department. Air quality issues due to backyard burning should be forwarded to the CVRD at 746-2500 In the event of backyard burning complains, Residents should only contact 911 or the fire department in the event of an actual emergency. ADMINISTRATION HOURS Sundays  8:00 to 13:00 Wednesdays 15:00 to 21:30                Fire Chief, Terry Culp Deputy Chief, Ron Beck Fire Prevention Officer, Capt. Jeff Miller Training Officer, Capt. Kevin Needham Phone (250) 743-5563 Fax (250) 743-5033 Mill Bay Fire Department Box 192 Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0 CANADA Hall # 1 2675 Lodgepole Rd. Mill Bay Hall # 2 1171 Hutchinson Rd. Cobble Hill Mill Bay Fire Department is proud to support and maintain membership with the following organizations. Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Chiefs Association of BC National Fire Protection Association BC Fire Training Officers Association Fire Prevention Officers Association of BC Vancouver Island Fire Fighters Association Volunteer Firefighter's Association of BC TERC Canada Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee