Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Firehall #1 - Strathcona

Today will be tough. Hedgy’s Medals…gone to soon pal.

TOO THE FALLEN…

3rd alarm on the district.

Fire erupts at under construction house in Vancouver, displacing multiple families

2nd alarm fire at Hastings and Salisbury. Engine 1, Ladder 1, Batt 1 in on the 1st alarm assignment

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TOLFR had their hands full last night with this monster fire at 208th St and 80th Ave . Cudos go out to Langley RCMP for starting evacuations and getting people to safety. Thankfully there were no injuries reported.

Together with Firehall #15’s Crews and the other half of the Technical Rescue Team from Firehall #9, Firehall #1’s Tech Team assisted in the Departments first ever Trench Rescue call. Kudos to Battalion #2, Chief Primorano, BCAS’ ALS and P*P members and of course the VPD. This team effort resulted in a successful rescue.

Construction worker in Vancouver seriously injured in trench collapse Crews worked overnight to free the worker, who suffered serious lower-body injuries.

Modified Remembrance Day Ceremony at Firehall #1.
We wouldn’t let COVID stop us from honouring those that sacrificed everything for the freedom we love today.
Including the 11 Vancouver Forwfighters that gave their lives during the Great War of World War 1.

Busy week yet again for A-Shift at Firehall #1 and for Vancouver Firefighters throughout the City.
A 2nd alarm house fire on Woodland Dr and then the 3rd alarm yesterday on Main and Broadway. The second 3rd alarm fire in a week and a bit.

Ladder 1 on scene at the 3rd alarm fire on Cambie St.

Devastating October 15th 3rd Alarm fire on Cambie St.
Ladder 1 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm.

These images are courtesy of Ryan Stelting and are used with permission

Vancouver 3rd Alarm 4032 Cambie St 61 new photos added to shared album

A beautiful day in Vancouver!
Panos to the South (left pic) and the North (right pic) from the very top of the tower at Firehall #1.
Happy Labour Day!!

RIP Capt Steve Letourneau. He will he missed.

Veteran Vancouver firefighter battles work-related cancer Capt. Steve Letourneau was diagnosed with work-related cancer four-and-a-half years ago. He received a medal Tuesday at city hall for 35 years of service.