Join us on Friday, August 22 from 6:00 – 8:30pm at the View Royal Fire Department for a screening of the film “Incandescence”. Popcorn, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Reserve Your Seat: 250.479.7322 or firesmart@viewroyal.ca

Join us tomorrow Sat Aug 16 from 11am - 3pm for a FREE family friendly BBQ event at Chalmers Court Park hosted by the View Royal FireSmart Program. Grab a complementary hot dog, a refreshment and learn about wildfire and how you can prepare.

RT @BCFireSmart: If you’ve always wanted to increase your home's wildfire resilience but aren’t sure where to start, this FireSmart BC feat….

RT @VRFD: Join us on Sat Aug 16 from 11am - 3pm for a FREE family friendly BBQ event at Chalmers Court Park hosted by the View Royal FireSm….

Warmer temperatures are in the forecast this week. Check out the Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide from Prepared BC: . For current weather alerts check out Environment Canada:

Join us on Sat Aug 16 from 11am - 3pm for a FREE family friendly BBQ event at Chalmers Court Park hosted by the View Royal FireSmart Program. Grab a complementary hot dog, a refreshment and learn about wildfire and how you can prepare.

View Royal and Colwood Emergency Support Services is looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in joining our team, email emergencyprogram@viewroyal.ca.

Fire Danger Rating in the South Island is at EXTREME. Residents, especially those living in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas are at the greatest risk. Take action today and book a FREE FireSmart Home Assessment at

RT @VRFD: Join us for a FREE workshop on Wildfire Preparedness on Wednesday July 30 at 6:00pm at the View Royal Fire Department (333 Island….

Update: Tsunami Advisory Cancelled- All Clear. Normal activities around beaches, shorelines, waterways, and marinas may resume. Thank you for your patience. For more info on how to prepare for tsunamis go to

RT @EmergencyInfoBC: A Tsunami Advisory continues for Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C & D in #BC. Stay away from coastal areas, harbours….

RT @EmergencyInfoBC: A Tsunami Watch remains in effect for Notification Zones A, B, C & D. This includes #HaidaGwaii, the north & central c….

RT @EmergencyInfoBC: A Tsunami Watch is issued when danger levels are not yet known. Stay alert and informed, and be prepared to take actio….

An 8.7 earthquake has occurred near Russia. A Tsunami watch is in effect for our area. Although modelling for View Royal shows extremely low risk of a tsunami occurring from a distant earthquake and wave heights would be minimal, this is a reminder 2b prepared. Updates 2 follow.

Fire Danger Rating in the South Island is currently at EXTREME. Be ready for wildfires by taking these few steps: .- Build your grab-and-go bag .- Follow the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist.- FireSmart your property . Learn more at

Join us for a FREE workshop on Wildfire Preparedness on Wednesday July 30 at 6:00pm at the View Royal Fire Department (333 Island Highway). Learn about what to do before, during and after a wildfire emergency. Email firesmart@viewroyal.ca or call 250.479.7322 to register.

RT @EmergencyInfoBC: Officials have evaluated the recent M7.3 earthquake that occurred 55 miles (88 KM) South of Sand Point, Alaska and the….

Fire Danger Rating: Extreme. Extremely dry forest fuels. Fire risk is very serious. New fires will start easily, spread rapidly, and challenge fire suppression efforts. General forest activities may be restricted. No outdoor burning of any kind permitted in View Royal.

Wildfire Season is Here. We are Ready. Are You?. Prepare your home for wildfire with the FireSmart Begins at Home Guide — a comprehensive resource with tips to enhance your home's wildfire resilience. Download the guide and get started today!.

Thanks everyone for attending the View Royal Canada Day Celebration! . Thanks to our new recruits for providing tours of our ladder truck and to our ESS, Emergency Radio and FireSmart Programs for the helpful tips at their information booths.