Fire chiefs here in BC are offering their condolences to the families and colleagues of the firefighters killed in Webster, New York. Fire Chiefs' Association of BC President, Len Garis calls the circumstances around the deaths extremely tragic. He adds firefighters know that risk is inherent to the job, but says this is something no one ever … [Read more...]
BC fire chiefs offer condolences to those mourning loss of New York firefighters
December 24, 2012 by
Abbotsford police officers and firefighters to help rebuild elderly couple’s burned home
November 17, 2012 by
Police officers and firefighters in Abbotsford are stepping forward to help rebuild the home of an elderly couple. The Connors lost their house in a fire on Remembrance Day, and didn't have insurance. Constable Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford Police says it's the natural reaction to help given their line of work. "Some of the staff both at Fire and … [Read more...]
Latest wildfires keep firefighters on their toes
August 24, 2012 by
A busy 24 hours for wildfire crews across the Lower Mainland. Crews have control of a small blaze on Mount Fromme, which broke out this afternoon. Smoke was visible from the downtown core. An earlier blaze was sparked near Mission in the Hoover Lake area. Fire information officer Donna MacPherson says fire activity has been picking up. "Even though … [Read more...]
Firefighters working with Occupy protesters, but bylaws still not met
November 12, 2011 by
Firefighters worked with Occupy protesters this morning to bring the tent city in line with safety bylaws and left some remaining work to be done by 4 pm. That deadline passed and officials say the work still isn't complete. The fire department’s assistant chief of operations, Joe Foster, says crews were pleased with this morning’s … [Read more...]
