Our service dogs like Yoda enjoy getting extra exercise on the beautiful trails around Vancouver all the more reason to help protect them, our forests, and our communities from wildfires this summer.
A fire ban is now in effect across coastal regions of British Columbia. Please do your part to help keep Vancouver and the province safe.
#bcwildfire #vancouverfire #fireban #protectbc #wildfireprevention
On May 4th we recognized International Firefighters day to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.
We recognize the bravery, dedication, commitment and teamwork of our Vancouver Firefighters and firefighters across the globe.
#internationalfirefightersday #vancouverfire #honourthefallen #firefighter #service
This week is Emergency Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week 📞
From April 12–18, we recognize the voices behind every call, the calm, skilled professionals who guide our crews before we even arrive.
At Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, every response starts with our emergency communications partners. Their quick thinking, clear direction, and steady presence help ensure we reach those in need safely and efficiently.
This week, we thank the call takers, dispatchers, and support teams who are there in every critical moment, often unseen but never unnoticed.
#911AwarenessWeek #911BC #VancouverFire #VFRS #PublicSafety
Happy Vaisakhi 🌾
This week, we reflect on Vaisakhi, first celebrated in 1699 with the creation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh, marking a community built on courage, equality, and service.
Sikhs have been part of British Columbia since the late 1800s, helping shape Vancouver’s history, from the opening of the first Gurdwara in 1908 to ongoing efforts for equality and community support.
Today, that spirit continues, with Sikh members serving across all parts of our city, including right here in Vancouver Fire Rescue Services.
We hope everyone who celebrated had a safe and joyful Vaisakhi.
#Vaisakhi #VancouverFire #VFRS #StrongerTogether #ServeWithPride
As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, we recognize a symbol of bravery, determination, and protection - values lived every day by the firefighters of Vancouver Fire Rescue Services
We are proud to serve this city with courage and compassion, today and throughout the year ahead.
Wishing our community a safe, strong, and prosperous year.
#yearofthefirehorse #lunarnewyear2026 #vancouverfirerescueservices #communitysafety #vancouver
Captain Dighton is presented with his 25 year fire service medal.
Contributing as a member of our Honour Guard, Technical Rescue Team, CANTF-1, Outfitting and fleet. He always puts up his hand to help.
A true selfless firefighter.
A huge thank you to the Vancouver Canucks and the Canucks for Kids Fund for their incredible generosity and support. We are truly grateful for their commitment to the health and well-being of at-risk children in our community.
This support, delivered through Vancouver Fire Charities, will make a meaningful and lasting difference for so many kids. Vancouver Fire Charities exists because Vancouver Fire Fighters show up for their community every single day — not just on emergency calls, but through programs that directly support children and families.
Programs like Snacks for Kids, which helps ensure vulnerable children have access to healthy snacks at school, are a powerful reminder that community care is part of the fire service mission. When kids’ basic needs are met, they’re better able to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our firefighters had an amazing time last night, and we’re proud to stand alongside the Vancouver Canucks as we work together to uplift our community’s most precious resource — our children.
@Canucks@CanucksForKids@VancouverFireCharities@VanFireRescue
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services was honoured to welcome Her Honour Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, to Firehall 2.
We had meaningful conversations around inclusion, including Autism Awareness training for first responders, and firefighter health and safety related to occupational risks such as cancer and PTSD.
Firehall 2 is one of the busiest halls in North America, and our crews continue to serve with professionalism and dedication every day.
Thank you to Her Honour Wendy Cocchia for visiting and recognizing our members, and thank you to the City for its continued support of the vital work we do to keep our community safe. 🚒
#fireservice #firefighters #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #Vancouver
Among his crew and chief officers, A/Lieutenant Copeland received a Fire Chief Commendations for saving a man's life.
While off duty, he encountered a man suffering a mental health crisis and bravely intervened preventing significant harm.
VFRS thanks him for his actions.
On Tuesday, Nov 21st, firefighters responded to the most overdoses in department history for a single day: 54.
VFRS averaged 16 overdoses/day in May and it has jumped significantly lately and during income assistant week where firefighters averaged 45 overdoses/day last week.
Firefighters at firehall 2 responded to record levels of calls including set fires & fire alarms. Calls exceeded 80 per day for the single firehall often requiring additional firehalls to assist in the DTES from the significant amount of life threatening calls.
Last week there were 452 emergency calls into firehall 2's district, compared to 229 last year during the same period.
9 years after the opioid emergency was declared, so many individuals, families, communities and first responders continue to be impacted daily from direct harms and downstream effects.
Due to the exposure to extreme levels of human suffering, firefighters are limited to 81 shifts at firehall 2 to try and limit compassion fatigue. This week, firefighters continue to respond to an unprecedented amount of overdoses and emergencies to try and help this crisis as much as possible.
On Friday, Nov 14th, VFRS will honour the life and service of Acting Captain Neil Austin among family, friends and uniformed members.
A/Captain Austin passed away following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.
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Today we honour and remember the brave Canadians who fought, sacrificed and died for Canada. We remember the bravery of the VFRS firefighters who fought in WW1, WW2 and recent wars to defend the freedoms we have today. We remember them.
