Fire Safety

The last few years we have had several fires in the Bay. In all those instances we have been fortunate that our advance planning has enabled us to quickly get on top of each situation and minimize the damage. Note: The fire pump and defibrillator information below was updated as of August 1, 2023.

Fire Pump owners let me ask you, as I do every spring, to help us prepare for the new season:

  • The owners of fire pumps should run these pumps to ensure they will be ready in the event of an emergency.
  • The second preparation relates to our organization for fire alerts “FERO” (the Fire Emergency Response Organization). The Team Leaders and Deputy Team Leaders should confirm with the members of their Phone Tree that the phone numbers we have listed for their team members are up-to-date.  If we can’t contact you, your fire pump is of no use to us or your neighbours in the event of a fire.
  • Cottage owners need to be able to convey critical GPS information in the event of a fire. So note your Island GPS location in a readily available place such as beside your house phone.  The GPS location of a fire start-up is even more helpful if that is possible for you.
  • It is useful to have the two Primary Emergency Fire contacts – John & Lisa Bond (Hilly Acres) at 705 285-4226 on your Cell Phone  contacts List.

It was very dry last year and we don’t know what the weatherman will arrange for us this year.  So we need to be prepared.  The GBA has an excellent Fire Prevention list that can be found at:

and information about BICA’s fire pump ownership and storage locations can be found below.

The GBA provides useful things we can do to help prevent fires around our cottages as well as inside them.  It’s worth a look to see what can easily be accomplished to minimize your danger from uncontrolled fires.

Fire Pump and Defibrillator Locations:

Fire Pump Locations Aug 2023

Location

WhatsApp Group

Cell Phone

Defibrillators

John Bond (Hilly Acres)

Whitefish Falls

 

Camp 705 285 4226

 

CENTRE:

       

Allison, Lisa

TP 2761

In BICA Fire Pump

513 236 2842

 

Baker, Jeff

TP 2430

In BICA Fire Pump

   

Bjornson, John

TP 2567

In BICA Fire Pump

206 650 5399

 

Boatman, Scott

TP 2709

In BICA Fire Pump

303 886 1582

 

Burdis, Michael

TP 2538 Brush Island

     

Burton, Ryan

TP 2434 Lot 2

In BICA Fire Pump

416 939 1085

 

Clackett, Gary

TP 2263

In BICA Fire Pump

705 862 0087

 

Cook, Laurie

TP 2298

In BICA Fire Pump

705 282 7076

 

Cowan, Ted

TP 2409

In BICA Fire Pump

416 660 5545

 

Dobbins, Nick

TP 2276

In BICA Fire Pump

903 969 0851

 

Drolet, Reg

TP 2707

In BICA Fire Pump

705 968 9424

 

Fournier, Rick

TP 2782

In BICA Fire Pump

249 360 1539

 

Gallup, David

TP 2282

In BICA Fire Pump

864 569 8420

 

Lariviere, Carolyn

TP 2260

In BICA Fire Pump

705 690 6725

Map says 2298 but correctly shows location

Leibold, Mark

TP 2475 Ireson

In BICA Fire Pump

602 540- 500

 

Lunham, Greg & Nancy

TP 2473

Not member but has pump

Camp 705 285 4328

 

Lunham, Tim

TP 2473

In BICA Fire Pump

   

Marshall, Trevor

TP 2243

In BICA Fire Pump

705 562 6714

Yes

McLelland Island (Paul, Kirby)

TP 2566

 

705 863 3030 (Kirby)

 

McLelland, Mike

TP 2445

In BICA Fire Pump

604 838 0001

 

McTaggart, Keith

TP 2445 lot 1

In BICA Fire Pump

416 994 8495

 

Montgomery, Justin

TP 2431

In BICA Fire Pump

860 460 1578

 

Montgomery, Lynda

TP 2431

In BICA Fire Pump

860 389 3257

 

O’Connor, Steve

TP 2475 Ireson

In BICA Fire Pump

519-664-1901

 

