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Rick Ryall
Fire Chief
City of Chilliwack
Fire Department
Phone: (604) 792-8713
Fax: (604) 702-5087
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  Fire Department

Department Responsibilities:

The Fire Department is made up of 18 full-time fire fighters and 125 paid on call fire fighters, with 6 Fire Halls to serve the community of Chilliwack. In addition to the primary responsibilities of fire response, the Fire Department is also involved in many fire prevention programs.



Department News...
Open Air Burning Open air burning is reduced to 2 separate seasons per year; March & April, October & November, and also linked with the ventilation index from Environment Canada. Check this webpage for details and to see if you can burn today or not.

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Emergency Preparedness Program
  • The Office of the Emergency Coordinator is under the direction of the Fire Department. The City's Emergency Preparedness Program will continue to grow and provide all residents with information related to preparing for any eventuality.
    Fire Department's Annual Report
  • The Chilliwack Fire Department responded to over 2500 calls for service in 2007, an increase of 13% from the previous year. Fire losses for the year totalled $5.6 million and there were 22 fire related injuries and one fire death. Click for more details...
    Fire Hall Locations
  • Map of the Fire Station Locations (including Address)
    Fire Prevention Week & Open Houses
  • "It’s Fire Prevention Week – Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned!" - Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2009
    PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT
  • The City of Chilliwack Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Paid-on-Call Firefighter positions.
    Burn Awareness Week & Burn Fund
  • Poster Contest Winners & Links
    Fire Protection
  • Fire protection services in Chilliwack
    Water Safety
  • Swimming & boating safety information from the Red Cross.



     

    CITY OF CHILLIWACK
    8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC, Canada, V2P 8A4
    City Hall Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm excluding statutory holidays
    Phone: 604-792-9311 | Fax: 604-795-8443
    After Hours Utilities or Public Works Emergencies Only: 604-792-2233
    November 23, 2009 20:27 PM