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Here you will find local press coverage, interesting stories about the department activities, and a brief history of the Department


Incidents Report for 2003 and 2002 plus 7 year Average

FIRES

2003 Calls

2003 %

2002 %

7 YR AVG.
Structure 2 2% 7.8% 8.7%
Chimney 1 1% 4.9% 6.7%
Vehicle 4 3% 2.9% 7.0%
Bush/Forest 11 8% 13.7% 13.5%

INCIDENTS
M.V.A. 28 22% 16.7% 15.4%
Mutual Aid 3 2% 4.9% 5.0%
False Alarm 8 6% 8.8% 12.6%
Hydro Lines 4 3% 4.9% 3.5%
First Response 61 47% 33.4% 22.3%*
Rescue 1 1% 0 1.0%
Haz-Mat 2 2% 0 3.7%
Other 5 4% 2.0% 2.2%
TOTAL CALLS 130 102 63

* Note: The First Responder Program has only been active since 2000.

Press Coverage . . .
PQ News - March 20, 2004Helicopter Airlify - March 20, 2004
Errington Fire Department photo
Two teenagers, seriously injured in an accident on Highway 19, are transferred to a waiting helicopter to take them to a Vancouver area hospital.

Harbour City Star - October 8, 2003Fire Hose Practise
RDN Newsletter - Feb. 2003
Fire Department News
Errington Fire Department uses innovative equipment.

The Errington Fire Department (EFD) is close to achieving its goal of obtaining the same insurance rating as communities with fire hydrants. Once the EFD passes a simulated live tanker shuttle test and receives the rating, it would result in lower fire insurance rates for residents of the Errington Fire Protection Area.

Key to obtaining full hydrant protected status for the area is the innovative use of roll on/roll-off vehicles, which enable the department to provide large amounts of water at the site of a fire. A hook/lift system on these vehicles enables the EFD to drop a portable water tank at the fire and replace it with a full tank as needed. The department has also constructed a portable unit that contains an air tank refilling station and emergency lighting, which can also be dropped at the scene to provide support services. The EFD already has one roll on/roll-off vehicle in operation at Fire Hall #1 and has will shortly order a second truck with associated equipment for its other fire hall. In addition, the EFD recently upgraded its equipment by acquiring two compressed air foam fire trucks through vehicle trades with the BC Coastal Fire Centre.
In rural areas such as Area F, volunteer Societies provide fire protection service under service agreements with the Regional District.


News Weekender - June 7, 2002


P/Q Morning Sun - Saturday August 18, 2001


Errington - 1965 . . .

The Errington Fire Department was first conceived in the aftermath of a devastating fire on Grafton Road. A Mill owned by Cecil "Buck" McIvor was completely destroyed, a loss of $16,000, and no insurance.

Following the fire on Saturday night, Bill Christian made the decision that Errington needs a Fire Department. He personally committed about $1200 worth of equipment including a truck with 700 gallons capacity, 700 feet of hose, and one forestry pump. A second pump was ordered and a call for the donation of extension ladders, about 28 feet in length, went out.

Bill Christian

Since then, Errington Fire Department has provided emergency response for fires as well as other life and property threatening situations. Some of the press clippings are reproduced here, and more will be added as incidents occur.

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