We take COVID-19 (Coronavirus) seriously and continue to follow the direction of the Provincial Health Ministry to deal with the situation in our region. Our priorities are the health, safety and well-being of the public and our employees. The City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach are maintaining the essential services our citizens rely upon.As the pandemic continues and with the many visitors to the Parksville Qualicum Beach region at this time, it is extremely important to remain d
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Parksville and Qualicum Beach fire departments are recruiting individuals who demonstrate the personal values of trust, honesty, integrity, compassion and empathy and can perform as part of a team of volunteer paid on-call firefighters. A volunteer firefighter will experience one of the most rewarding, engaging and exciting opportunities within the community. Volunteer firefighters care about their community and are willing to face new challenges.The Parksville and Qualicum Beach fire department
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SUPPLY OF FIRE RESCUE APPARATUSThe City of Parksville requests proposals for the supply of a fire rescue apparatus.It is the intention of the City to determine through this proposal evaluation process which vehicle represents the best lifecycle value to the City. To respond, download the Request for Proposal
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Yesterday, firefighters from departments on the Island participated in a procession route to honour the late Sproat Lake volunteer firefighter, Lieutenant Ron Suits. Suits was an experienced firefighter who spent 27 years working for the Calgary Fire Department and was a board member of the Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department before joining the Sproat Lake Fire Department more than four years ago. Our deepest condolences to his family and his department.
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As our weather improves (we can hope) and with the easing of our isolation, we are able to get outside more and slowly expand our personal bubbles. We recognize many of our residents are concerned with returning to normal too quickly but if we continue to stay vigilant, limit our contact with others, maintain physical distance, practice good hand hygiene and stay home when sick, we will continue to weather this pandemic together. We are encouraged by the recent information and statist
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