tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583569739570293832024-02-07T02:01:52.076-08:00Quadra Island Fire DepartmentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-22902580118550634312018-06-15T20:06:00.000-07:002018-06-15T20:06:08.033-07:00Fire Smart With MikeWant to learn a few things about being Fire Smart and protecting your home? Watch this video of Quadra’s own Mike Gall as he does a Fire Smart walk around with the Campbell River Mirror: <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh3-7xoP-gw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh3-7xoP-gw</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-54229782373167383552018-05-18T07:00:00.000-07:002018-05-18T08:00:17.131-07:00May 18 - Burn BanCoastal Fire will be initiating a category two burn ban at noon on May 18. This means that Category two fires will also be banned in the Quadra Island Southern Protection District, as we follow the same bans set by Coastal Fire.<br />
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For more information on what a category two fire is, <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/wildfire-status/fire-bans-and-restrictions/ofr_poster_-_email_distribution_72dpi_no_bleeds.pdf" target="_blank">please check out this poster</a>. You may also checkout out our <a href="https://www.quadrafire.org/current-conditions.php">Current Conditions page</a> at <a href="http://www.quadrafire.org/">www.quadrafire.org</a> for more details regarding Bans in the southern district.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-86186325876041082472018-02-27T12:37:00.003-08:002018-02-27T12:37:50.674-08:00New Burn Houses PageRecently the Quadra Island Fire Department was lucky enough to run a live fire burn house practice on Feb 3rd 2018. It was a great and busy day for all those who took part and we got some very valuable experience out of it. One thing that made this burn house stand out from others we did in the past though is we were able to get some aerial drone footage of the event. So we thought it would be great to share the video with all of you. Please go to our <a href="https://www.quadrafire.org/">website </a>and check out <a href="https://www.quadrafire.org/burn-houses.php">https://www.quadrafire.org/burn-houses.php</a> where you can watch the footage of our latest burn house. There is also a time lapse video of the burn house we did before that a few years back. In the future, if we ever get more burn houses to work with, you could expect more videos to come.<br />
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Enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-85490853397387700212017-09-19T10:18:00.003-07:002017-09-19T10:18:25.190-07:00Campfire Ban LiftedAs of today, the campfire ban has been lifted within the QIFD district. The burn ban (category 2) is still in effect however. Please feel free to visit https://www.quadrafire.org/current-conditions.php#cat2 to see what that includes. Thank youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-43942154522590185242017-09-02T18:19:00.001-07:002017-09-02T18:19:24.983-07:00Chainsaw BanDue to the extreme weather and heat wave we are having we are implementing a chainsaw ban on the island within the QIFD fire district. Please refrain from using your chainsaw until further notice. If you have any questions feel free to submit them to https://www.quadrafire.org/contact.php.<br />
Thank youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-66232180889650416242017-08-01T09:16:00.001-07:002017-08-01T09:16:57.921-07:00Smoke expected to hit the coastWe may experience some smoke in the next few days. Due to weather conditions the smoke from the wildfires in the interior is expected to reach the coast this week.<br />
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For the full story please check out <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FLNR0200-001367">https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FLNR0200-001367</a>.<br />
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Thank youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-91789483189794281692017-07-12T20:47:00.000-07:002017-07-12T20:49:27.956-07:00Fort McMurray…Lessons LearnedAfter a snowy winter and a wetter than average spring, the last thing on most peoples minds is wildland fire prevention. That being said, a couple of weeks of dry hot weather can change conditions quickly. This is a great time to conduct a FireSmart evaluation of your property and take a few simple precautionary steps.<br />
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Recently, I read a report, titled “Why some homes survived: Learning from the Fort McMurray wildland-urban interface fire disaster” as written by Alan Westhaver M.Sc. for the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. At 70 pages, this is a detailed study of how FireSmart principles affected the outcome of Fort McMurray home survivability during the worst urban-interface fire event in Canadian history. There is no way for me to summarize all the details but there were a few nuggets of information.<br />
