VFRS Technical rescue team on scene on the 100 block of East Cordova for a medical incident. Cordova closed between Columbia and Main.

Our heartfelt condolences to the firefighters family and our colleagues and friends at LAFD 🔥
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We all need to advocate and step up to remove as much risk as we can to keep our firefighters healthy.

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Vancouver to switch firefighters to non-toxic gear globalnews.ca/news/10421145/…

Thank you everyone for your support and leadership -

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Thrilled to attend today's announcement for our new fire jackets, completely free of cancer causing materials. We love our firefighters and this is the least we can do for them.
Shoutout to chief Karen Fry and our fire fighters union president Katrina Davidson Van Fire Fighters for

Since 2017, 34 Vancouver firefighters have died from work-related cancer. A key contributor to increased incidence of cancer for firefighters is exposure to PFAS known as ‘forever chemicals’. With Council’s approval of funding for the purchase of PFAS-free bunker gear for

🚒👨‍🚒 Big news! Vancouver is leading the charge as the FIRST city in North America to get rid of cancer causing fire jackets!

We love our firefighters and we’re committed to protecting them.

🌟Some very touching words from Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung 楊瑞蘭 regarding todays vote 🌟

Councils unanimous decision to allocate $2.8 million towards acquiring new turnout gear for our Vancouver Fire Fighters is incredibly appreciated. This funding marks a crucial step forward.

Proud that this morning, council approved funding for new PFAS-free bunker gear - a first in N. America and will ensure we are doing everything we can to protect firefighters from occupational cancer. More on risk faced by firefighters: cbc.ca/news/canada/br… Van Fire Fighters #vanpoli

Fire crews on scene in the 1000 block of Hamilton for a fire in a restaurant. Crews have water on the fire.

Excited to announce our 20 newest members of VFRS, class 2401! After weeks of training they will be soon serving the City of Vancouver! Welcome to the best job in the world! City of Vancouver

In Victoria for our FCABC board meeting and government relations meetings.

I so saddened to hear of this tragic loss. Our condolences to you all.

A historical day for the fire service.
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is the first department in North America to begin the transition to PFAS free bunker gear

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Thanks to City of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim for your support
We’ve lost too many firefighters to cancer.
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Lockable lighters behind alarming rise in fires in Vancouver, chief says - BC | Globalnews.ca

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Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services is sounding the alarm about lockable lighters. Chief Karen Fry says more regulation is needed to prevent accidents and deaths.

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To help #BC ’s firefighters and wildfire fighters manage stress, anxiety and improve their #mentalhealth , our government is expanding the Psychological Wellness Course Series. BC Government News news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024M…

Want to read a little about Vancouver Fire Rescue Services

Here’s a link to our 2023 Annual Report

Another busy year with amazing employees serving this beautiful city

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