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FIRE
The Fire Department employs 24 career and 130
‘paid on call’ or volunteer firefighters who are managed
and supported by:
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four Chief Officers
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one Fire Prevention Officer
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one Training Officer
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one Public Safety Educator/Fire Inspector
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two administrative assistants.
Chilliwack’s six fire halls protect an area over 250 square
kilometres and are all staffed as needed by ‘paid-on-call’
responsible for fire suppression, rescue and emergency
medical aid. Fire engines staffed with career firefighters
operate out of downtown Fire Hall 1 and Sardis Fire Hall 4 on
a 24 hour basis.
The Chilliwack Fire Department is responsible for providing:
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Fire Prevention
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Fire Protection
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Rescue
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Public Hazard Mitigation
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Emergency Management Programs
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Emergency Medical Aid
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Hazardous Material response
The Fire Department is proactive with prevention programs.
Programs range from inspections of public buildings to
teaching life and fire safety to school children, seniors,
community groups and local employers. Prevention
Programs include:
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Fire Prevention week
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Burn Awareness week
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Emergency Preparedness Week
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Juvenile Fire Setter program
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Home Smoke Alarm program
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Fire safety for seniors (‘Remember When’ Program)
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Health and safety inspections
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Fire Alarm Upgrade Program
Under the direction of an Assistant Fire Chief, the Fire
Department organizes emergency response to disaster,
emergency preparedness and recovery planning. The Fire
Department works closely with, and relies on local volunteer
groups and other community organizations and government
such as:
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Emergency Social Services
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Amateur Radio Club
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Search and Rescue
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School District 33
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Fraser Health Authority
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Provincial government
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First Nations.
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Other local municipalities
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