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There are thousands of wildland fires in Canada every year and this number is increasing. Wildland fires that impact urban communities are also increasing in frequency and structural loss magnitude, most notable being Kelowna (2003) - $200 Million, Slave Lake (2011) - $750Million and of course Fort McMurray (2016) - $4Billion. These are the worst of the worst but the numbers are definitely on the rise. As stated by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministries (2016) “there has been a serious and sustained increase in extreme wildland fire behaviour and wildland-urban interface events”. The wildfire problem is dynamic due to population growth/redistribution and encroaching recreational and industrial development. Definitely two factors prevalent here on Quadra. The most sophisticated models suggest a Canada wide increase of 2 to 4 times in annual area burned, greater fire intensity, lengthening of the fire season and higher rates of spread. These are unavoidable facts. We all live in a fire zone and we need to learn how to deal with it.<br />
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In Fort McMurray, 90,000 people were evacuated. Over 2400 homes and major structures were directly affected or destroyed. Many of the neighbourhood communities were well planned based on FireSmart principals. In addition, there were natural features such as the Athabasca River that were thought to provide adequate wildfire firebreaks. Unfortunately, no one was truly prepared for the intensity and speed of the blaze. Fort McMurray was simply overwhelmed in every measure.<br />
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There were homes that survived even inside neighbourhoods where destruction was complete. There were also homes completely destroyed inside neighbourhoods that suffered minimal fire damage. How does this happen?<br />
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The investigation pitted FireSmart evaluation principals against direct evidence of outcome. What was more than evident was:<br />
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<li>Firebrands (burning airborne embers) from the approaching blaze were a key contributor to spot fires well in advance of the fire front. These spot fires were distributed throughout Fort McMurray and took many homeowners by surprise as the fire front itself may still have been a great distance away. The firebrands accumulated like glowing snow in corners and under combustible materials.</li>
<li>Vegetation within the 10-meter zone of a home either benefitted its survivability or was a key contributor to destruction. This correlated directly to plants being either coniferous or deciduous and to their placement in relation to fire exposure. This was often the home Achilles heal with ornamentals such as Mugo Pine, Juniper and Cedars within 1 to 3 meters of an eave or window. Conversely, well-watered deciduous landscaping elements actually provided some level of fire protection.</li>
<li>Fire pathways via structures (fences or sheds) directly adjacent the home contributed greatly. Contents such as stored building materials, firewood, ATV’s, motorcycles, boats, and lawn mowers when combined with volatile fuel sources from onboard fuel tanks, gas cans and propane tanks produced high intensity long duration ignitions.</li>
<li>An estimated 70% of the homes had vinyl siding and surprisingly, many of those homes survived. Vinyl siding would melt off from radiated heat but not necessarily ignite. Depending what building material was underneath, the home either survived or ignited. As well, double pane vinyl clad windows and doors often survived and maintained structural integrity.</li>
<li>Fine surface fuel accumulations as well as wood chip landscape mulch directly beside the home contributed greatly to rapid fire spread.</li>
<li>Untreated vegetation in priority zone 3 (30 plus meters away) did not seem to provide any correlation as to which home survived and those that were destroyed. However homes with FireSmart treatments inside of Priority Zone 1 (up to 10 meters surrounding the home) and Priority Zone 2 (up to 30 meters surrounding the home) improved odds by as much as 80%.</li>
<li>Wooden decks with combustible contents above and below had a huge impact. Even the decks age and maintained condition were contributing factors. Older decks often had accumulations of fine debris in the deck cladding gaps. Areas directly below the deck were often tinder dry with many combustible items in storage. Planters as well as deck furniture became fuel from whirling firebrands collected on surfaces.</li>
<li>Condition of the surrounding landscape was a major issue. Short cut and irrigated lawn surrounding the home proved to be a significant barrier. Long dry grasses simply spread the fire path directly to the home.</li>
<li>Roofing materials such as asphalt shake and metal proved their worth as significant barriers to fire ignition. However, if the roof and gutter system were debris filled, the risk of ignition dramatically increased. Older asphalt shake roofs with curled edges also proved to be significant hazards, again, collecting points for firebrands.</li>
<li>The homes of Fort McMurray proved to be as much a source of fuel for fire as did the surrounding forest. One home ignition often led to another. If the majority of homeowners within a neighbourhood were generally practicing FireSmart principals but certain individuals chose not to participate, then the entire neighbourhood became endangered. The FireSmart process must be a complete community-based effort.</li>
