The Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service is responsible for the prevention and suppression of fires, the mitigation of the effects of dangerous goods incidents, assisting in the rescue of people from potentially dangerous situations, and assisting with medical emergencies.
Updates & Highlights
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Check Before You Burn
Open Burning Ban is in effect from December 1, 2023 until February 29, 2024. Open burning permits will not be issued until March 1, 2024.
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Fireworks are banned in our City
The Fireworks Bylaw prohibits the sale, possession and discharge of fireworks within the City’s borders. Residents caught with fireworks will be subject to fines ranging up to $50,000 and their fireworks will be confiscated.
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Fire Safety Prevention for the Home
View the Fire Prevention information and resources including fire inspections, fire permits and safety plans.
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Paid On-Call Firefighter Opportunity
A Paid On-Call firefighter's role is to support the full-time firefighters during paged incidents. This support role is an important strategy in our duties to serve the community. We welcome you to join us.
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Fire Prevention Week October 8 - October 14
This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Join us for a Family Night Open House on Wednesday October 11, 2023
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Fire Safety Education - Learn How to Stay Safe
View the many resources on fire safety and school programs.
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Fire Safety Rocks
Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) is encouraging everyone in the community to help spread fire safety messages by painting rocks and placing them around the community.
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