In 2018 the Trustees of the Thetis Island Improvement District approved Bylaw 70, the Extreme Fire Hazard Bylaw.
This bylaw may be more stringent and limiting than in other jurisdictions, because on Thetis, we are on our own. We have a small fire department, a finite amount of firefighting equipment, and a limited water supply. Unlike the big Island any assistance from Chemainus, Crofton or Ladysmith fire halls is hours away, if they are even available. And that is not even considering the availability of the ferry.
Currently, fire behavior potential for our area would be considered explosive. Please do your part to limit the risk, adhere to the Provincial Fire Prevention Regulations, and to Bylaw 70: http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/tiid/bylaws/TIID_Bylaw_70_Extreme_Fire_Hazard_2017.pdf
Thank you
Keith Rush, Chair
Thetis Island Improvement District
Ph: 250.416.0013
Cell: 250.732.2766
keithrush17@gmail.com