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The findings described above are far from comprehensive and clearly do not do justice to the report in its entirety. What it does do is reinforce fundamental FireSmart principals.<br />
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<li>Have an evacuation plan with the steps every member of the household must take. You may only have minutes and most likely you will not be calm and rational.</li>
<li>Add to your FireSmart protective arsenal with a Sprinkler Protection System. It can create a high humidity zone around your home. This can include rooftop and deck surfaces. Even running them for an hour before an event will significantly increase the odds of survivability.</li>
<li>Make sure everyone knows how to hook up and run the SPS set up. This needs to be routinely practiced.</li>
<li>Remove and transplant coniferous landscape elements that are placed too close to the home.</li>
<li>Clear your gutters and rooftops of debris.</li>
<li>Use a leaf blower and rake to remove fine fuels from the immediate vicinity of your home.</li>
<li>If a fire emergency has been declared and if you have time, move garden furniture and combustibles at least 10 meters away from the home.</li>
<li>Consider limbing trees and clearing brush debris for as much as 30 meters surrounding your home. It can be done in stages.</li>
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For information on the FireSmart evaluation process as well as additional mitigation suggestions, please visit -<a href="http://www.regionaldistrict.com/media/199511/Firesmart_Homeowners_Manual.pdf">www.regionaldistrict.com/media/199511/Firesmart_Homeowners_Manual.pdf</a><br />
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We live in a natural rural environment where we must learn to coexist with fire. Take precautionary measures now well in advance of a potential fire event.<br />
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Mike Gall – LFR<br />
Quadra Island Fire DepartmentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-77810394877790816472017-07-06T11:18:00.000-07:002017-07-06T11:19:57.398-07:002017 Campfire BanThe campfire ban is now in effect. Please visit our current conditions page at <a href="https://www.quadrafire.org/current-conditions.php">www.quadrafire.org/current-conditions.php</a> for more information on what this ban includes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-86181994175473125282017-03-23T12:49:00.001-07:002017-03-23T12:49:22.282-07:00QIFD Test Repeater Site OperationalQIFD has been using its new temporary repeater system for over 2 months now and what a difference it has made.<br />
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For many years, QIFD struggled with poor radio coverage while performing emergency services on Quadra. Many a time, when in the shadow of certain topographic obstruction, the portable radio and pager performance was challenged making coordinating field activities difficult. Back in 2013, our concerns were raised with North Island 911 Corp who own and maintain our repeater system. North Island Communications was then contracted to create a suitable communications solution. Through radio frequency predictive propagation software, a potential site was proposed at the crest of Heriot Ridge, very close to the Heriot Ridge trail. Although from an RF engineering perspective, this location was perfect, it represented a significant infringement on the aesthetic values of the island. Through a public meeting process, several concerns were raised and the proposed site was deemed unsuitable.<br />
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With help from members of the Quadra Outdoor Club and Quadra Trails Committee as well as other concerned citizens, a new alternate site was scouted and proposed. Action items included conducting a biological survey to identify endangered plant species, design the system for the new location topography, insure RF propagation was suitable, conduct a new site Survey and re-apply to Land and Forests for location approval. The biologist survey was conducted and identified one threatened plant species. The plant location was marked and protective measures were taken to prevent harm. The new radio site location was well away from Heriot Ridge hiking trail and below any viewpoint sightlines. In fact, unless you knew where to look, it would be virtually invisible. On paper, the RF propagation looked satisfactory and all involved parties agreed to proceed with next steps.<br />
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Under the application process, a temporary test and evaluation system is eligible for installation to prove out strengths and weaknesses of the proposed system. It was decided to install a self-contained test system running on solar panels to charge batteries. The radio equipment operates in the VHF frequency band at a relatively low power. The equipment yurt would be green and the antennae tower maintains a very low profile. There would be no roads, trails or power lines as everything was designed to be completely self-contained and minimize impact. The system was pre-built in Campbell River and then helicopter slung into position.<br />
