Introduction

Since the founding of the South Galiano Volunteer Fire Department in 1963, community volunteers have provided support as fire fighters, society directors and fundraisers with further support from all fire district taxpayers. This has allowed our fire department to grow as it fulfills its primary responsibility as a fire and rescue agency, while continually updating skills and equipment to provide a professional service with advanced technology.

Department News:

Welcome party for Engine 1

Just got this picture drop off to the hall by Ross Tweedale. Taken by his father Dudley Tweedale in 1965, Dudley was also a past president of the SGVFD. In the foreground of the picture is Lorna Tweedale.

Our old Engine 1

As you can see, our original fire truck is starting to look new again!

Part way through the restoration process, here it is with it's new paint job.

Lots more work to do - donations welcome (and tax deductable)!

Fire Prevention Week 2011!

Saturday October 8th will be our annual open house to kick-off Fire Prevention Week.

As usual, we'll have hot dogs, coffee, hot chocolate, hands on activities and you can tour the hall!

Join us between 11am and 1pm.

Group Photo 2011 - the last group shot with Bill Jones as Fire Chief.

Left to Right, Top to Bottom:

John New, Adam Kingscote, Ron Taylor, Terry Kerr, Michael Sharp, Thijs Vermulen.

Ken Steen, Larry McInerney, Bill Jones, Sean Luttmer, Roy Davies.

Dave Gerlach, Richard Wilson, Juergen Mueller, Rob Foster, Richard Vincent.

Photo by Henny Schnare

Sean Luttmer

Welcome to our new Fire Chief

Sean Luttmer has been a member of the South Galiano Fire Department since 1991 and is being promoted from Chief Training Officer to Fire Chief. He will be taking over from Bill Jones on August 1st, 2011. To contact Sean in his role as Fire Chief call him at 250-539-2131 or email him at chief@sgvfd.ca.

Fire Chief Bill Jones is retiring (again!)

After a career in the Vancouver Fire Department Bill retired to Galiano and became a member of the SGVFD in 1995. He was a Captain, Chief Training Officer and then Fire Chief. His wife Jean served on the Board and the Women's Auxiliary. Bill and Jean are moving to Victoria. They will both be missed.

Final Note: At 6:40am on August 2nd, as Bill and Jean left on the ferry to Victoria, the fire fighters and Engine 1 sirens blarring, gave the couple a final salute good-bye.

Bill Jones

Our 50th Anniversary

Planning is now underway for the SGVFD's 50th anniversary in 2013. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions.

If you are (or know of) a past member of the department, board or Women's Auxiliary, we would appreciate receiving up-to-date contact information for future announcements.

Rope Rescue Course

SGVFD members recently trained for a "Rescuer Basic Skills" course to improve the range of rescue options available to the department.

Remembering our past

We are restoring our original fire truck. Bought used in 1963, this truck was in-service until 1980. Many thanks to past member Bill Stevens who kept our first engine safe for the 30 years after it's retirement.

Donations towards the restoration are appreciated (and tax deductable).

For more information, please contact us by phone at (250) 539-2131 or email us at sgvfd@sgvfd.ca.

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