Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services
| Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Established | 1886 |
| Employees | 800 |
| Staffing | Career |
| EMS level | First Responder |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Stations | 20 |
| Engines | 12 |
| Trucks | 6 |
| Quints | 12 |
| Rescues | 3 |
| Fireboats | 2 |
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Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (V.F.R.S.) was founded in 1886 and today serves the city of Vancouver, British Columbia providing both fire and extrication services. In 2007, the V.F.R.S. responded to over 43,000 emergency calls.[1]
History
The Vancouver Fire Department was established in 1886, and within sixteen days of its existence the City of Vancouver burned to the ground.[2] By 1911 the department was one of the region's best and by 1917 it was completely motorized (no more horse drawn equipment).[2]
Since 1893, 48 Vancouver firefighters have died in the line of duty.[3]
Operations
Rank Structure
- Chief and General Manager - John McKearney
- Deputy Chief
- Assistant Chief
- Battalion Chief
- Training Officer
- Captain
- Lieutenant
- Firefighter
- Probationary Firefighter (Rookie)
Fire Hall Locations and Apparatus
There are currently 20 Fire Halls located throughout the city of Vancouver, organized into 3 Battalions.
| Fire Halls & Neighbourhoods | Engines/Pumps | Ladders/Quints | Medics/Rescues | Battalion Chiefs & Specials | Addresses | Opening Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Strathcona) | Engine 1 | Ladder 1 | Medic 1 | Battalion Chief 1, Car 73, Pod Truck, Mechanic 1, Mechanic 2 | 900 Heatley Avenue | 8/8/75 |
| 2 (Downtown Eastside) | Engine 2 | Quint 2 | Medic 2 | 199 Main Street | 8/8/75 | |
| 3 (Mount Pleasant) | Engine 3 | Ladder 3 | Rescue 3 | 2801 Quebec Street | 1/27/01 | |
| 4 (Fairview) | Quint 4 | Medic 4 | Command 4 | 1475 West 10th Avenue | 5/11/92 | |
| 5 (Killarney) | Engine 5 | Quint 5 | 3090 East 54th Avenue | 4/2/52 | ||
| 6 (West End) | Engine 6 | Quint 6 | 1001 Nicola Street | 3/18/89 | ||
| 7 (Downtown) | Engine 7 | Pump 7 | 1090 Haro Street | 12/5/74 | ||
| 8 (Yaletown) | Engine 8 | Medic 8 | Wildlands 8 | 895 Hamilton Street | 12/5/74 | |
| 9 (Grandview-Woodland) | Quint 9 | Medic 9 | 1805 Victoria Drive | 2/12/60 | ||
| 10 (UBC) | Engine 10 | Tower 10 | Wildlands 10, Parade | 2992 Wesbrook Mall | 10/16/95 | |
| 12 (Kitsilano) | Quint 12 | Medic 12 | Hose Tender | 2460 Balaclava Street | 7/11/87 | |
| 13 (Riley Park) | Quint 13 | Air & Light 13, Clothing Wagon | 4013 Prince Albert Street | 4/4/03 | ||
| 14 (Hastings-Sunrise) | Engine 14 | Engine 29 | 2804 Venables Street | 8/13/79 | ||
| 15 (Renfrew-Collingwood) | Quint 15 | Rescue 15 | Battalion Chief 2, Medic 15, Ladder 15 | 3003 East 22nd Avenue | 3/26/12 | |
| 17 (Victoria-Fraserview) | Engine 17 | Ladder 17 | Rescue 17 | 7070 Knight Street | 6/3/55 | |
| 18 (Shaughnessy) | Engine 18 | Quint 18 | Battalion Chief 3, Hazmat 18, Hazmat Tender 18, Mask Repair | 1375 West 38th Avenue | 7/22/00 | |
| 19 (West Point Grey) | Quint 19 | 4396 West 12th Avenue | 7/3/80 | |||
| 20 (Kensington-Cedar Cottage) | Quint 20 | Antique | 5402 Victoria Drive | 11/9/62 | ||
| 21 (Kerrisdale) | Quint 21 | Medic 21 | 5425 Carnarvon Street | 6/7/85 | ||
| 22 (Marpole-Oakridge) | Engine 22 | Ladder 22 | Wildlands 22, Hazmat Tender 22 | 1005 West 59th Avenue | 6/18/82 |
Old Fire Hall Locations and Apparatus
There are currently 20 Fire Halls located throughout the city of Vancouver, organized into 3 Battalions.
