Department

Mission Statement

Provide enhanced fire protection and public safety services that will avoid loss of life and property through fire prevention, emergency preparedness and intervention.

Mandate

Metchosin Fire Department is a direct provider of emergency and non-emergency services to the following customers:

  • The citizens of the District Municipality of Metchosin.
  • The businesses and their customers located within Metchosin.
  • Persons attending and working in Metchosin.
  • Mutual aid partners: Sooke, Otter Point, East Sooke, Langford & Colwood Fire Departments, RCMP and British Columbia Ambulance Service.

Services

The Metchosin Fire Department provides fire and rescue services to the citizens of Metchosin through five distinct service areas:

  • Fire Suppression
  • Fire Prevention & Inspections
  • Fire & Life Safety Education
  • Rescue / Auto Extrication
  • Medical / First Responder