Open House: Saanich Fire Department and Saanich Police

Date & Time: September 13, 2025 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Category: Saanich Community Events (See all events in this category)

Location: Saanich Fire Station No. 1 (760 Vernon Avenue)

Join the fun!

Take part in games, live demonstrations and giveaways the departments have planned. Visitors can:

  • Meet our fire fighters and police officers.
  • Ride in the Saanich Emergency Program’s Quake Cottage.
  • Watch demonstrations for:
    • grease fires.
    • fire dispatch communications.
    • auto extrication and high angle rescue.
  • Meet Sparky and Ace, our emergency service mascots.
  • Tour Fire and Police vehicles.
  • Take part in the fire hose spray station.
  • Learn more about the day-to-day work of Saanich Police Officers who are part of the Bike Squad, Canine Unit, Dive Unit, and Forensics Team.
  • Goof around in the bouncy castle and at the face painting stations.