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Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Information
Wood Burning
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City of Chilliwack
Fire Department
Phone: 604-792-8713
Fax: 604-702-5087

  Fire Protection

EMERGENCY
9-1-1

Police / Fire / Ambulance


For fire prevention inquiries,
please contact the
Chilliwack Fire Department at:
604-792-8713

Fire Services
The Chilliwack Fire Department is committed to community safety through public education, code enforcement, fire suppression and rescue services. Some of the many services we provide include:

Fire Suppression
      Structural, vehicles, brush, aircraft.

BCAS/First Responder
       
Heart attacks, collapses, traumas.

Rescue and Safety Calls
       
Hazardous material spills, industrial 
        and farm accidents.

Motor Vehicle Accidents
       
Extinguish fires, extricate victims, 
        provide medical assistance.

Public Service Calls
       
Carbon monoxide alarms, downed hydro electric lines, lock-outs.

Fire Prevention Services
       
Code & bylaw enforcement, public building inspections.

Public Education Services
       
Fire safety lectures for schools, clubs and associations; 
        fire extinguisher training and fire hall tours.

Fire Safety Inspections
       
All public buildings and for special events.

Fire Investigations
       
Determine fire origin and cause.

Community Support
       
Organize and participate in many local community events.

Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention
       
Intervention and support for juveniles and their guardians.




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.

 Pages in this Section...
Consumer Fireworks
  • Quick Facts about fireworks in the City of Chilliwack
    Oil Storage Tank Info
  • Residential heating oil storage tanks have been installed and used in Canada for over 60 years.
    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.
    Public Education
  • This section provides valuable information on fire prevention and how to deal with a fire should one occur. The information can be used to make you, your family, and your co-workers safer.
    Safety Tips for Home Fire Prevention
  • Several tips for keeping your home safe from fires.
    Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Information
  • The Ministry of Forests Protection Branch web site contains useful Fire Smart information.
    Wood Burning
  • Residential Wood Heating information and web links


     

    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 20:10 PM