Sunshine Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Educate, Prevent, Volunteer and Protect.
Emergency #: 604-869-2404
Non-Emergency #: 866-665-0158
2025 Fire Dues Are Due $175.00
It's time to pay your 2025 fire dues
2024 was a busy year for the Department with over 50 calls responded to. Calls included medical emergencies within the valley, motor vehicle accidents, vehicle fires and forestry deployments. The call volume has steadily increased from year to year and so have our costs.
Your fire dues are what keeps the department operating and is much needed since we receive no government funding. We rely on grants to meet our training and equipment needs. Fundraising, donations and fire dues keeps the lights on and the bills paid.
Dues are not increasing for 2025 (but will for 2026) and are only $175.00 for the year which works out to just .49 cents a day. What a bargain for such an important resource.
To pay your dues etransfer $175.00 to svvfdinfo@telus.net OR
you can pay via cheque payable to the Sunshine Valley Volunteer Fire Department and drop it in the mail slot at the fire hall.
Ensure you write your lot number on the cheque or in your etransfer. If you would like a receipt email svvfdinfo@telus.net requesting a receipt. We may not have your current email on file.
We are so grateful to have the support of the community in keeping this valuable resource in the Valley.
We also would like to thank Parkhill strata, Alpine and SVDL for collecting fees on behalf of their communities and submitting them to the fire department. These lump sum payments not only cut down on us trying to reach the community one by one, but more importantly allows the department to budget more efficiently because we know how much money will be collected on an annual basis.
If the whole community in Sunshine Valley paid their fire dues there would be no need for the department to have to fundraise allowing members to concentrate their efforts on training.
Fire Department Fundraising Bottle Drive
When you bring your bottles down to the fire hall all the money collected goes directly to the operations of the department.
Please consider dropping your bottles at the door of the firehall.
The Department relies on grants, fundraising and donations to keep things rolling.
Steps to take if you need emergency assistance.
If you are in an emergency or calling on behalf of someone how else,
Dial 604-869-2404 FIRST then call 911.
This ensures a quicker response time by our members. These steps are unique to the Sunshine Valley because of our remote location and not applicable to other areas in BC.
Always follow up by phoning 911 so don't skip this step.
Volunteer Members
We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive volunteer fire department of 12 members who give their time to ensure the safety and security not only of the valley, but also those who pass through.
If you are interested in learning more about how to become a volunteer firefighter click the button below.
About Us
So many ways in which our volunteers support the community.
Not only do our members ensure the safety of the homes and people within the Valley, they also support those passing through along highway #3 from Berkley Creek to The East Gate of Manning Park. In addition, members are trained to respond to forest fires and are typically first on scene for medical calls. Even when called away from the Valley there are always volunteers who remain close to home to respond to any local emergency.
Additionally, if you need assistance we have taken steps to identify the homes of our firefighters by placing a sign that indicates
"Firefighter Lives Here".
Community Events
Throughout the year our firefighters host events such as the now famous September long weekend Pig Roast which always sells out, Pancake Breakfast with Santa and Parade, Music Bingo with silent auction, Fire Station Open House/Pancake Breakfast and our one-of-a-kind Halloween haunted house extravaganza. These events not only bring the community and its visitors together, but it is also a great opportunity to meet the volunteers keeping us all safe.
We thank the residents of the Valley for their financial support through the collection of fire dues as well as the generous donations we receive during these events and throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated.
For a list of upcoming events click here to find out more.
If you wish to donate you don't have to wait for an event to do so. Contact svvfdinfo@telus.net to make a donation.