News
Beyond the Helmet
Photograph Book
Beyond the Helmet . . .an inside glimpse into the world of Vancouver Fire Fighters. Sale proceeds to benefit the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund.
To purchase a copy, please visit:
Copies can also be purchased at Chapters on Granville & Robson St.
2012 Greater Vancouver Hall of Flame Charity Calendar
25th Anniversary Edition!
The Greater Vancouver Fire Fighters featured in this years calendar appear at various fundraisers all with the purpose to promote the calendar in support of the Burn Fund and various other charities including the CKNW Orphan's Fund.
Pot on the Stove Celebrity Cookbook
Our Vancouver Fire Fighters' "Pot on the Stove" Celebrity cookbook features favourite recipes of celebrities, including Sarah McLaughlin, Michael Buble, Jamie Oliver, Trevor Linden, Steve Nash, Richard Dean Anderson and many others.
We Three Queens Jazz Christmas CD
We are pleased to announce the release of our We Three Queens Jazz Christmas CD. This CD features top Canadian jazz vocalists Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato and Kate Hammett-Vaughan.
Net proceeds from this CD will benefit the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society.
This CD will make an excellent addition to your Christmas CD collection, or a great Christmas gift! Only $10.00 plus shipping.
FIRE OPS 101
Officials feel the heat in fire simulation
On Monday, Sept, 26th Vancouver's mayor joined several other politicians from around the province for a first-hand look at what it takes to be a hero. The Fire OPS 101 took place at our VF&RS Training Facility.
CLICK HERE to watch the Global BC News coverage.
Gordon Anderson Memorial BURSARY
Vancouver Fire Fighters and their Union, Local 18, International Association of Fire Fighters, strongly believe in education and the role it plays in the health of our community. To this end, we are providing three $500.00 bursaries to eligible graduating Vancouver high school students to assist them in achieving their educational goals.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen for this year's awards. The high quality of applicants for this bursary made the decisions of the selection committee difficult, but their contributions to their school and greater community took them over the top.
- Joanne Ha - Sir Charles Tupper Secondary
- Katrina Ma - Britannia Secondary
- Ashley Lewis - Templeton Secondary School
Are you interested in having Fire Fighters volunteer at your fundraiser?
The members of the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Union, Local 18 donate several thousand hours of volunteer time each year. We are always more than happy to be involved with community-based and/or charity related events. Our goal is to help you make your event as successful as possible.If you are interested in having Vancouver Fire Fighters participate in your event, please read the information provided in the link below and fill out our Event Request Form on page 2.
EVENT REQUEST FORM
Completed forms can be EMAILED to: info@iaff18.org or FAXED to 604-436-2125.
Community CPR /
First Aid Training Programs
A joint project between Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services and Vancouver Firefighters' Union Local 18!
CPR Saves Lives!!
- We teach life saving skills to over 3,000 people every year.
- Do you know how to save somebody's life?
Learn How!
Our Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society is pleased to have donated a total $45,000 to the KidSafe Project Society.
What is kidsafe? Read more . . .
