Our 2023 operating budget was $23,846,451.00. Fire rescue and operations accounted for the most significant piece, at almost 62% of the total budget. 

What the Numbers Include 

Fire and Rescue Operations (61.8%) 

• Fire suppression and rescue operations (includes marine firefighting and rescue) 
• Prompt emergency and non-emergency response to all incidents 
• Other rescue functions such as hazmat response, motor vehicle incidents, and technical rescues (high angle, swift water) 

Administration & Logistics (31.0%)  

• Maintenance (painting, plumbing, electrical, renovations, seismic upgrades, repairs, lawns and gardens, heating and lighting) of all fire facilities (stations and training/maintenance centres) 
• Maintenance, inspection, and repair of firefighting equipment such as turnout gear, forestry equipment, and fire response vehicles 
• Equipment procurement process 
• All aspects of fire and emergency response communications, including dispatch services and wide-area radio equipment 
• Includes the maintenance of all other communications equipment (truck iPads and computers, cellphones) 

Public Safety & Education (4.0%) 

• Community risk reduction and pre-incident fire planning 
• Fire prevention activities such as risk-based fire inspections, fire incident and arson investigations, fire code and bylaw enforcement, and plan reviews 
• Targeted public education for purposes of fire prevention, reducing risks to life and property 

Fire Training (3.2%) 

Fire training facility operations and training programs, which range from internal recruit and special operations training to foundational skills training required to meet the competencies of a Full-Service Operations Department, as per the British Columbia Structure Firefighter Minimum Training Standards (2022)