| Fire Halls & Neighbourhoods | Engines/Pumps | Ladders/Quints | Medics/Rescues | Battalion Chiefs & Special Units | Addresses | Opening Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Strathcona) | Engine 1 | Ladder 1 | Medic 1 | Battalion Chief 1, Car 73, Pod Truck, Hose Tender, Clothing Wagon, Mechanic 1, Mechanic 2 | 900 Heatley Avenue | 8/8/75 |
| 2 (Downtown Eastside) | Engine 2 | Quint 2 | Medic 2 | 296 East Cordova Street | 3/7/51 | |
| 3 (Mount Pleasant) | Engine 3 | Ladder 3 | Rescue 3 | Engine 26 | 96 East 12th Avenue | 6/24/1912 |
| 4 (Fairview) | Quint 4 | Medic 4 | Command 4, Rescue 4, Hazmat 4 | 1475 West 10th Avenue | 1/1/1904 | |
| 5 (Killarney) | Engine 5 | Quint 5 | Ladder 27, Wildlands 5 | 3090 East 54th Avenue | 4/2/52 | |
| 6 (West End) | Engine 6 | Quint 6 | 1001 Nicola Street | 3/18/89 | ||
| 7 (Downtown) | Engine 7 | Ladder 7 | Tower 7, High Angle 7, Wildlands 7, Engine 28 | 1090 Haro Street | 12/5/74 | |
| 8 (Yaletown) | Engine 8 | Medic 8 | Rescue 8, Wildlands 8 | 895 Hamilton Street | 12/5/74 | |
| 9 (Grandview-Woodland) | Quint 9 | 1805 Victoria Drive | 2/12/60 | |||
| 10 (UBC) | Engine 10 | Ladder 10 | Tech Rescue 10 | Hazmat Tender 10, Command 10, Ambulance 10, Antique, Parade | 2992 Wesbrook Mall | 10/16/95 |
| 12 (Kitsilano) | Engine 12 | Medic 12 | 2460 Balaclava Street | 10/13/1913 | ||
| 13 (Riley Park) | Quint 13 | Air & Light 13 | 4013 Prince Albert Street | 10/13/1913 | ||
| 14 (Hastings-Sunrise) | Engine 14 | Engine 29 | 2705 Cambridge Street | 7/11/1913 | ||
| 15 (Renfrew-Collingwood) | Engine 15 | Quint 15 | Medic 15 | 3003 East 22nd Avenue | 9/15/14 | |
| 17 (Victoria-Fraserview) | Engine 17 | Quint 17 | Rescue 17 | 7070 Knight Street | 6/3/55 | |
| 18 (Shaughnessy) | Engine 18 | Quint 18 | Battalion Chief 3, Hazmat 18, Hazmat Tender 18 | 1375 West 38th Avenue | 4/30/24 | |
| 19 (West Point Grey) | Engine 19 | Quint 19 | Wildlands 19 | 4396 West 12th Avenue | 9/1/22 | |
| 20 (Kensington-Cedar Cottage) | Engine 20 | Quint 20 | Battalion Chief 2 | 5402 Victoria Drive | 11/9/62 | |
| 21 (Kerrisdale) | Quint 21 | Ladder 21 | 5425 Carnarvon Street | 5/1/26 | ||
| 22 (Marpole-Oakridge) | Engine 22 | Ladder 22 | Rescue 22 | 1305 West 70th Avenue | Late 1922 |
Apparatus Specifications
Below is a complete list of all VFRS apparatus, their manufacturer and specifications, and date.
