District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue
1110 Lynn Valley Road V7J 1Z9 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Do you want to learn more about the DNV? Do you want to learn more about its Fire Service? Check out the full version of the Community Risk Assessment: Standards of Cover 2020-2025. Learn more at http://ow.ly/MnrN50DIgbG

Did you know that there is an Executive Version of the new DNVFRS Community Risk Assessment: Standards of Cover 2020-2025? It's a great summary and an interesting read. Learn more at http://ow.ly/hNUe50DIfPQ http://ow.ly/mxjd50DIfPP

This week we reached a milestone in our path to accreditation. Our Community Risk Assessment: Standards of Cover 2020-2025 has been approved and published! Learn more at DNV.org/FireAccreditation

Did you know DNVFRS is in the process of becoming an accredited Fire Service through the Commission on Fire Service Accreditation International (CFAI)? Learn more at DNV.org/FireAccreditation

Do you want to know more about DNVFRS's next steps for accreditation? Learn more at http://ow.ly/lDwA50DN2sY Center for Public Safety Excellence

Do you want to know more about DNVFRS's next steps for accreditation? Learn more at dnv.org/FireAccreditation Center for Public Safety Excellence

Holiday Fire Safety Tip # 12- Don’t Drink and Cook: With all the festive cheer this time of year, keep a close eye on anyone attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is all too often a common factor in many fatal fires.

Holiday Fire Safety Tip # 11- Encourage smokers to smoke outside: Careless smoking is the leading cause of fatal fires. If you do allow smoking indoors use large, deep ashtrays that can’t be knocked over and make sure cigarette butts are properly extinguished.

Holiday Fire Safety Tip # 10- Watch what you heat! Do not leave your cooking unattended; especially if using oil or high temperatures. If a pot catches fire, carefully slide a tight-fitting lid over the pot to smother the flames and then turn off the heat.

Holiday Fire Safety Tip # 9- Keep matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children: Matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of children. If you smoke, have only one lighter or book of matches and keep them with you at all times.

Join us in Remembrance of all of the Brave and selfless Canadians who have fought for and continue to fight for the basic freedoms that we enjoy everyday in Canada and all over the world. We remember! #Norvan @RCL_DC

Holiday Fire Safety Tip # 8- When you go out, blow out!: remember to always blow out candles before leaving the room or going to bed. Keep lit candles safely away from children and pets and anything that can burn, such as curtains, upholstery, or holiday decorations.

Holiday Fire Safety Tip # 7- Give space heaters space: If you are using space heaters to help take the chill off, remember to keep them at least one metre (3 feet) away from anything that can burn such as curtains, upholstery, or holiday decorations.

Chief Hutchinson presented 2 Fire Chief Commendations to our Public Safety staff today. Congratulations Lt. Robertson and Lt. Weatherstone. Your commitment to wildfire management and FireSmart initiatives have been instrumental in keeping our communities safe.

On November 2nd our Wildland Urban Interface Instructors had the opportunity to travel with the DNVFRS Structure Protection Unit (SPU) over to the Sunshine Coast. This was a scheduled interagency familiarization and information exchange with Fire Departments from Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Pender Harbour, Halfmoon Bay, and Egmont. Building these relationships with our fire service partners in the region is key to ensuring our overall readiness for wildfire response. Thanks to Sechelt Fire Department for hosting this event.

On September 8th a small brush fire transitioned into a significant Wildland Urban Interface fire near the city of Talent, Oregon. The area is served by Jackson County Fire District 5 which responds from 3 Fire Stations with both paid and volunteer Fire Fighters, serving the cities of Talent and Phoenix in Southern Oregon with a population base of 20,000 residents. It should be noted this was not a heavily forested area. Worthwhile video For all fire departments that have a W...ildland Urban Interface (WUI) in their response areas. This is a great example of why we devote significant time and energy into wildfire readiness, and into assisting our residents to incorporate FireSmart principles and practises on their own property. This is only about 11 minutes long. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XPB95JkVME&t=20s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XPB95JkVME&t=20s)

Enjoy working as a member of a team in a physical and high energy environment? Great opportunity with a closing date of November 30th to apply. https://wildfire.alberta.ca/recruitment/wildfire-crews.aspx

This incident is a good reminder that our rivers are running high, fast and cold. Conditions can change rapidly and we encourage all members of the public to stay safe along the water‘s edge.

DNV Fire had the pleasure of hosting a multi-agency wildfire exercise today. These simulations give us valuable insight and experience to working with our partners who would all have a role in a major event like a wildfire on the North Shore. Thank you all that attended! NVCFD, WVFD, NSEM, RCMP, RCMSAR, BC Wildfire, Metro Van, VANFD, Tsleil-Waututh, NS SAR.