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Success so far! The radio tests we have conducted have been phenomenal representing a quantum leap in improving our communications system performance. Virtually all regions within the QIFD fire protection district now have both portable radio and pager coverage. North Island 911.com has provided an excellent communications system solution helping QIFD insure the safety of our volunteer members during emergency calls. RCMP and BC Ambulance will also benefit from this location when they add their communications equipment post final approvals. We are now in the reapplication phase and as part of due process, a public input meeting is required to address any concerns Quadra residents may have and this will be well advertised in advance.<br />
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Prior to the official general public meeting, we are conducting an informal information session to answer any questions and pre-addresses any issues. This will be held at the QCC - Room 3, 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 5th. Please enter via the South doors.<br />
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If you have any immediate questions or concerns regarding the final development of this repeater site, please contact Mike Gall at 285-2491 or by email mickeeg@gmail.com.<br />
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QIFDAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-71748584271639939352016-10-22T15:47:00.000-07:002016-10-22T15:47:12.511-07:00Safety Reminders for the Fall SeasonWe are well into Fall now which means cooler weather and shorter days. Of course with cooler days many people will be starting their wood stoves which means now is a good time to have your chimneys cleaned. We would also like to remind everyone to keep the area surrounding your wood stove free of flammable material.<br />
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Fall is also a good time to check your smoke detector batteries and make sure that they are all in working order.<br />
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We hope this helps everyone stay safe and warm this Fall season.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-33043885347884121482016-05-14T14:26:00.000-07:002016-05-14T14:26:01.789-07:00Burning InformationThe backyard burning ban is now in effect until further notice.<br />
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There is a year round beach fire ban on Quadra Island.<br />
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For the time being campfires are still allowed and just a reminder that a campfire has dimensions no larger than 19 inches by 19 inches.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-15433800186202904772016-05-03T21:37:00.001-07:002016-05-03T21:37:33.103-07:00<span style="color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Join us this coming Saturday, May 7th for Emergency Preparedness Day at the No. 1 Fire Hall from 10 am to 1 pm. We will have a number of different displays put on by RCMP, BC Ambulance, and BC Hydro just to name a few. Our members will be demonstrating the proper use of fire extinguishers and we will have a demonstration on how to protect your home from wildland fire. There will be lots of information available to help prepare yourself in case of emergency so come on out and get informed!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-60365913236335884192016-02-26T20:30:00.000-08:002016-02-26T20:40:16.094-08:00Chimney Fires<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even though Spring is right around the corner we are still experiencing chilly winter weather which means your wood stoves are keeping your home's nice and warm until warmer weather arrives. Your Quadra Island Fire Department has responded to a number of chimney fires so far in the New Year so we wanted to provide some information to hopefully answer any questions people may have.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chimney Fires are most commonly a result of the ignition and burning of creosote build-up in your chimney or stove pipes. When your wood stove burns, the by-products of combustion are exhausted out of your chimney and, while traveling up into the cooler chimney space, form creosote through condensation. Creosote, which is highly flammable, can take many forms (crusty and flaky, tar-like, hardened and often a combination of each) and in sufficient enough quantities can ignite and cause a chimney fire. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chimney fires can range from slow burning and not visible to explosive burning. Active chimney fires can display the following:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you find a chimney fire in your home there are a few steps you can take to increase your family's safety and to minimize the potential damage caused.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 911 immediately and get anyone inside to exit to a safe location. Calling 911 first gets our members to your home quicker, which allows us to have a greater effect on a potential emergency situation. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If conditions are safe to enter your home, and you are able to access your wood stove, throwing a cup of water on the fire can have a very positive effect on extinguishment. Adding a small amount of water to a hot wood stove and shutting the door can create enough steam to put the fire out. Closing the access door and air inlets is helpful to restrict the air the fire wants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If anyone has comments or questions, please feel free to leave them on our Blog or the Quadra Island Fire Department Facebook page.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-366278629122816692016-01-22T21:38:00.000-08:002016-01-22T21:38:16.757-08:002016 Recruitment<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;">
