Welcome to the department!
East Sooke Fire is a highly dedicated volunteer organization of women and men who provide fire and rescue services to our community of 1700 residents and businesses. It has been in continuous operation since 1985.
In addition to emergency response, we provide education, activities and community events to encourage resident participation.
We hope this website provides our community with useful and interesting information about the department, its people, and valuable resources to help you stay safe and prepared in an emergency situation.
Message From the Chief
To the residents and community members we are proud to serve,
Every day, the men and women of this fire department show up ready for those in the community who need help. That dedication is the foundation of who we are.
Our department remains committed to protecting lives and property through rapid emergency response, ongoing training, and proactive community education. Whether we're responding to a structure fire, a medical emergency, motor vehicle incident, rescue or wildfire, our crews bring professionalism and heart to every call.
We also believe that prevention saves lives before emergencies happen. I encourage every household to test smoke detectors regularly, develop a home escape plan, and reach out to us if you have questions about fire safety. We are here as a resource, not just a response.
It is an honour to lead this team and to serve this community. Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Stay safe,
Fiona Larkin, Fire Chief, East Sooke Fire Rescue
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Protecting lives, property, and our environment through education, prevention, and response. Committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork.
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Safety, compassion, and resilience drive everything we do at East Sooke Fire Rescue. We're committed to ensuring everyone feels secure, supported, and prepared in our community. By upholding our values and working closely with our neighbors and our partners, we strive to set the standard for excellence in emergency response and support for our community.
Current Burning Information and Restrictions
ATTENTION: Please check the BCWS Fire Bans and Prohibitions page before carrying out open burning activities. Learn more about the Ventilation Index and burning requirements under the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation.
For more information on fire sizes and burning regulations, click here.
Hazard Rating
HIGH
Current Permit Requirements
No Permit Required
Campfires
No Burning Allowed
Category 2
No Burning Allowed
Category 3
ATTENTION: Burning is only allowed when venting index is GOOD.
Calls to Date
Below is a breakdown of the calls we have attended so far this year. This includes calls in East Sooke, and calls with we attend for our mutual aid partners, Metchosin, Otter Point, and Sooke.
Total calls in 2026 - 48
January - 9
February - 13
March - 8
April - 5
May - 13
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -
Community Events for 2026!
Below are the Community Events you can expect to see us at in 2026. As more information becomes available, we’ll share it here with you so you can see us there!
Easter Eggstravaganza, Copper Mine Park, Saturday, April 4th
40th/10th Anniversary, Fire Hall, Saturday, June 6th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Boot Drive for MS, Community, Fall
Halloween Fireworks, Copper Mine Park, date TBD
Santa Run, Community, date TBD