Fire Dept. Vehicles on Roads

The weekend of March 26th and 27th will see the TIVFD Engine 1 and Tender on the roads on both sides of the island throughout the day as our firefighters take their Emergency Vehicle Driver practical evaluations.  For part of this exam there will be a traffic cone course set up at the end of North Cove Road on both days.

Additionally, throughout the coming weeks you will see more Fire Dept. traffic on our roads as members practice for their exam.  We have been waiting for two years for COVID restrictions to lift enough to enable the evaluator to certify our emergency vehicle drivers to provincial standards. 

Also, of note to residents, you will be hearing the sirens on the TIVFD Rescue vehicle much more than in the past as we travel to a serious medical call and return to the dock or helicopter Landing Zone with the patient.  The past local practice here has been to travel “lights only” on “Code 3” calls (life threatening issues/lights and sirens) so as not to overly disturb residents, especially on the middle of the night responses.  Because traffic on Thetis Island has increased greatly over the years and most importantly, it is illegal for fire vehicles and ambulances to travel Code 3 without the sirens, you will be hearing us a lot more as we go about our business of serving our community in times of need.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Fire Chief Jeannine Caldbeck