Illegal firecracker use may be down in the city thanks to wet weather, but the Vancouver Fire Department will still be vigilant leading up to Halloween. Captain Gabe Roder says the only night it is legal to set off fireworks is October 31st. He says even though there aren't check-points at Vancouver borders, anyone caught without a permit, or … [Read more...]
Vancouver Fire Department meets with Coast Guard ahead of Kits base closing
September 5, 2012 by
The Vancouver Fire Department wants to know what will be expected of them when it comes to fires in the harbour after Kits Coast Guard base closes. Captain Gabe Roder says they met with the Coast Guard Wednesday. Roder says they wanted to get a handle on how many fires Kits base responds to and where they are. "In the past we … [Read more...]
The Premier’s office wasn’t the only department with big credit card bills
August 2, 2012 by
Spending may have doubled at Premier Christy Clark's office this fiscal year, but other ministries have added to their bills as well. Transportation and Infrastructure spent an extra one million dollars in 2011-2012 than the year before. Government credit card records show the ministry of jobs, tourism and innovation spent $ 2.5 … [Read more...]
U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warning for Kenya
July 8, 2012 by
Yesterday, the U.S. State Department issued an updated travel warning for US citizens living in or traveling to Kenya as a result of heightened terrorist activity and crime in the area. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
We have a lot of questions: Vancouver Fire Department
May 20, 2012 by
A deputy Vancouver fire chief says the department is still not in the loop over cuts to local coast guard services. "It's a waiting game for us right now. We don't know if and how this is going to affect us." Mark Engler says calls to the coast guard seeking clarity have not been returned. He admits it's frustrating. "We do have to plan ahead … [Read more...]
“Occupy” ignores Fire Department directive….sort of.
November 4, 2011 by
Tarps are being moved around at the Occupy Vancouver location at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The Vancouver Fire Department ordered a serious clean up as of ten am this morning. The Fire Chief expressed concern after first responders had a tough time reaching an overdose victim on Thursday, trying to make their way through a cluster of … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Fire Department orders “Occupy” cleanup
November 3, 2011 by
Vancouver's Fire Chief is taking action against the Occupy Vancouver camp outside the Art Gallery. John McKearney says he's worried large tarps covering several tents are creating safety concerns. First responders had a tough time making it to a man at the camp who suffered an overdose this morning. Two unauthorized propane tanks were also … [Read more...]
Occupy Vancouver campers given order by fire department
November 3, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Occupy Vancouver protesters will be ordered to rearrange their tents, get rid of others and remove tarps after fire officials issued a warning that the site is becoming a fire hazard.Capt. Gabe Roder, of the Vancouver Fire Department, said by 10 a.m. Friday, the protesters must stop using open flames and flammable heat sources, must … [Read more...]
