Vancouver Fire And Rescue Services
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Driver narrowly escapes truck fire in East Vancouver, HAZMAT team deployedA truck driver in Vancouver fled his burning vehicle Friday morning, escaping injury only moments before flames reached the cab. Firefighters were able to quickly douse the blaze.FireJan 26
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Vancouver firefighters take record 70,000 calls in 2023As of Wednesday, the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services had recieved 70,000 calls. The record before that was 2017, when they handled more than 66,000 calls.FireDec 21, 2023
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Canada’s first electric fire engine unveiled in VancouverThe Rosenbauer RTX Pumper Truck cost the city $1.8 million, and is between $300,000 and $500,000 more expensive than a traditional diesel-powered engine,.EnvironmentDec 4, 2023
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One injured, three boats damaged in fire in Vancouver’s False CreekFireboats were deployed to Vancouver's False Creek where three boats were damaged and one person was injured by fire Thursday evening.FireSep 7, 2023
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Vancouver smokers urged to butt out safely amid persistent droughtIn the first six months of 2023, however, just four fines for littering were handed out in Vancouver. It's unclear if any of them are linked to tossed butts.FireAug 2, 2023
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More than 70 displaced after large apartment fire in Vancouver’s Mount PleasantThe fire at Prince Edward Street and East 10th Avenue broke out around 8:30 p.m., sparking on the third floor, according to Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.CanadaJul 28, 2023
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Fires raze warehouse, residential garage in Vancouver and SurreyFlames rose from the historic First Avenue Plant warehouse near Olympic Village on Tuesday night, requiring both aerial and ground attacks by Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.FireJul 26, 2023
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Firefighters douse 19 ‘suspicious’ fires set in downtown Vancouver overnightIn total, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services has tackled 30 fires since Wednesday morning. Vancouver police are investigating at least 19 alleged arsons.FireJul 20, 2023
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Man seriously burned in Vancouver apartment fire dies of his injuriesFirefighters said the fire was the result of open flames related to drug use which ignited combustibles in the unit.FireMay 30, 2023
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2 displaced, no injuries after large fire on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive'As far as I've been told, it was in the suite and it came out to the deck.... There's significant water damage on the second floor and first floor,' said firefighter Chris Gill.FireMay 4, 2023
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