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Mission Statement "The Agassiz Fire Department is committed to the safety of our community, by the delivery of public education, fire suppression and rescue services as required. As dedicated Fire/Rescue Volunteers we will aim to provide the public with a rapid response to fires and rescues and assist with medical emergencies through the First Responder Program to the best of our abilities"

District of Kent Firehall & EOC Center

Grand Opening of the Fire Hall on Industrial Drive in Agassiz took place on January 17th, 2009.

Burning Regulation

All residents and property owners are advised that burning permits are required at all times for outdoor burning, including industrial and land clearing purposes. Burning purposes are subject to the provisions of the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation of the Province of B.C. Before you light a fire to burn debris, ensure that you have reduced, reused, and recycled as much as the material as possible.

If you are planning to burn prohibited materials please contact the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection at 1-604-582-5200 to apply for a permit. Before burning, you must ensure that atmospheric conditions (venting) are appropriate for smoke dispersal and that a temporary burning ban has not been imposed by the Regional Waste Manager. The Ventilation Index and burn ban information is available at 1-604-582-5338 (weekdays) and at 1-900-565-5000 (weekends).

Outdoor burning is allowed ONLY in rural areas, providing an approved burning permit has been purchased from the District of Kent Municipal Hall and the Ministry of Environment Ventilation Index has been checked. Check the local newspaper for further details or visit the District of Kent website.

Important:
Please note that the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner must sign all burning permits in the District. Residents must apply at the Municipal Hall at least one week prior to burning to allow sufficient time to process the permit. Once this is approved, it will be mailed out to the applicant; therefore, please plan ahead of time to avoid delays.

BYLAWS

Bylaw 1381 - Fireworks Regulations and Prohibition

Bylaw 1448 - Fire Prevention and Protection Regulation

Bylaw 1449 - False Alarms

Bylaw 1450 - Agassiz Fire Department

Bylaw 1452 - Water Regulation and Rates, Amendment 1452.01

FIRE SERVICES ACT

Fire Services Act - RSBC 1996 - Chapter 144