Fire Rescue Service

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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.

Our Vision
Our family of dedicated people striving to be the best fire service in British Columbia.

Our Mission
The Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service is “making a difference in our community” through…
- Prevention; we are reducing the loss of life and property by providing education, inspections and investigation.
- Response; we are providing the emergency and public service needs of our community.
- Safety; we are providing a safer community to live and work in.
“Making a Difference in our Community”
The Fire Rescue Service operates under the direction of the Fire Chief, who reports to the Mayor, and Council through the City Manager. E-Comm provides call-taking and dispatch services for Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service through its public safety partnership with the Fraser Valley Regional District.

The Department operates eight Fire Halls. Career firefighters are assisted by auxiliary firefighters who are paged when required. Career firefighters operate out of Fire Hall 1, Fire Hall 2, Fire Hall 6 and Fire Hall 8, with one engine each. Career staffing enables the Fire Rescue Service to provide 24-hour year-round emergency response capabilities for fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

AFRS Organizational Chart

Fire Hall Locations Firefighter Recruitment Fire Prevention Permits Emergency Program

Updates & Highlights

Now Hiring: Career Firefighters

Firefighters are highly trained professionals, skilled in firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous material training, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other specialized services.

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.

Check Before You Burn

Open burning permits will be issued for the Fall season (October 1 - November 30) for agricultural waste in rural areas. Burning outside of these designated seasons is not permitted.

Fire Safety Prevention for the Home

View the Fire Prevention information and resources including fire inspections, fire permits and safety plans.

Fire Safety Education - Learn How to Stay Safe

View the many resources on fire safety and school programs.

Fire Prevention Week October 6 - October 12

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. Join us for a Family Night Open House on Wednesday October 9, 2024.

Check Before You Burn

Open Burning Ban is in effect from May 1, 2024 until September 30, 2024. Open burning permits will be issued for the Fall season (October 1,2024 - November 30, 2024) for agricultural waste in rural areas.

Interested in being part of the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service?

PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Fire Rescue Service

Updates & Highlights

Now Hiring: Career Firefighters

Firefighters are highly trained professionals, skilled in firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous material training, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other specialized services.

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.

Check Before You Burn

Open burning permits will be issued for the Fall season (October 1 - November 30) for agricultural waste in rural areas. Burning outside of these designated seasons is not permitted.

Fire Safety Prevention for the Home

View the Fire Prevention information and resources including fire inspections, fire permits and safety plans.

Fire Safety Education - Learn How to Stay Safe

View the many resources on fire safety and school programs.

Fire Prevention Week October 6 - October 12

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. Join us for a Family Night Open House on Wednesday October 9, 2024.

Check Before You Burn

Open Burning Ban is in effect from May 1, 2024 until September 30, 2024. Open burning permits will be issued for the Fall season (October 1,2024 - November 30, 2024) for agricultural waste in rural areas.

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Fire Rescue Service

City of Abbotsford

Interested in being part of the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service?

PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Fire Rescue Service

Updates & Highlights

Firefighters are highly trained professionals, skilled in firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous material training, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other specialized services.

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.

Open burning permits will be issued for the Fall season (October 1 - November 30) for agricultural waste in rural areas. Burning outside of these designated seasons is not permitted.

View the Fire Prevention information and resources including fire inspections, fire permits and safety plans.

View the many resources on fire safety and school programs.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. Join us for a Family Night Open House on Wednesday October 9, 2024.

Open Burning Ban is in effect from May 1, 2024 until September 30, 2024. Open burning permits will be issued for the Fall season (October 1,2024 - November 30, 2024) for agricultural waste in rural areas.