Fire and Rescue Annual Report 2022
District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services (DNVFRS) provides essential emergency response, public education, and support services to our community.
We are committed to protecting life and reducing property loss due to fire and promoting public safety through community education and outreach campaigns.
This report is a concise summary of our work and achievements in 2022.
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Learn more about the DNVFRS
We are a mission-oriented emergency services agency focused on the safety and well-being of our community
The District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services (DNVFRS) is a mission-oriented emergency services agency focused on the safety and well-being of our community.
Our members provide caring and compassionate fire, rescue and emergency medical services to our citizens and visitors. We deliver services through an integrated approach that encompasses emergency response for fire, rescue, and life safety and community risk reduction through public safety programs, including risk-based inspections, fire investigation, and targeted public education.
Reducing risk
A primary focus is mitigating the impacts of fire and reducing the number of fires that start in the first place
A primary focus is mitigating the impacts of fire and reducing the number of fires that start in the first place
We pursue this goal by investigating fires to determine cause and origin and working with builders and developers to ensure that measures are in place to limit fire risk. We also regularly inspect commercial, industrial, and multi-family buildings to check for compliance with all fire codes and standards.
Fire Service Accreditation
We are proud to be one of nine formally accredited fire departments in Canada
In 2022, DNVFRS became formally accredited through the Commission on Fire Service Accreditation (CFAI).
Accredited agencies are often described as being community-focused and data-driven. They are well-organized, adequately equipped, and their teams are properly staffed and trained.
Responding to incidents
In 2022, we achieved a turnout time of 2 minutes and 11 seconds across all incident types for 90% of our responses.
In 2022, we achieved a turnout time of 2 minutes and 11 seconds across all incident types for 90% of our responses.
Turnout time measures the firefighters’ ability to stop what they are doing, get to the appropriate fire engine, put on their personal protective equipment, board the fire engine, and safely secure themselves for travel to the emergency.
Planning for emergencies
Our fire department prepares to respond to all types of emergencies
Helping prepare for, respond to, and recover from major North Shore-wide emergencies is a priority for our fire department.
The comprehensive Major Emergency Operations Plan and Pandemic/Infectious Disease Plan are living documents that are continually updated to stay relevant and effective.
In the community
In 2022, firefighters received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award from the Government of Canada for service to the community
We are a community-based service and pride ourselves on being available to support residents, businesses and visitors to the District in emergency situations and beyond.
Being a part of the fabric of our community is important to us, and we prioritize it in our daily business.
Wildfire preparedness and response
We enhance wildfire preparedness and readiness capabilities through programs, partnerships, training, and grants
The District has a significant area where our community meets the forest, which makes it especially vulnerable to wildfire damage.
DNVFRS enhances its wildfire preparedness and readiness capabilities through programs, partnerships, training, and grant and funding opportunities.
Professional development
In 2022,we budgeted $425,000 to provide 12,226 hours of specialized training to 134 firefighters
We continually seek out and provide opportunities to attract and develop our staff.
The women and men of DNVFRS are our greatest asset, and we’re proud of the work they do every day to keep our community safe.
Financial highlights
Our 2022 operating budget was $22,243,122.00
Our 2022 operating budget was $22,243,122.00.
Fire rescue and operations accounted for the largest piece, at almost 66% of the total budget.
Looking to 2023
When looking to the future, we are paying close attention to the changes facing our community
As we move into 2023, DNVFRS will continue striving to maintain a place of leadership within the BC fire service.
Collaborating with regional and provincial partners and remaining actively engaged with new initiatives and best practices remain core to our approach.