Great to see our partners at Surrey Fire re-starting these workshops. We look forward to hosting on the North Shore in the near future as well, stay tuned.

Today, Chief Hutchinson had the honour of presenting a FireSmart Community Recognition sign to Camp Jubilee. Staff at Camp Jubilee have been working for months with our FireSmart reps to reduce the risk and impact of a potential wildfire. Congratulations!

North Vancouver Firefighters want you to make Halloween night fun, and also as safe as possible. - wear reflective clothing - carry a flashlight - be careful near roads - fireworks are for adults only - remember to follow Dr. Henry’s recommendations!!

Our Firefighters are training to become certified to instruct firefighter survival techniques with @WestVanFireDept and @NVCFD. Thank-you to @IAFFNewsDesk for instructing and @westvanfire for hosting. Great work everyone!

Great job to all involved. Happy to hear this search has come to a positive conclusion.

Fire Prevention Week daily tip: Keep children safe in the kitchen; always turn pot handles in and have a safe zone around hot surfaces and cooking food. If you have a little helper, remove any distractions from the area so you can focus on your meal.

On Tuesday evening, our Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Instructors and an Assistant Chief spent the evening with members of the Bowen Island Fire Rescue to discuss wildfire readiness and response. Our personnel took along one of our Type-II Structure Protection Units (SPU) which provided us with an opportunity to discuss ways we could work together, alongside the members of Bowen Island Municipality Bowen Island Fire Rescue . This is just one example of how Fire Departments a...cross the region work to enhance interoperability and strive to build interagency relationships before emergencies like wildfires occur. Thanks to the members of Bowen Island Fire Rescue for hosting us, to BC Ferries for getting our personnel and equipment over to the Island for this important training, and to our partners at BC Wildfire Service and the Structure Protection Program for all their support to Fire Departments across BC. See more

Great to see your partners on the North Shore being recognized in this way. Looking forward to November 10.

Fire Prevention Week daily tip: Smother a cooking fire with a lid, and never use water to extinguish an oil or grease fire. Keep that lid close by!

ShakeOut BC is coming October 15th. What's your plan? Check out www.shakeoutbc.ca or www.shakeout.org for more information.

Great work by all those involved!

Daily tip for fire safety in the kitchen. Avoid leaving items on your cooking surface that are not meant for cooking and keep your cooking area clear of clutter.

It's Fire Prevention Week! Cooking is the leading cause of fires in the home and home fire injuries. Watch our social media pages all week for daily tips on how to cook safely and reduce the risk of fires. Today's tip: Don't leave cooking food unattended, stay in the kitchen.

Our Firefighters are conducting a rescue on the Capilano River. Local river water levels are high with fast currents that can change without warning. Please stay out of the water and always remember to wear a PFD is you are enjoying the outdoors near our rivers.

Mark your calendar! #FirePreventionWeek is October 4-10, 2020. This year’s theme, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! , focuses on the importance of cooking safely: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. www.fpw.org

High Streamflow advisory for the North Shore! All North Shore rivers and streams are currently extremely high and very dangerous. Please stay safe and avoid all areas near our rivers and streams! This video was taken this morning at lower Lynn Creek. @BCAdvSmart#NorthVan

Remembering the Fallen.

The Metro Vancouver Watershed Protection Unit & Watershed Protection Officer Mike Neale were presented Fire Chief Commendations today from Fire Chief Hutchinson in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the protection of our regional watersheds. The District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Service is grateful for the continued efforts and commitment of this group and very much appreciate the service that they provide not only to the citizens of the DNV but to the citizens of Metro Vancouver as a whole. Great work everyone! #Northvan

Wildfire update: Firefighters were able to control the wildfire at around 12:30am on September 10, with clean up operations beginning this morning. Fire investigators are starting work to determine the cause. DNVFRS public safety team is in the neighbourhood to discuss the incident with residents & provide support with incorporating FireSmart practices around their homes. Thank you to our firefighters, @NVanRCMP, @BCForestFireInfo, @NVCFD, @WestvanFireDept, @VancouverFireRescueServices, and BC Ambulance Services for your support. The photo below shows the fire in its early stages.

The current fire danger rating is HIGH! Please be careful as you enjoy our parks and trails. #nofires #nosmoking #NorthVan

Fire Prevention Week daily tip: Keep children safe in the kitchen; always turn pot handles in and have a safe zone around hot surfaces and cooking food. If you have a little helper, remove any distractions from the area so you can focus on your meal.

FireSmart Begins at Home! Why not spend some time today protecting your property from potential wildfires. http://ow.ly/4cqY50zLR3q FireSmart BC #NorthVan

Do your part to help us protect our forests, recreation areas and neighbourhoods. Call 9-1-1 to report any fire.