Paisley, Mark

TP 2475 Ireson

In BICA Fire Pump

519-575-8345

 

Phillips, Liz

TP 2245

In BICA Fire Pump

647 654 4238

 

Phillips, Patricia

TP 2445

In BICA Fire Pump

250 342 5284

 

Redston, Chris

TP 2708 lot 2

In BICA Fire Pump

604 763 3463

maybe in future

Richards, Jamie

TP 2261

In BICA Fire Pump

416 817 3004

 

Santin, Neil

TP 2243

In BICA Fire Pump

416 561 3560

 

Scott, Cory

TP 2761

In BICA Fire Pump

317 319 5076

 

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Fire Pump Locations Aug 2023

Location

WhatsApp Group

Cell Phone

Defibrillators

Tremblay, Lee

TP 2241

In BICA Fire Pump

705 919 9860

 

Verbeek, Ian

TP 2475 Ireson

In BICA Fire Pump

519-577-4131

 

Walker, Chris

TP 2533

 

317 727 8432

 

Whyatt, Antonia

TP 2570

In BICA Fire Pump

647 988 4621

 

Williams, Bill

TP 2780

In BICA Fire Pump

705 791 1516

 

WEST:

       

Baker, Larry

TP 2617

In BICA Fire Pump

512 785 0479

 

Cummins, O.M (Koke)

TP 2830 & TP 2831

 

419 564-0707

 

Goodyear, Juanita

TP 2792

In BICA Fire Pump

519 823-6268

 

Jackson, Andy

TP 2762

 

602 501 9696

 

Jackson, Scott

   

602 540-9501

 

Jones, Bobette

TP 2346

In BICA Fire Pump

705 863 2550

 

Jones, Terry

151C Lakeshore Rd Birch Island

In BICA Fire Pump

807-626-4271

 

Kiefaber, Tad

TP 2659

 

937 830 0553

 

Moskal, John

TP 2809

 

705 521 0864

 

Ross, David

TP 2794

 

705 665 4411

 

Shewchuk, Zach

TP 2592

In BICA Fire Pump

705 863 2881

 

Thoburn, Patrick

TP 2662

In BICA Fire Pump

416.508.5602

 

Wilkins, Tony (Clement, Todd)

North Shore

 

705 521 4121

 

EAST:

       

Farner, David

TP 2985

In BICA Fire Pump

   

Gilbert, Robert

TP 2688

 

705 968 0145

 

Hamilton, Jane

TP 2690

In BICA Fire Pump

705 822 7190

 

McKechnie, Andy

1424 Bay of Islands Dr, Whitefish

 

705 862 8207

 

Moskal, Paul

TP 2300

In BICA Fire Pump

705 920-1444

 

Reeves, John

TP 3051

In BICA Fire Pump

705 795 0407

 

Roy, Fern

Red Deer

In BICA Fire Pump

705 929 6365

 

Sterne, Rick

TP 2502

In BICA Fire Pump

519 755 5800

 

Wickendon, Bill

??

Not member but has pump

705 522 3474

 

Yusko, Marcella

TP 2308

In BICA Fire Pump

705 863 0900

 

How to Print a Member Phone Book:

When you sign-in to the Membership section of the website, you are given access to the searchable Member Directory. You can search the directory for member information and you are also able to print a copy of the Member Phone Book by clicking on the Printable Phonebook tab. This is a convenient way to get an up-to-date phone list of all the BICA members. Members with fire pumps available are tagged with a flame symbol beside their name. You are encouraged to print a copy of this Phone Book every year and keep it in a visible location within your cottage so it can be referenced in the event of a fire.

NOTE: This web page is intended for general information purposes only. While we have attempted to provide information that is helpful for our readers, BICA accepts no legal liability for the contents of this web page. Ensure you check original sources of information on fire prevention and response for further details and updates. Check details of the general liability provisions of your insurance coverage if you are involved in providing or supporting firefighting equipment, planning or advice. For advice regarding your insurance needs or liability insurance coverage, please contact your insurance broker.

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