History[]
The Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department was formed January 1, 1951. They protect an area of 16 square miles.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7886 East Saanich Road | 1952-1979 |
Apparatus Roster[]
- All pump/tank measurements are in Imperial gallons.
- Shop numbers in brackets.
Fire Station 1 - 1512 Keating Cross Road, Brentwood Bay[]
Built 2013
- Squad 1 - 2023 Pierce MaxiSaber FR / Maxi Métal (1257/830/25A April 7/23) (SN#38520; INC3564) (VIN#4P1BAAFF6NB025155) (Ex-stock) (Ex-Powell River Fire Rescue, never entered service due to budget cuts; purchased for $1,150,000 February 7, 2024 through Pryce Advisory Services) (Due to replace existing squad 1, however, not in service yet while undergoing modifications)
- Engine 1 (83) - 2012 Spartan Metro Star/ Smeal pumper (2000/600/60F) (Ex-Engine 81)
- Ladder 1 (811) - 2004 Spartan Gladiator Classic GA41M-2142 MFD / Smeal (1500/300/30A/FP/75' rear-mount April 1/04) (SN#403130 / S.O.#2795) (VIN#4S7AU2F964C045859) (Ex-Ladder 2; ex-Truck 81)
- Squad 1 (830) - 2019 International HV607 SBA / Fort Garry (1041/600/50A/FP2001 January 11/19) (SN#M953) (VIN#3HAEJTAR6KL547325)
- Tender 1 (804) - 2000 Freightliner FL112 tandem / Superior (1050/2500 January 27/00) (SN#SE 2217) (VIN#1FVXTMDB9YHG06782) (Ex-Tanker 84)
- Utility 1 (825) (Response Officer) - 2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 (VIN#1FTEW1E82AFC72766) (Ex-Car 87)
- Marine 1 - 200? Zodiac RHIB on EZ Loader trailer with twin 50HP Evinrude outboards (BC Reg.# C03590BC)
- Chief 1 (Fire Chief) - 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Unmarked)
- Chief 2 (817) (Deputy Chief) - 2014 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 w/ Leer canopy (VIN#1FTFW1ETXEFC10210) (Ex-Car 85)
- Car 86 (821) - 2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 (Unmarked)
- Car 89 (Deputy Chief) - 201? Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4
- Car 1 (829) - 2017 Ford Explorer XLT AWD (Unmarked)
- Wildland Trailer - 2007 Thomcat trailer (VIN#5M3BE242X81031862)
- CRD Hazmat Response Team (1072) - 2007 Freightliner M2-106 / Gimaex (Ex-demo)
- CRD Hazmat Trailer - 2008 Mirage 24' (towed by 1072)
Fire Station 2 - 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton[]
Built 1979
- Engine 2 (813) - 2005 Spartan Gladiator Classic GA41M-2142 MFD / Smeal (1500/750/30A/FP August 29/05) (SN#508090 / S.O.#3017) (VIN#4S7AT2D925C050970) (Ex-Engine 83)
- Tender 2 (824) - 2021 International HV607 SBA / Fort Garry (880/2002 July 22/21) (SN#J0162) (VIN#3HAEJTAR3ML854745)
- Brush 2 (818) - 2007 Ford F-550 XLT SD 4x4 / Hub (211/250/FP/CAFS February 27/07) (SN#3720-980) (VIN#1FDAW57P37EA86285) (Ex-Rescue 1, Ex-Rescue 2; ex-Engine 88)
Department Museum - 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton[]
- Parade - 1965 International TravelAll ambulance (Ex-Rescue 80)
- Parade (VI78) - 1962 International L1700 / Hub pumper (625/500 December 21/62) (SN#175) (Ex-Engine 83, ex-Engine 3)
- Parade - 1946 Chevrolet Maple Leaf / CSVFD-built / Darley pump (425 FM/150) (Pump SN#50141) (Sold to North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department; reacquired) (Ex-Engine 82)
Retired Apparatus[]
- 2000 Ford F-350 XLT SD 4x4 (Port./90) (Ex-Unit 85)
- 200? Ford F-250 4x4 (Ex-Unit 87)
- 200? Ford F-250 4x4 (Ex-Unit 86)
- 1993 Ford E-Series van (Ex-Unit 85) (Sold 2000)
- 1992 Ford F-250 4x4 (Ex-Unit 80)
- (807) - 1991 Peterbilt 320 / Anderson walk-in rescue (SN#EV-202A August 1991) (VIN#1XP2H58X5ND706037) (Ex-Rescue 1, ex-Rescue 2; ex-Rescue 87) (Retired 2025)
- 1987 International CO1950B / Anderson pumper (1050 TM/800 August 6/87) (SN#MS-1050-105) (Ex-Engine 82) (Traded 2012 to Safetek) (Sold to Red Rock / Stoner Volunteer Fire Department)
- 1983 International CO1950B / Hub pumper (1050 TM/500 May 2/83) (SN#810) (VIN#2HTD10455DCA11617) (Ex-Engine 88) (Traded 2005 to ProFire; loaned to 100 Mile House Fire Department) (Sold 2006 to Justice Institute of British Columbia)
- 1976 International CO1910B / Hub pumper (625/1000 February 10/76) (SN#480) (Ex-Engine 84) (Traded February 2000 to ProFire) (Sold April 2000 to Western Forest Products / Holberg Volunteer Fire Department)
- 1976 International 200 4x4 / King mini-pumper (250/250 October 12/76) (SN#74032) (VIN#E0350EHB17249) (Ex-Rescue 87) (Sold 1991 to Willis Point Volunteer Fire Department)
- 1973 Ford Econoline van ambulance (Ex-Rescue 80)
- (VI79) - 1969 Ford C-950 SD / Thibault pumper (840/?) (Ex-Engine 82) (Sold 1987 to Bow Horn Bay Fire Department)
- 1954 Chevrolet Handyman / 1957 CSVFD-equipped ambulance (Ex-Rescue 80)
- (VI80) - 1952 Chevrolet 1700 / CSVFD-built pumper (500 FM/1000) (Ex-Butler Brothers gravel truck chassis; converted by FD members) (Sold 1977 to Willis Point Volunteer Fire Department)
- (VI251) - 1936 International C-35 / Local tanker (-/800) (Ex-Saanich Fire Department; sold to Central Saanich Fire Department then repossessed 1957 by Mr. Sydney Pickles Saanich BC for non-payment; sold to North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department)