Engine Companies
Engine 1 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 2 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS) (ex Engine 5)
Engine 3 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 5 - 1994 Duplex D500SFD/Anderson (1500/300/40F) (ex Engine 1 & ex Engine 9)
Engine 6 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 7 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS) (ex Engine 22)
Pump 7 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS) (ex Engine 15)
Engine 8 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 10 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 14 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 17 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 18 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 22 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS) (ex Engine 7)
Engine 26 - 1994 Duplex D500SFD/Anderson (1500/300/40F) (ex Engine 3)
Engine 28 - 1991 Duplex D500/Anderson (1500/300/24F) (ex Engine 7)
Engine 29 - 1991 Duplex D500/Anderson (1500/300/24F) (ex Engine 12)
Spare Engine - 1994 Duplex D500SFD/Anderson (1500/300/40F) (ex Engine 8)
Spare CAFS Engine - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS) (ex Engine 12)
Ladder Companies
Ladder 1 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius MFD/Smeal (1775/250/35A/125' rearmount)
Ladder 3 - 1994 Simon Duplex/Anderson/LTI (1500/150/40F/110' rearmount)
Tower 10 - 2001 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Smeal (1750/300/30A/30B/100’ rearmount tower) (ex Tower 7)
Ladder 15 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius MFD/Smeal (1775/250/35A/125' rearmount) (ex Ladder 7)
Ladder 17 - 1996 Simon Duplex/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40F/105' rearmount) (ex Ladder 10)
Ladder 22 - 1994 Simon Duplex/Anderson/LTI (1500/150/40F/110' rearmount) (ex Ladder 18, ex Ladder 1 & ex Ladder 9)
Ladder 27 - 1991 Pierce Lance/Superior/Smeal (1500/300/105' rearmount) (ex Ladder 5 & ex Ladder 17)
Quint Companies
Quint 2 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD / Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount)
Quint 4 - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 3)
Quint 5 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 1)
Quint 6 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 8)
Quint 9 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 14)
Quint 12 - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/25A/25B/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 20, ex Quint 17 & ex Quint 5)
Quint 13 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 6)
Quint 15 - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 14, ex Quint 3 & ex Quint 22)
Quint 18 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40F/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 12)
Quint 19 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount)
Quint 20 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/25A/25B/75' rearmount)
Quint 21 - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/25A/25B/75' rearmount)
Spare Quint - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/25A/25B/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 13 & ex Quint 15)
Spare Quint - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 4)
Rescue Units
Rescue 3 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry (250/150/Heavy Jaws) cross staffed with Ladder 3 (ex Rescue 22)
Rescue 15 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry (250/150/Heavy Jaws) cross staffed with Ladder 15 (ex Rescue 7, ex Rescue 8 & ex Rescue 3)
Rescue 17 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry (250/150/Heavy Jaws) cross staffed with Ladder 17 (ex Rescue 22, ex Rescue 3 & ex Rescue 9)
