Fire-Rescue

Lions Bay Fire-Rescue's training facility comprises a classroom building, burn building, vehicle extrication pad, and areas to conduct technical rope rescue scenarios. The training facility allows the members to stay highly trained in order to protect both the community as well as the Sea to Sky corridor. 

Lions Bay Fire-Rescue relies on fundraising to maintain the service standard needed to serve the public. Although Lions Bay taxpayers provide significant funding, the budget generated from the tax base is not enough to support the requirements outlined in the NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) standards.

Nearly all fundraising efforts are concentrated to one event held at the end of the summer every year: Firefighter Day, taking place at the beginning of September of each year, and one of the best attended events held in the Village of Lions Bay. Festivities include:

• Live music
• A silent auction and raffle prizes
• Our famous BBQ and beer garden
• Adult beverage area
• Children’s’ activities
• An auto extrication demonstration
• And best of all, the opportunity to meet the Lions Bay firefighters!

To donate or help please send us an e-mail at lbfradmin@lionsbay.ca. 

Lions Bay Fire Rescue was established in 1971. Since this time the volunteer department has grown into one of the most prestigious volunteer fire departments in British Columbia.

Fire Chief Gary Ingram purchased the first fire apparatus in 1971. The second hand engine was a rickety 1941 GMC front mounted pump engine. During these early stages of the department, Chief Ingram was in charge of night and weekend male volunteers. Captain Sharon Dairymple and the female volunteers provided weekday coverage while the men were at work in the city. In 1973 the department made the front page of the Vancouver Sun because of their efforts.

As the department evolved, so did the fire trucks. In 1974 Lions Bay Fire Rescue purchased their second truck, a 1954 GMC mid-mount pumper. The apparatus was housed in the small fire hall located in what is now the Hall and office.

In 1980 the fire hall was relocated to its present location at 400 Centre Road through the efforts of Alderman Dale Klatt, for whom it is named. In years that came, LBFR purchased a number of used apparatus from big departments in Greater Vancouver, including a 1979 Ford and two 1983 GMCs. In 2011 the last of these apparatus was sold to aid in the purchase our new Engine 62.