Charitable Society

Vancouver Fire Fighters have a proud and long standing history of fundraising in our community.  When we are not protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Vancouver we are dedicating thousands of hours of our own time in support of charitable organizations throughout the lower mainland.  From Trout Lake to Point Grey, Vancouver Fire Fighers are on the front line when it comes to supporting our communities.

We've been involved with community and charity work for the past 90 years.  The Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society was officially formed in 1998 to build on our legacy of community work.  We've been busy ever since!

Over the past 10 years the Vancouver Fire Fighters have raised over 1 million dollars for charity.

Our work in the community we serve could not continue without the financial contributions of citizens.  We thank you for your support!

These are but a few projects the members of Local 18 have been proud to support:

• BCPFFA Burn Fund
  ~ Donated over $1,000,000.00!!
  ~ Vancouver General Hospital Burn Ward
  ~ BC Children's Hospital Burn Ward
  ~ BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Camp
• CKNW Orphans Fund
  ~ Donated over $100,000.00
• Raise-a- Reader Program
• Variety - The Children's Charity
• BC Children's Hospital
  ~ Festival of Trees at the Four Season's Hotel
  ~ New "Pot on the Stove" Celebrity Cookbook Fundraiser.  Available for purchase through our on-line store.
• Christmas Baby Food Drive
• BC Cancer Society
  ~ We  donated $50,000.00 to assist in a room renovation at the Cancer Lodge in Vancouver in honour of cancer surviver Vancouver Fire Fighter Les Whyte.  We were proud to be a part of this major undertaking which is all designed to commit to the Children and Citizens of British Columbia the re-building of a facility which will be a supportive place to stay while undergoing cancer treatment.

• ALS Society
  ~ L.G. & Robin's Run, Walk & Roll
• FDNY Scholarship Fund

For further information about the Vancouver Fire Fighters Charitable Society and its many projects please contact Al Gregory.

Thank You!