May 12 2023 — Area C – Wharves Fire Pump Demonstration
Exciting news to share with Discovery Island residents!
Fire pumps will be installed at the SRD-managed wharves in Evans Bay, Owen Bay, Surge Narrows, and Port Neville. These pumps will help protect the wharves and its moored vessels in case of any fire emergencies. To ensure everyone’s safety and the equipment’s longevity, trained individuals only will be permitted to use these water pumps.
Join the SRD for a fire pump demonstration, Friday, May 12th starting at 10:00 am at the Surge Narrows Wharf! Residents who frequent all four wharves are invited to attend this event.
- LEARN how to use the pumps safely.
- SEE the pumps in action.
- MINGLE with your fellow islanders.
- MEET Strathcona Regional District staff.
- GAIN essential skills to safeguard your community’s wharves and vessels.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become a valuable asset to your community’s safety efforts.
Let’s protect our beautiful islands together!
Fire Pump Demonstration – Friday May 12th at 10:00 am | Surge Narrows Wharf
The demonstration will be conducted by a professional forest firefighter from Strategic Natural Resource Consultants and is hosted by the SRD.
Questions or concerns:
Please contact the SRD Engineering Department at 250-830-6719 | engineering@srd.ca