About Us

House fire in Roberts Creek

Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department has been providing life and property protection to the community of xwesam (Roberts Creek) since our founding in 1969. The fire department serves a population of approximately 3700 and the fire protection district covers an area of roughly 28.5 km2.

Roberts Creek Fire Protection Boundaries

The volunteers are responsible for all aspects of the operation of the department. This includes 24/7 response to fire and rescue incidents as well as maintaining the operational readiness of all apparatus and equipment.


Members

The department currently consists of 22 members.

Department Officers:

  • Patrick Higgins – Fire Chief
  • Sean Hatanaka – Deputy Fire Chief
  • Nick Wort – Captain
  • David McIlwraith – Lieutenant
  • Russell Monkman – Lieutenant
  • Brett Heneke - Lieutenant
  • Brian Houle – Lieutenant

Firefighters:

  • Bruce Searle (retired 35 years)
  • Billy Wray
  • Darin Macey
  • Kevin Kennelly
  • Patrick Visser
  • Grace Gardner
  • Tavis Schwartzin
  • Brynn Clingwall
  • Jacqueline Schneider
  • Aaron Schneider

Recruits:

  • Ivy Lock
  • Euan Mcilwraith
  • Jim Cambon
  • Cari Miller

Jr. Firefighters:

  • Katie Kennelly
  • Lindsay McIlwraith

Incident Statistics

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Annual Report

2017 Annual Report