The Dawson Creek Fire Department is now offering a birthday drive-by program as a way to celebrate while practicing social distancing. 

The program is being offered for those who are between 4 and 12 or over the age of 75, and have a birthday coming soon.

Their crews may be able to drive past the birthday person's house between 3:30 and 4 pm in a fire truck with flashing lights and a blast of the siren to help them celebrate their birthday.

Contact them at 250-782-9898 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday to arrange a drive-by. Please provide as much notice as possible.

They remind residents they are first and foremost emergency responders. The birthday drive-by is not guaranteed as their crews may be responding to an incident. If this happens, please call to reschedule.