Vancouver Fire Rescue Services
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Fire cause and origin: Investigators determined the cause of the SRO fire this afternoon on E Hastings was caused by this locking butane torch igniting a mattress. Numerous torches found on scene.
Firefighters responding to 35 fire calls over the weekend: -SRO: 5 -Cooking: 5 -Outdoor: 20 -Vehicle: 3 -2nd alarm house fire caused by E-mobility devices. -Numerous set fires referred to VPD.
A continuous process to achieve mastery of your profession: Thank you Port of Vancouver for the training day!
A tragic reminder that E-Bikes should never be stored in dwelling units or in exits.
On July 4th, a 2-alarm fire broke out at a pizzeria in Queens. Fire Marshals determined the cause was a lithium-ion battery. An e-bike placed outside the restaurant's bathroom door trapped a 76-year-old woman inside. She died at the hospital, marking the first lithium-ion…
Technical rescue and Fireboat training at the Port of Vancouver today. Continuous training across all parts of Vancouver, in many situations, develops skills to respond to anything.
Proudly Canadian since 1886. Happy Canada Day!!!
A reminder that buying, selling or discharging fireworks in Vancouver is banned. You could face multiple tickets on the spot for offences related to fireworks.
This morning at 6:11am firefighters responded to multiple calls for a fire in an alley extending to a house under construction. The speed and hard work of firefighters saved the house and prevented further damage. Fire was deemed incendiary (intentionally set).
We are deeply saddened from the loss of two Coeur d’Alene firefighters. Our hearts and thoughts are with the firefighters, their families, first responders and community.
While responding to a fire earlier today in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, IAFF members were ambushed in a heinous act of violence. Two of our brothers were killed by a sniper, and a third brother remains in surgery. Please keep them, their families, and law enforcement in your prayers.
Firefighters responding to 15 fires within the last 24 hours & 2 working fires: -1176 Granville St- SRO fire caused by a butane torch. -1155 Pacific St- Residential apartment fire- 4 people rescued by firefighters from balconies. Fire under investigation. ESS supporting.
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