Spare Rescue - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry heavy rescue/medical response (250/150) (ex Rescue 12 & ex Rescue 21)
Medic Units
Medic 1 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry heavy rescue/medical response crossed staffed with ladder 1 (250/150) (ex Rescue 2)
Medic 2 - 2012 Ford F250XL/Safetek Canopy Medic Pickup Truck crossed staffed with Quint 2
Medic 4 - 2010 Ford F150XL/Leer Canopy outfitted by Safetek
Medic 8 - 2010 Ford F150XL/Leer canopy outfitted by Safetek
Medic 9 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry heavy rescue/medical response (250/150) (ex Rescue 17)
Medic 12 - 2012 Ford F250XL/Leer canopy outfitted by Safetek
Medic 15 - 2012 Ford F250XL/Safetek Canopy Medic Pickup Truck crossed staffed with Ladder 15
Medic 21 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry heavy rescue/medical response (250/150) (ex Rescue 4 & ex Rescue 8)
Spare Medic - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry (250/150) Tech Rescue unit (ex Medic 2)
Battalion Chief Units
Battalion 1 - 2012 Ford F250 XL/Leer Canopy Pickup Truck Based out of #1 Hall
Battalion 2 - 2010 Ford F150 XL/Leer Canopy Pickup Truck Based out of #15 Hall
Battalion 3 - 2012 Ford F250 XL/Leer Canopy Pickup Truck Based out of #18 Hall
Special Units
Command 4 - 2007 Spartan Diamond Sirius/SVI (ex Hazmat 3)
Antique - 1912 American Lafrance Type 10 hosewagon
Parade - 1942 Ford/LaFrance hosewagon
Wildlands 10 (ex Wildlands 19) cross staffed with Tower 10
Hazmat 18 - 2007 Spartan Diamond Sirius/SVI (ex Hazmat 10)
Hazmat Tender 18 - 2009 Ford LCF45/ITB (ex Decon 10)
Hazmat Tender 22 - 2009 Ford LCF45/ITB (ex Hazmat Tender 10)
Wildlands 22 (ex Wildlands 17 & ex Wildlands 5) cross staffed with Ladder 22
Air & Light 13 - 2007 Spartan Diamond Sirius MFD/SVI (ex Air & Light 22)
Hose Tender - 1995 Freightliner FL106/Anderson
Mask Repair - 2012 Isuzu/NQR/ITB SCBA unit
Mechanic 1 - 2007 Ford E350/ITB FD Shops
Mechanic 2 - 1999 Ford F450XL/ITB
Clothing Wagon - 2000 Ford E350/ITB (ex Hazmat Tender 3)
Car 73 - 2012 Mercedes Sprinter 3500/2013 ProFire Fire Investigation Truck
Retired Apparatus
Wildlands 7 - 1999 GMC 2500 SL/Suburban/4x4 SUV (ex Battalion Chief 1)
Battalion Chief 2 - 1999 GMC 2500 SL/Suburban/4x4 SUV
Battalion Chief 3 - 1999 GMC 2500 SL/Suburban/4x4 SUV
High Angle 7 - 1997 International S4700/Anderson/Collins (Sold to New Westminster Fire and Rescue)
Wildlands 19 - 1996 GMC K3500/FD Shops brush tender (port/100)
Command 10 - 1992 Grumman/VFD Shops command (ex Command 9 & ex Command 4)
Ambulance 10 - 1991 Ford F350/Cayel Craft light rescue
Technical Rescue 10 - 1991 Chevrolet Van 30 Grumman/Olsen technical rescue
Hazmat 4 - 1991 International 4700/Supreme hazmat
Ladder 18 - 1991 Pierce Lance/Superior/Smeal quint (1500/175/40F/105' rearmount) (ex Ladder 12)
Engine 20 - 1989 Freightliner FLA6342/Hub pumper (1050/300/20F)
Engine 15 - 1989 Freightliner FLA6342/Hub pumper (1050/300/20F)
Engine 5 - 1989 Freightliner FLA6342/Hub pumper (1050/300/20F) (ex Engine 17)
Engine 18 - 1989 Freightliner FLA6342/Hub pumper (1050/300/20F)
Engine 10 - 1988 Mack MR686P/Hub pumper (1250/500)
Engine 6 - 1987 Freightliner FLL6342/Anderson pumper (1500/300/25F) (ex Engine 3)
Engine 1 - 1987 Freightliner FLL6342/Anderson pumper (1500/300/20F)
Ladder 21 - 1983 Pemfab/Pierreville aerial (250/200/100' rearmount)
Engine 22 - 1981 International CO1950B/Pierreville pumper (1050/300/24F)
Engine 14 - 1980 International CO1950B/Pierreville pumper (1050/300/24F)
Engine 19 - 1979 International CO1950B/Pierreville pumper (1050/300/20F)
Ladder 12 - 1979 Scot C1FD/Pierreville quint (ex Ladder 18)
Old Apparatus Specifications
Below is a complete list of all VFRS apparatus, their manufacturer and specifications, and date.
