In the community
Serving in and caring for our community is our top priority, and we take pride in the work we do for our residents and businesses.
Whether teaching fire safety to children, helping our seniors plan and practice evacuation in an emergency, or demonstrating the tools and techniques we use daily to help keep everyone safe, we are always looking for opportunities to connect with people.
Despite the many challenges presented by the global pandemic, we offered several COVID-friendly events to increase public awareness and safety throughout 2021.
Community Events and Outreach
We are always looking for opportunities to bring members of the public together to learn about fire safety, get to know our firefighters, and have some fun.
In 2021, we held 51 events, engaging with over 3,851 members of our community.
Some of the more notable events included:
- Community Events: We participated in seven COVID-19 friendly community events, including the North Vancouver Canada Day Parade and the Remembrance Day Celebration.
- High School Grad Parades: We were honoured to help our 2021 high school graduates celebrate their special day by participating in multiple grad parades.
Unfortunately, in-person kindergarten class visits were temporarily suspended in 2021 due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. We look forward to continuing our visits once restrictions are lifted.
Giving Back
Our firefighters contribute hundreds of volunteer hours annually through the DNV Firefighters Charitable Society and, in 2021, raised $253,772.
These funds benefit important causes such as youth mental health, high school scholarships, the BCPFFA Burn Fund, Athletics 4 Kids, Seymour Salmonid Society, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, and other local organizations.
| Event | Charity | Amount Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fishing Derby | Seymour Salmonid Society and Athletics 4 Kids | $60,000 |
| Edgemont Haunt/Dover Court Crypt | BCPFFA Burn Fund | $14,557 + $5,000 grant - $19,557 |
| Pumpkin Drop | DNVFRS Charitable Society | $3,355 |
| SD44 School Board Scholarships | High school students interested in a firefighting career | $1,000 scholarships (4) |
| Clothing donation bins | DNVFRS Charitable Society | $79,000 |
DNVFRS firefighters receive a charitable donation from a resident.
The 2021 Annual Fishing Derby raised money for Seymour Salmonid Society and Athletics 4 Kids.
The Edgemont Haunt/Dover Court Crypt raised money for the BCPFFA Burn Fund.
DNV firefighters wear pink in support of Anti-Bullying Day.
In addition, we made donations to:
- Cancer Drivers Society
- Muscular Dystrophy Canada
- BC Lung Association
- BCPFFA Burn Fund
- North Shore Mountain Bike Association
- Canadian Red Cross Society
For more information, please visit the DNV Fire Charitable Society website.
DNV Firefighters Charitable Society