Fire departments in District 69 are gearing up to fill their boots for food! On the weekend of November 16 and November 17, firefighters will be located throughout the Oceanside region collecting cash donations for the Salvation Army food bank. Some departments will also accept donations at their firehalls that weekend. Parksville Fire will accept new unwrapped toys for the Society of Organized Services. Please check your local fire department’s website for collection details.
Information on collection by District 69 departments is provided here; however, residents should confirm arrangements with their local department. The first food drive was held in 1997 and now includes eight departments in District 69: Bow Horn Bay Fire Department, Coombs Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department, Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department, Deep Bay Fire and Rescue, Errington Volunteer Fire Department, Nanoose Volunteer Fire Department, Parksville Volunteer Fire Department and Qualicum Beach Fire Department. Each year, Oceanside residents generously contribute and firefighters in District 69 look forward to another successful year.