North Cowichan is excited to announce the completion of the new Crofton Fire Hall and invites community members to join the celebration at a grand opening and open house on Saturday, May 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The new Fire Hall replaces part of the original facility, built in 1964, which was in need of seismic upgrades and repairs. The new 3,600-square-foot building includes space for firefighter training, administration, and equipment storage, addressing long-standing safety and functionality concerns, and is expected to serve the community for decades to come.
The grand opening and open house will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Crofton Fire Hall (1681 Robert Street). Everyone is welcome to attend. The event will include:
- A ribbon-cutting ceremony and speeches
- Guided tours of the new building
- Hot dogs, cake, and light refreshments
The North Cowichan Fire Department is one of the largest paid-on-call departments in British Columbia, with 120 dedicated members serving North Cowichan, as well as Cowichan Tribes, the Halalt First Nation, the Penelakut Tribe, the Stz’uminus First Nation, and the Lyackson First Nation.