Courtenay, BC - On May 28, 2026 the Comox Valley Regional District officially broke ground on the Mount Washington Firehall. The CVRD has been working to construct a firehall building since 2021 that would directly support the emergency response and protection for the community.

"I am thrilled to see this project start construction," explains Electoral Area C Director Edwin Grieve. "As the community continues to grow along with increased wildfire risks, the needs for this firehall are vital to the residents."

Photo Caption L -R: Doug DeMarzo (CVRD General Manager of Community Services) , Ron Schulz (Oyster River Captain), Electoral Area Director Edwin Grieve, Shannon Kelly (Construction Manager , Momentum Build), Todd Phillips (Firefighter Mount Washington), Jeff Caring (Deputy Chief Oyster River), Gary deWitt (Lieutenant Mount Washington), Allen Prescott (Project Manager, Momentum build), Chris Hounsell (Captain Mount Washington).

Momentum Design Build has been hired for construction management services on this project. Construction is expected to be completed for October/November 2026.

Construction at the facility will include truck bays to store response vehicles and other firefighting equipment.

For more information visit: https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/mwfire

The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.

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Media Contact:

Bruce Green
Regional Fire Chief
250-337-8121