Fire Department

A burning permit is required before starting any kind of burn, as long as there is no burning ban in effect. Please note no burning is permitted from May 16 to September 30 and no open burning is permitted in the Agassiz townsite and Harrison Highlands Subdivision.

The Agassiz Fire Department is always looking for more members. If you are 18 years or older, check out the eligibility requirements then fill out an application and email to Gerald Basten or submit in person at the Municipal Hall.

Consultants B.A. Blackwell and Associates Ltd. have produced a Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the District, which provides a framework that can be used to review and assess areas of identified high fire risk within our municipal boundaries. The information in the report will help guide improvements and developments of emergency plans, responses, evacuation plans, as well as management of potentially hazardous forest lands adjacent to our community.

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Learn more with the FireSmart^TM Begins at Home Guide below or by visiting: FireSmart BC Begins At Home Guide

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FireSmart^TM Canada developed the FCNRP to officially recognize neighbourhoods that have taken critical steps to reduce their vulnerabilities to wildfire. Because FireSmart^TM is most effective when neighbours band together.

Learn more about the program and how to apply here: FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP)

The local FireSmart^TM Representatives for the District of Kent are:

Allan Dicks, Ryan Chiarot and Gerald Basten:
Email Allan Dicks
Email Ryan Chiarot
Email Gerald Basten

Phone 604-796-2614

To find other Local FireSmart^TM Representatives check online at: FireSmart BC