Engine Companies
Engine 1 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 1 - 1994 Duplex D500SFD/Anderson (1500/300/40F) (ex Engine 9)
Engine 2 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS) (ex Engine 5)
Engine 3 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 5 - 1989 Freightliner FLA6342/Hub pumper (1050/300/20F) (ex Engine 17)
Engine 6 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 6 - 1987 Freightliner FLL6342/Anderson pumper (1500/300/25F) (ex Engine 3)
Engine 7 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 8 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 8 - 1994 Duplex D500SFD/Anderson (1500/300/40F) (ex Engine 6)
Engine 10 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 10 - 1988 Mack MR686P/Hub pumper (1250/500)
Engine 12 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 14 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 14 - 1980 International CO1950B/Pierreville pumper (1050/300/24F)
Engine 15 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 15 - 1989 Freightliner FLA6342/Hub pumper (1050/300/20F)
Engine 17 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 18 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 18 - 1989 Freightliner FLA6342/Hub pumper (1050/300/20F)
Engine 19 - 1979 International CO1950B/Pierreville pumper (1050/300/20F)
Engine 20 - 1989 Freightliner FLA6342/Hub pumper (1050/300/20F)
Engine 22 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius LFD/Smeal (1775/400/50A/CAFS)
Engine 22 - 1981 International CO1950B/Pierreville pumper (1050/300/24F)
Engine 26 - 1994 Duplex D500SFD/Anderson (1500/300/40F) (ex Engine 3 & ex Engine 2)
Engine 28 - 1991 Duplex D500/Anderson (1500/300/24F) (ex Engine 7)
Engine 29 - 1991 Duplex D500/Anderson (1500/300/24F) (ex Engine 12)
Ladder Companies
Ladder 1 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius MFD/Smeal (1775/250/35A/125' rearmount)
Ladder 3 - 1994 Simon Duplex/Anderson/LTI (1500/150/40F/110' rearmount)
Tower 7 - 2001 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Smeal (1750/300/30A/30B/100’ rearmount tower)
Ladder 7 - 2007 Spartan Gladiator Sirius MFD/Smeal (1775/250/35A/125' rearmount)
Ladder 10 - 1996 Simon Duplex/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40F/105' rearmount)
Ladder 22 - 1994 Simon Duplex/Anderson/LTI (1500/150/40F/110' rearmount) (ex Ladder 18, ex Ladder 1 & ex Ladder 9)
Ladder 5 - 1991 Pierce Lance/Superior/Smeal (1500/300/105' rearmount) (ex Ladder 17)
Ladder 18 - 1991 Pierce Lance/Superior/Smeal quint (1500/175/40F/105' rearmount) (ex Ladder 12)
Ladder 21 - 1983 Pemfab/Pierreville aerial (250/200/100' rearmount)
Ladder 12 - 1979 Scot C1FD/Pierreville quint (ex Ladder 18)
Quint Companies
Quint 2 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD / Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount)
Quint 4 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount)
Quint 5 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 1)
Quint 6 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount)
Quint 9 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 14)
Quint 13 - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/25A/25B/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 15)
Quint 15 - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 14, ex Quint 3 & ex Quint 22)
Quint 17 - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/25A/25B/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 20 & ex Quint 5)
Quint 18 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40F/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 12)
Quint 19 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount)
