Public Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
A FEW OF THE PAST EVENTS WE'VE SUPPORTED . . .
"Hoopfest" Wheelchair Basketball
BC Wheelchair Basketball Society would like to extend their thanks to all of the participating teams, volunteers, and supporters of Hoopfest. Hoopfest was held at Cambie Secondary School in Richmond and was a great success, raising $9,500 to support wheelchair basketball programs across BC.
A special thanks goes to the members of Local 18 who formed our "1st year team", placing 2nd after a shootout with Burnaby Fire Fighters!!
B.C. LUNG ASSOCIATION
CLIMB THE WALL
Thank you! Over $80,000 Raised!
Congratulations to Classic Rock 101 for raising $617,438
for BC Children's Hospital!!
Thank you to Rock 101 and their listeners who supported
their Care for Kids Radiothon!
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of Smokey Joe's Visit to Children's Hospital!
Click here for ROCK 101 Radiothon link!
THANK YOU! BCCH Jeans Day raised over $620,000.00!!
Thank you to all those who supported Jeans Day
and to the Vancouver Fire Fighters who volunteered their time at the BBQ.
Click here for more information and pictures!!
MD BOOT DRIVE
We raised over $3800.00 in only 8 HOURS!!
Celebration of Lights - THANK YOU!
The Public Relations Committee would like to thank all those members who volunteered their time at the First Annual Fireworks Fundraiser.
We would also like to thank the Department for their assistance. Special thanks to those members who organized all the volunteers and to Deputy Chief McKearney.
The total money raised over the four nights was $34,050.00, half of which will be going to the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society.
Emily Carr 1951 Fire Truck Restoration
In November of 1951, the Vancouver Fire Department purchased a Canadian built 1951 Bickle-Seagrave fire engine. This truck was built in Woodstock, Ontario, cost $29,800 and weighed in at 14,500 pounds (7 tonnes).
Affectionately named Rudolph due to the unique red light centered on its grill, this fire engine was placed into service at #17 Fire Hall, then located at 41st & Fraser.
This fire engine served the citizens of Vancouver for almost 20 years and was retired in 1970. Shortly thereafter the City of Vancouver donated Rudolph to Emily Carr Elementary on March 8th, 1971.
Rudolph was first refurbished in the winter of 1990 by the students of Eric Hamber and was returned to Emily Carr shortly thereafter.
The most recent restoration journey for Rudolph began in August 2004 when he was removed from Emily Carr Elementary school grounds. That journey is now complete and all the stake holders in this project are extremely pleased with the final outcome. The following individuals and organizations played significant roles in helping Rudolph to complete his journey and return to Emily Carr Elementary.
- Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society
- Vancouver School Board, Facilities Division
- Burnaby Auto Body 1986 Ltd.
- Vancouver Fire Fighters Union Local 18
- Nahla Hopfe, Emily Carr Parent
- Emily Carr Parent Advisory Council
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