Parksville Fire Rescue has proudly served our community since 1942. Paid on-call volunteers and career firefighters provide fire and emergency response services in the Parksville Fire Protection Area. https://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mfuklkln3c2eWe encourage residents in the Parksville Fire Protection Area to review fire safety practices at home, at work and in recreational spaces. Visit www.parksvillefirerescue.ca for detailed resources and reach out to us anytime for fire safety information or education.27 Feb 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfuklkln3c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mf3qxg6fmk2yCountdown is on. Parksville firefighter @Karen.Petraschuk is ready for Wounded Warriors Run, eight day, 800 km on Vancouver Island from February 22-March 1. Support Karen and the team at woundedwarriors.ca17 Feb 2026 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3qxg6fmk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mejjdnfn2s2nParksville firefighter, Karen Petraschuk, is part of this year’s Wounded Warriors Run, joining a team committed to supporting mental health programs for first responders, veterans and their families. #parksville https://www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID407atID2313.pdf10 Feb 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejjdnfn2s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mdvnxvn26s25Eight first responders and military personnel will run 800 km across Vancouver Island, February 22-March 1 to support Wounded Warriors Canada. Parksville firefighter Karen Petraschuk is raising funds for mental health programs. woundedwarriors.ca #firstresponders #PTSDAwareness #parksville02 Feb 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvnxvn26s25https://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mddyo6lstc2jCome out and support ALS Canada and Wounded Warriors Canada at the charity hockey game on January 30 at Oceanside Place. The Oceanside Generals face Parksville Fire Rescue and local first responders in a night of good fun for two important causes. Tickets available at Oceanside Place. #parksville26 Jan 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddyo6lstc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mcl5zq6rsc26Cheer on the Oceanside Generals as they take on Parksville Fire Rescue and local first responders on January 30 at Oceanside Place. All proceeds support ALS Canada and Wounded Warriors Canada. Tickets available at Oceanside Place. #parksville16 Jan 2026 22:38 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcl5zq6rsc26https://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mcdagdwmns2tWe’re recruiting! See what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter. Open practice Jan 19, 7 pm, Parksville firehall. www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/recruitment #parksvillefire #parksville13 Jan 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcdagdwmns2thttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mcawjvg7l22tSupport ALS and Wounded Warriors Canada at a charity hockey game between Oceanside General and Parksville Fire Rescue and local first responders on January 30 at Oceanside Place. Good fun to support ALS and Wounded Warriors Canada. Tickets available at Oceanside Place. #parksville #parksvillefire12 Jan 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcawjvg7l22thttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mbx6hnmics2mChallenge yourself. Learn new skills. Serve your community. Parksville Fire Rescue is recruiting! Open practice Jan 19. Details www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/recruitment #parksville08 Jan 2026 23:52 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbx6hnmics2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mbovuz6fxc2nNew year, new challenge? Join Parksville Fire Rescue! Don’t miss our open practice Jan 19, (7-9 pm). Details www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/recruitment #parksville05 Jan 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbovuz6fxc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3mabmbfuric2wJoin Parksville firefighters on Sunday, January 4, 10 am to 2 pm at Wembley Mall for a Christmas tree chipping event. Cash donations support community projects, with every dollar to fundraising thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts. www.parksvillefirerescue.ca #parksvillefire #parksville18 Dec 2025 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabmbfuric2whttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3m7qlh36a2c2sLooking for a way to make a real difference in your community? Join Parksville Fire Rescue as a volunteer paid on-call firefighter. Call 250 248-3242 to learn more or visit our website for details. Application deadline February 27. www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/recruitment11 Dec 2025 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7qlh36a2c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3m7laziuwb225Chip in for charity! Parksville firefighters will host a Christmas tree chipping fundraiser on Sunday, January 4, 10 am to 2 pm at Wembley Mall. Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts, every dollar supports fundraising. #parksvillefire www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events09 Dec 2025 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7laziuwb225https://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3m6x26dbtr22tWant to make a real difference? Join Parksville Fire team as a volunteer paid on-call firefighter! Apply by Feb 27 www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/recruitment #ParksvilleFire #VolunteerFirefighter #AnswerTheCall #CommunityStrong01 Dec 2025 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6x26dbtr22thttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3m4gk56toyc2xHelp Parksville Fire fill the boots for food! Firefighters will be at Parksville locations on Saturday, November 15 (9 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, November 16 (10 am to 3 pm) to collect cash donations for the food bank and new unwrapped toys for SOS. www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events30 Oct 2025 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4gk56toyc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3lzynzjzxxk2xThis Sunday! Don’t miss Parksville Fire’s fire prevention week open house, Oct 5, 10-2 at 1159 Franklins Gull. Safety demos, activities and more! #parksvillefire #parksville www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events29 Sep 2025 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzynzjzxxk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3lzgud2jhnc24Bring the family! Parksville Fire Rescue’s Open House is Oct 5, 10-2. Learn CPR, try hose target practice, kids’ bunker gear challenge and more! www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events22 Sep 2025 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgud2jhnc24https://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3lyy2v4hkqs24Save the date for our open house October 5, 10 am to 2 pm at training grounds. Fire safety demos, displays and fun for all ages! #parksville #parksvillefire www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events16 Sep 2025 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyy2v4hkqs24https://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3lydlnl56bc2hMark your calendars! Parksville Fire Rescue’s open house is Sunday, Oct 5, 10–2 at the training grounds. Hands-on demos, kids’ challenges and fire safety tips. #parksville #parksvillefire #fireprevention www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/events08 Sep 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lydlnl56bc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3ltkg2jnuac26We received $75K from BC’s Ministry of Citizens’ Services to upgrade mobile data terminals in fire trucks. This is key to keeping pace with tech like Next Gen 911. More at parksvillefirerescue.ca. https://parksvillefirerescue.ca09 Jul 2025 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltkg2jnuac26https://bsky.app/profile/parksvillefirerescue.ca/post/3lnjbrdyuh22yCongrats to our recruit class graduates 2024! (L-R) Eric Taylor, Koen Barbeau, Kobe Allerton, Matthew Staples, Jaden Dodds, and Andrew Smee. #parksville #parksvillefire https://www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID407atID2284.pdf23 Apr 2025 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:dn33wup45rf4ybgpik7swajr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnjbrdyuh22y