Quint 20 - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/25A/25B/75' rearmount)
Quint 21 - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/25A/25B/75' rearmount)
Spare Quint - 1998 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 3)
Spare Quint - 1999 Spartan Gladiator MFD/Anderson/Smeal (1500/150/40A/75' rearmount) (ex Quint 8)
Rescue Units
Rescue 3 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry (250/150/Heavy Jaws) (ex Rescue 9)
Rescue 4 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry heavy rescue/medical response (250/150) (ex Rescue 8)
Rescue 8 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry (250/150/Heavy Jaws) (ex Rescue 3)
Rescue 12 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry heavy rescue/medical response (250/150) (ex Rescue 21)
Rescue 17 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry heavy rescue/medical response (250/150)
Rescue 22 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry (250/150/Heavy Jaws)
Medic Units
Medic 1 - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry heavy rescue/medical response crossed staffed with ladder 1 (250/150) (ex Rescue 2)
Medic 2 - 2012 Ford F250XL/Safetek Canopy Medic Pickup Truck crossed staffed with Quint 2
Medic 4 - 2010 Ford F150XL/Leer Canopy outfitted by Safetek
Medic 8 - 2010 Ford F150XL/Leer canopy outfitted by Safetek
Medic 12 - 2010 Ford F150XL/Leer canopy outfitted by Safetek
Medic 15 - 2012 Ford F250XL/Safetek Canopy Medic Pickup Truck
Spare Medic - 1999 Freightliner FL50/Fort Garry (250/150) Tech Rescue unit (ex Medic 2)
Battalion Chief Units
Battalion Chief 1 - 2012 Ford F250 XL/Safetek (Hall #1)
Battalion Chief 2 - 2008 Ford F250 XL/Safetek (Hall #15)
Battalion Chief 2 - 1999 GMC 2500 SL/Suburban/4x4 SUV (Hall #20)
Battalion Chief 3 - 2012 Ford F250 XL/Safetek (Hall #18)
Battalion Chief 3 - 1999 GMC 2500 SL/Suburban/4x4 SUV (Hall #18)
Special Units
Command 4 - 2007 Spartan Diamond Sirius/SVI (ex Hazmat 3)
Antique - 1912 American Lafrance Type 10 hosewagon
Parade - 1942 Ford/LaFrance hosewagon
Wildlands 19 - 2007 Ford F550XL 4x4/Hub (CAFS/250)
Hazmat 18 - 2007 Spartan Diamond Sirius/SVI (ex Hazmat 10)
Hazmat Tender 18 - 2009 Ford LCF45/ITB (ex Decon 10)
Hazmat Tender 22 - 2009 Ford LCF45/ITB (ex Hazmat Tender 10)
Wildlands 5 - 2002 Ford F550/Superior (CAFS/270/10A)
Air & Light 13 - 2007 Spartan Diamond Sirius MFD/SVI (ex Air & Light 22)
Hose Tender - 1995 Freightliner FL106/Anderson
Mask Repair - 2012 Isuzu/NQR/ITB SCBA unit
Mechanic 1 - 2007 Ford E350/ITB FD Shops
Mechanic 2 - 1999 Ford F450XL/ITB
Clothing Wagon - 2000 Ford E350/ITB (ex Hazmat Tender 3)
Car 73 - 2012 Mercedes Sprinter 3500/2013 ProFire Fire Investigation Truck
Wildlands 7 - 1999 GMC 2500 SL/Suburban/4x4 SUV (ex Battalion Chief 1)
High Angle 7 - 1997 International S4700/Anderson/Collins (Sold to New Westminster Fire and Rescue)
Wildlands 19 - 1996 GMC K3500/FD Shops brush tender (port/100)
Command 10 - 1992 Grumman/VFD Shops command (ex Command 9 & ex Command 4)
Ambulance 10 - 1991 Ford F350/Cayel Craft light rescue
Technical Rescue 10 - 1991 Chevrolet Van 30 Grumman/Olsen technical rescue
Hazmat 4 - 1991 International 4700/Supreme hazmat
Retired Apparatus
Engine 1 - 1987 Freightliner FLL6342/Anderson pumper (1500/300/20F)
Fire Boats
VFRS has 3 aluminum fire boats, Fireboats 1, 3 and 5. They were designed by naval engineering firm Robert Allan Ltd. They are 3 of 4 shared boats by municipalities within the Port of Vancouver area. Port Moody operates Fireboat 4. North Vancouver City and District Fire Departments used to each have a boat until 2011 when they cut the service.[4]