Fire Prevention Week daily tip: Smother a cooking fire with a lid, and never use water to extinguish an oil or grease fire. Keep that lid close by!

SMOKE ALERT - You may notice hazy smokey conditions in your neighborhood. Smoke from Washington State forest fire is throughout our municipality, the Metro area and lower parts of our province. As always if you see a fire call 911.

It was our pleasure today to be able to attend the BC burn building and to recognize retired captain Peter Hanson.

Daily tip for fire safety in the kitchen. Avoid leaving items on your cooking surface that are not meant for cooking and keep your cooking area clear of clutter.

Our Firefighters are currently attending two different injured Mountain Biker Incidents. One on the Fromme Mountain Trial Network and on the Braemar and Dempsey Road Trail Network. Please avoid these areas if possible.

On Saturday ICBC held a counterattack focused on boaters out of Cates Park. Multiple agencies attended. Be sure to follow all boating regulations when out on the water. #NorthVan @ICBC #GetHomeSafeBC

Our Firefighters are conducting a rescue on the Capilano River. Local river water levels are high with fast currents that can change without warning. Please stay out of the water and always remember to wear a PFD is you are enjoying the outdoors near our rivers.

Please keep these guidelines in mind when visiting our parks and trails. #NorthVan

What a great day for these young women to experience a challenging and engaging, and obviously fun camp. Thanks especially to the organizers for ensuring all appropriate protocols were in place to keep everyone safe and secure.

Once again, it was a great pleasure to be able to host such a fantastic event.

FireSmart Begins at Home! . Now that wildfire season is upon us, why not perform a self-conducted home assessment with FireSmart's Home App on your phone. FireSmart BC #NorthVan http://ow.ly/8nqi50zwrPw

Please join Chief Hutchinson in congratulating Probationary Firefighters Keefer, Lambert, Hooper, and Combs for successfully completing their mid point 6-month probationary assessments. Congratulations everyone! Keep up the good work! #NorthVan

Fire Chief Hutchinson took the opportunity today to acknowledge and congratulate Captain Slee for some very well deserved career achievements. Well done Captain Slee! #NorthVan

Our Firefighters were Training again this weekend on how to manage the unique set of challenges they face when responding to Construction Tower Crane emergencies. Thank-you to Acciona construction for allowing us to utilize their site. Great work everyone! #NorthVan @ACCIONA

Mayor Little & DNVFRS are celebrating our local hero, Asher Paglaro! Asher receives the Fire Chiefs Commendation Award for saving the life of his friend while surfing In Tofino https://www.nsnews.com/15-year-old-surfer-saves-pal-who-had #DNVFR #NorthVan

With a hot summer comes an increased risk of fires.

Our A- Shift firefighters had great weather for their Tower Crane Rescue Training this weekend. We have implemented COVID 19 safety precautions to allow us to continue to safely maintain our operational readiness during COVID 19. Stay safe everyone! #NorthVan @ACCIONA

Is your home FireSmart? Come visit us today until 1 pm at the end of Indian River Dr for some great info on how to protect your neighbourhood and home for a wildfire event. http://ow.ly/HRo030qZmTO #dnvfrs #northvan #firsmartbc

Our Structure Protection Unit is in Woodlands today. Come visit us at the end of Indian River Dr. and learn how to FireSmart your property.

Huge thank-you to @CANTF1 and @VanFireRescue for inviting our Stuctural Collapse instructors to participate in their monthly COVID 19 friendly training session yesterday. Another great day of learnjng and sharing between agencies! #NorthVan

Forest Fires can happen anytime, watch for us out in our community promoting Fire Smart tips for your homes.

Our Technical Rescue instructors finished up Day 3 of their Tower Crane rescue instructor development course today by performing some highly technical rescues on a local construction site. A big Thank-you to @DynamicRescue @ACCIONA and @R4Contracting.

Our Firefighters must be prepared for many different types of emergencies. Checkout our Technical Rescue Instructors working on their construction Tower Crane skills this weekend. Thank- you @DynamicRescue for the great instruction and @sylvesterlaw for the photos. #NorthVan

Our Technical Rescue Instructors are fine tuning their Tower Crane Rescue skills this weekend with @DynamicRescue. Check out a few pictures of them at work from yesterday. #Norvan #NorthVan #THARRP @BCCSABeSafe

Our partners at Talon Helicopters have been working to bring this innovative approach to wildfire response in BC for some time. Congratulations on this milestone.

Some more footage our Rope Rescue instructors training in Lynn Canyon Today. Thank-you @DynamicRescue #Norvan

Technical Rope Rescue high-line system over Lynn Canyon today. Great work everyone. @DynamicRescue #NorthVan