Vancouver Fire Rescue Services

In 2025, VFRS saw a decrease in incidents compared to previous year, reflecting the impact of targeted prevention initiatives and expanded community education.

Learn more in our Annual Report: bit.ly/48B326Y

Among his crew and chief officers, A/Lieutenant Copeland received a Fire Chief Commendations for saving a man's life.

While off duty, he encountered a man suffering a mental health crisis and bravely intervened preventing significant harm.

VFRS thanks him for his actions.

This morning firefighters received multiple calls for an outdoor fire spreading into homes on the 200 Block of E 11th ave. Firefighters extinguished the dumpster fire and adjacent tree fire from spreading into the homes. Fire was intentionally set (incendiary). No injuries.

Firefighters have a 3rd SRO unit fire extinguished on the 300 Block of Powell Street. No injuries reported. Fire investigator called for cause and origin.

Firefighters have another SRO fire extinguished on the 1000 Block of Station Street. 1 person being assessed for smoke inhalation.