Serving Oak Bay and Greater Victoria beyond emergency response since 2012.
The Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation (OBFCF) is a registered Canadian charity operated exclusively by the dedicated career firefighters of the Oak Bay Fire Department.
While our members are on call 24 hours a day to protect life, property, and the environment during emergencies, our commitment to our neighbours does not end when the siren turns off. Through the Foundation, our off-duty firefighters donate their time, energy, and resources to build a healthier, safer, and more resilient community.
Established in 2012, our organization has grown from local grassroots community drives into a major philanthropic partner for regional healthcare facilities, youth academic programs, and family support initiatives across Southern Vancouver Island.
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Healthcare & Community Pledges
Every dollar you give goes straight to community impact.
Our foundation has no paid administrative staff or expensive office leases. All board duties, accounting coordination, event planning, and fundraising efforts are conducted voluntarily by our firefighters.
As a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA Charity # 850474487RR0001), we maintain strict financial accountability, audited governance, and transparent annual filings.
Official tax receipts are issued for all eligible public donations through our secure partner CanadaHelps or issued directly for cheques received at the fire station.
Targeted funding where our community needs it most.
Partnering with the Victoria Hospitals Foundation to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Victoria General Hospital, as well as contributing annually to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund and Burn Camp for young survivors.
Investing in the future of local youth through annual Oak Bay High School bursaries for graduating students, funding educational facilities, and providing community athletic infrastructure like the high school gymnasium scoreboard.
Providing hands-on volunteer delivery and financial aid for CFAX Santas Anonymous holiday hampers, as well as investing in family-friendly community spaces such as the Oak Bay Firefighters Park playground.
Led by the members of the Oak Bay Fire Department.
The Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation is governed by an elected Board of Directors consisting of active professional firefighters from Oak Bay. The Board meets regularly to review community funding requests, oversee endowment allocations, coordinate seasonal volunteer campaigns, and ensure compliance with provincial and federal charitable guidelines.
If you represent a registered community non-profit or educational program serving Oak Bay or Greater Victoria and wish to submit a funding proposal, please get in touch through our Contact page.
Everything you need to know about supporting the Foundation.
100% of public donations directly fund our charitable projects, hospital pledges, and student bursaries. Because our firefighters volunteer all administrative hours, there are zero deductions for overhead.
Yes. All online donations processed through our CanadaHelps portal instantly generate a CRA-compliant tax receipt. For donations by cheque, receipts are issued directly by the Foundation.
Our headquarters are located at the Oak Bay Fire Department, 1703 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 5V6.
We welcome inquiries and grant requests from local non-profit groups, schools, and healthcare partners. Please email us at oakbayfirefighterscharitable@gmail.com.