Quadra Island Fire Department is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals who live and work within our community to strengthen our team of Volunteer Firefighters.</div>
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Volunteering with the Quadra Island Fire Department is an incredible way to give back to your community. It calls on it’s members to perform strenuous work often in non-ideal conditions but we guarantee that your time spent volunteering with us will be one of the most rewarding experiences you have ever had.</div>
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If you are interested in joining our team please drop by on a Tuesday practice night between 7pm and 9pm and talk to Chief Sharon Clandening or Deputy Chief Graham Swanson about how you can get started.</div>
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Our next group of recruits will be starting training in February.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-88336318832741222702015-12-04T22:21:00.000-08:002015-12-04T22:21:20.882-08:00We had another successful (if a bit smaller) Lighted Truck Parade this year!! Thank you to all those who entered a vehicle in the parade to help spread some Christmas cheer in our community! Another big thank you to all of our members who came out to help with the many things that are necessary to put on an event like this one! And finally thank you to all those who came out tonight to watch the parade, we hope you enjoyed it!! And we hope that some of you have been inspired to put a vehicle of your own in next year's parade!<span id="goog_2112870981"></span><br />
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<span id="goog_2112870980"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-31874188922883338702015-12-02T18:18:00.001-08:002015-12-02T18:18:46.187-08:00These are just a few of the delicious treats that will be at the No. 1 Fire Hall after the parade on Friday! We will also be making fresh donuts throughout the evening!<br />
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A reminder that the parade will be departing the No. 1 Fire Hall at 6:30 pm and will head south on Cape Mudge Rd, turn right onto Noble Rd and then travel down to Cape Mudge Village. The parade will then come back up Green Rd to pass by the Cove Plaza and Quadra Elementary at which point it will turn left onto West Rd and will travel through Heriot Bay and return to the No. 1 Fire Hall via Heriot Bay Rd.<br />
Donations to the food bank can be brought to the Fire Hall or there will be a truck at the end of the parade collecting donations along the parade route. We will see you all on Friday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-90347422054717185552015-11-28T22:27:00.000-08:002015-11-28T22:27:52.361-08:00The countdown is on! Only 6 more days until the Lighted Truck Parade! Preparations are well underway and we are all very excited for the big night! Don't forget to bring your donations for the food bank to the No. 1 Hall after the parade and enjoy some Christmas treats. This year we will also have a team of "Elves" collecting donations as the parade passes by so have your donations ready and keep an eye out for one of our smaller trucks at the end of the parade. See you all there!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-62207553770330156652015-11-20T14:30:00.000-08:002015-11-20T14:30:35.604-08:00Wow only two weeks until the big night! The Lighted Truck Parade that is!! We are still looking for vehicles to enter the parade this year so if you are interested please let us know!<br />
We will have all kinds of goodies at the No. 1 Fire Hall so come on by after the parade and enjoy! And don't forget to bring a donation for the food bank!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-13634912213877824702015-11-14T08:49:00.000-08:002015-11-14T08:49:27.642-08:00The lighted truck parade is less than three weeks away now! We want this parade to be the biggest one yet so we are encouraging anyone who is thinking about entering a vehicle to come on out and join the parade! You don't have to be a big truck, any and all vehicle types are welcome. And it's an excellent opportunity for some free advertising! We hope to keep this event growing every year so enter a vehicle and help spread some Christmas cheer!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-67079253979730954592015-11-05T15:56:00.000-08:002015-11-05T15:56:16.163-08:00Quadra's Lighted Truck Parade!!Halloween was a smash hit and now we are preparing for our next big event...<b>The Lighted Truck</b> <b>Parade</b>! This year the parade will take place on Friday, December 4th which means if you want to put a vehicle in the parade you have just under a month to get it decked out with twinkly lights! Details about the start time and route will follow soon!