Parksville Firefighters Association event raises money for charitable fund

Thanks to public support, Parksville Fire Rescue members hosted their third annual Christmas tree chipping event on Jan. 4, collecting $2,311 for the Parksville Firefighters Association Charitable Fund. Hud and Kenyon with Bartlett Tree Experts once again donated their time, equipment and hard work to chip the trees, according to a news release by Parksville Fire Rescue. In 2025, the Parksville Firefighters Association Charitable Fund was proud to support BC Lung Association (Wall Centre Firefighter Stair Climb) $300; Ballenas Dry Grad $500; Island Ignite (Female youth fire camp) $300; Police Federation Benevolent Fund $200; Ned’s Wish (Retired Canadian Forces and Police Canine) $300; Wounded Warriors Canada $250; ALS Walk (Support for Parksville firefighter’s wife) $500; Tour de Rock $500; 100 Kids for Change $445; and Muscular Dystrophy Canada $300. The Parksville Firefighters Association Charitable Fund’s next event is to take part in a charity hockey game between the Oceanside Generals and local first responders (police, fire ambulance, Canadian Forces, nurses and doctors). The game is set for Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at Oceanside Place. All proceeds from the hockey game will benefit ALS Canada in support of the wife of a Parksville firefighter diagnosed with ALS, and Wounded Warriors Canada to support Parksville firefighter Karen Petraschuck, one of eight chosen as part of the Wounded Warriors team to run on Vancouver Island. RELATED: Parksville firefighter to run length of Island for Wounded Warriors [https://pqbnews.com/2026/01/06/parksville-firefighter-to-run-length-of-island-for-wounded-warriors/] RELATED: Red-hot Oceanside Generals extend VIJHL win streak to 8 games [https://pqbnews.com/2026/01/06/red-hot-oceanside-generals-extend-vijhl-win-streak-to-8-games/]