A new firehall in Crofton is opening and will come equipped with seismic upgrades and more room to meet the community’s growth.
According to the Municipality of North Cowichan, the new 3,600-square-foot building will include space for firefighter training, administration, and equipment storage and will also address functionality concerns.
North Cowichan mayor Rob Douglas says the new fire hall is a significant investment in the community and will help ensure the area is protected for generations.
“The new fire hall in Crofton is an investment in the safety of our residents and the well-being of our firefighters,” he says. “We’re proud to see this project completed and look forward to celebrating with the community.”
Chief Ron French says the building will be more modern and adaptive to the needs of the community.
“The Crofton Fire Hall has been a fixture in the community for generations,” he says. “This new and modern fire hall ensures the paid on-call firefighters who dedicate so much to their community will have the tools and space they need to continue that proud tradition for decades to come.”
The grand opening of the hall is set for May 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will host ribbon cutting ceremony, guided tours as well as hot dogs, cake and light refreshments.
The North Cowichan Fire Department is one of the largest paid-on-call departments in BC and currently has 120 members serving the area.