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291125293503218113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-10304021861633227712015-08-28T18:55:00.002-07:002015-11-08T21:31:15.323-08:00Fire Ban LiftedAs of Sunday, August 30th at 10:00 am, the campfire ban on Quadra will be lifted. Just a reminder that a campfire measures 19 inches x 19 inches. …Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-45090195144191202282015-08-14T20:01:00.000-07:002015-08-14T20:01:09.405-07:00Annual Summer BBQThis year's golf tournament had a bit of a wet theme to it, although we were all looking forward to nice sunny weather while hitting the golf greens. Instead we were treated to rain, rain, and more rain. However, the undesirable weather wasn't going to keep us away from our tee time! Some of us even came a lot more prepared than others; right Mike? Here are a few winners to announce for the golf tournament.<br />
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<li>Team Best Score: Lynn, Ken, and Dave</li>
<li>Men's Longest Drive: Richard</li>
<li>Women's Longest Drive: Sharon</li>
<li>Men's Closest to Snag: Luke</li>
<li>Women's Closest to Snag: Julie</li>
<li>Men's Closest to Pin: Richard</li>
<li>Women's Closest to Pin: Lynn</li>
<li>Best Dressed: Mike</li>
<li>Team Worst Score: Sharon, Julie, and Coleen (sorry guys but someone has to claim this title)</li>
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Finally, thanks to everyone who helped out with the BBQ this year. From setting up tables/chairs to cooking. Any small or big part you played made the BBQ a success. An especially big thanks to Jamie and Julie for all the prep and organization. A big shoutout to Brian for picking up and dropping off the big BBQ. We hope everyone enjoyed the food, the prizes, the people, and in the end just had a good time all around. Can't wait for next year!</div>
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P.S. Apologies for the lack of photos for this event. The rain didn't quite allow me to have it out all day snapping photos.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01691738014995094640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-23414104497342785572015-07-14T07:50:00.000-07:002015-07-17T16:30:35.476-07:00Vistors to Quadra<h4>
A message to the Quadra tourist.....</h4>
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<li>Everyone is legally bound to report a fire of any type particularly during these extreme conditions, even small campfires. It is law. If you see smoke of any kind, you must report it by calling <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>1-800-663-5555</b></span> or call <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>*5555</b></span>. You can also simply call <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>911</b></span>.</li>
<li>If a fire is traced to origin, the party responsible can be held liable for all costs associated with fire containment and all damages caused by the blaze.</li>
<li>Under these conditions, fires can start from some of the most mundane sources. Constant vigilance is the key.<ul>
<li>Sun magnified through the lens of a pair of reading glasses (yes, I fought a 3 acre fire started this way).</li>
<li>the tiniest ember from a cigarette butt (if you can't hold it in your fingers, it is not out) .</li>
<li>two rocks striking each other generating a spark.</li>
<li>vehicles that have pulled over into tall grass (to look at a map or answer a cell phone) have mufflers and catalytic converters which can easily cause ignition.</li>
<li>I just read an anecdotal description of a plastic wine glass acting as a magnifying lens almost starting a picnic table on fire.</li>
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<li>Almost all rural industrial activities have been suspended where where machinery and or hand power tools such as chain saws are in use.</li>
<li>Currently, there are no open flame fires of any kind (this includes candles). Fireworks are also prohibited. Contained fire systems such as camp stoves are allowed.</li>
<li>Everyone should be on high alert. If you spot someone acting in a careless manner regarding fire safety, there is every reason it should be stopped immediately. It can be done in a friendly and courteous manner. Even visitors to the island have a right and responsibility to be FireSmart vigilant. Here on Quadra, it is a rural lifestyle we cherish most and what often attracts visitors to come and stay. There are many isolated homes and hobby farms that are hidden from plain view. A small fire anywhere on this island will most certainly directly affect someones home and or livelihood.</li>
<li>Enjoy the island and help us all protect what we have.</li>
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Quadra Fire Departmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02048762043658704432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258356973957029383.post-39771195938521457562015-07-06T20:12:00.000-07:002015-11-08T21:31:24.245-08:00Total Fire Ban<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Absolutely no briquette barbecues, tiki torches or propane
fire pits are permitted. Propane barbecues and propane camping stoves
are still allowed.<br />
And just a reminder that all open fires are prohibited.<br />
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We would also like to remind all those that smoke to butt out responsibly.</div>
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