Bessborough Fire Service Expansion Study

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A farmers field near the area of Bessborough BC

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is seeking public input regarding the potential expansion of fire protection services to Bessborough and the neighboring rural areas of Farmington and Sunrise Valley in Electoral Area D.

This initiative is part of a broader interest group and public engagement strategy aimed at determining interest, setting expectations, assessing feasibility and informing the decision-making processes.

The PRRD has partnered with FireWise, a seasoned fire protection consultant with a strong understanding of the unique nature of rural communities, front-line firefighting and neighboring fire protection arrangements.

The Regional District engaged residents in the target communities through in-person town hall sessions and a community survey from July to September 2024.


The consultation period for this project ended on September 26, 2024. The PRRD and project team are now compiling feedback from residents to present to the Regional Board at a future Board Meeting. Stay tuned to this page for updates!

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is seeking public input regarding the potential expansion of fire protection services to Bessborough and the neighboring rural areas of Farmington and Sunrise Valley in Electoral Area D.

This initiative is part of a broader interest group and public engagement strategy aimed at determining interest, setting expectations, assessing feasibility and informing the decision-making processes.

The PRRD has partnered with FireWise, a seasoned fire protection consultant with a strong understanding of the unique nature of rural communities, front-line firefighting and neighboring fire protection arrangements.

The Regional District engaged residents in the target communities through in-person town hall sessions and a community survey from July to September 2024.


The consultation period for this project ended on September 26, 2024. The PRRD and project team are now compiling feedback from residents to present to the Regional Board at a future Board Meeting. Stay tuned to this page for updates!

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    Update

    October 18, 2024

    We want to say a big thank you to everyone in the Bessborough, Farmington and Sunrise Valley communities who shared their thoughts and feedback during the Fire Expansion Study. Your input has been crucial in shaping our understanding and approach.

    In September, we were happy to meet over 20 residents at each town hall meeting and to receive more than 90 survey responses. Our team, along with our FireWise consultants, is working on a presentation that will sum up all the information we've gathered. This presentation will be shown to the Regional Board in early 2025 to help decide the next steps.

    Thank you once again for your active participation. Please subscribe for updates on this project page and make sure to follow the Peace River Regional District on Facebook @OfficialPRRD where updates will be posted.


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  • Ways we engaged residents

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    From July 26 to September 26, 2024, we engaged residents of Bessborough, Farmington and Sunrise Valley about expanded fire protection services in their communities.

    An online and paper survey was available for residents and businesses, ensuring anonymity to shape the final report and understand community needs.

    Residents were invited to in-person town hall meetings in September to discuss goals and proposed service areas, with about 20 attendees per session. Hard copy surveys were also completed at these events.

    We also launched this project page on the Have Your Say platform for residents to track progress and ask questions.

Page last updated: 29 Oct 2024, 04:36 PM