Former fireboats:
- J.H. Carlisle 1928-1971
Crest
VFRS uses a standard logo displayed on uniforms and vehicles:
- Maltese cross
- fire hydrant
- EMS Star of Life
- helmet,ladder, horn, hook and axe
Emergency responses
1st alarm: (working fire, structure fire, report of smoke): Four pumping apparatus (any combo of engine, ladder, quint or tower, 1 Rescue or Medic and 1 Battalion Chief
Working fire: One engine or Quint or Ladder, Air Light Support, Fire Investigator and 1 Battalion Chief
2nd alarm: 2 pumping apparatus (engine, quint, ladder or tower)
3rd Alarm: 2 pumping apparatus (engine, quint, ladder or tower)
4th Alarm: 2 pumping apparatus (engine, quint, ladder or tower) if required by IC, may only be call out if approved by Deputy Chief
5th Alarm: Engine assignment unknown; Quint or Ladder assignment unknown Rescue or Medic assignment unknown Command Special Operations 4 and Deputy Chief
Activated Alarm: (fire alarm):1 Engine and 1 Quint (2 Of same unit can also be dispatched)
MVI (Motor Vehicle Incident): 1 pumping apparatus
Medical Aids: 1 Engine, Quint or Ladder, Rescue, Medic or Wildlands
Hazmat Level 1: 1 Engine or Quint or Ladder or Tower
Hazmat Level 2: 2 pumping apparatus - also could include hazmat team response
Hazmat Level 3: Additional agencies and Fire Chiefs notified
Major incidents and disasters
Great Vancouver Fire: On June 13, 1886, workers were burning brush to make way for development when high winds picked up the flames and started burning out of control. Vancouver Volunteer Hosewagon Company No. 1, comprising a dozen volunteers, grabbed buckets and axes and tried to put the flames out; the city had purchased a fire engine which had not yet arrived; most of the city burned down in 45 minutes.
BC Forest Products: On July 3, 1960, a fire broke out at the BC Forest Products Mill near Oak St and W 6th Ave, resulting in the VFRS's first five-alarm fire. 350 firefighters battled the flames for hours on the hot day before getting the fire out most of the mill burnt down.
Stanley Cup Riot: On June 15, 2011, the Vancouver Canucks lost game 7 of the Stanley cup finals to the Boston Bruins which result in violence VFRS Fire Halls 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 were kept busy that night dealing with a large number of burning vehicles burning rubbish, medical aids and burning complaints one firefighter was also injured when he was assaulted by a rioter who demanded treatment for pepper spray used by Police.
Training facility VF&RS training grounds also known as the Chess st training grounds is the training facility for the VFRS the site has a burn building and several classrooms there is also a base for the CAN-1 HUSAR (Canadian Heavy Urban Search And Rescue Team) the only HUSAR team in Canada that can be deployed anywhere in the world. The training facility also hosts the Department's youth academy outreach program, a one-week firefighting academy for high school students through grades 10 to 12. BC first responders level 3 the first aid course required by firefighters is also taught there.
See also
- E-Comm, 9-1-1 call and dispatch centre for Southwestern BC
References
- ↑ Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services | City of Vancouver. Vancouver.ca. Retrieved on 2014-04-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "History of Vancouver - Vancouver Fire and Rescue: Early Days". Vancouverhistory.ca. 2004. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ↑ "In The Line Of Duty". IAFF 18. 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
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