The Fire Department would like to remind all Campbell River residents that the City of Campbell River has restricted the sale, and discharge, of consumer fireworks by adopting Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 3297.
Residents of Campbell River have the opportunity to discharge consumer fireworks as long as they are in possession of a valid permit issued by the Fire Department.
To obtain a permit residents must be at least 19 years of age and submit a completed application form no later than 2 weeks prior to the planned fireworks event. Application forms are posted as part of the City's Fireworks Regulation Bylaw. Applications can also be filled out at the Fire Hall, downtown at 675 13th Ave.
Possession and discharge of firecrackers, prohibited fireworks such as after-market modified fireworks, and using fireworks without a permit is prohibited and subject to fines.
Please contact the Fire and Loss Prevention Branch (250-286-6266) for more information.