About

Richmond Fire-Rescue responds to the following types of calls: 

    -Fire Rescue 
    -Fire and fire alarms 
    -Medical emergencies 
    -Motor vehicle incidents 
    -Hazardous materials 
    -Water, confined space, crane, and tower rescues 
    -Public service calls

Richmond has a reciprocal emergency response relationship with its bordering neighbours, the cities of Vancouver, Delta and New Westminster. Richmond provides backup services to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) – airside operations.

Services are delivered from seven fire halls on a twenty-four hour, seven days a week basis. The Department employs over 200 fire personnel.
BlazeA variety of community education and fire prevention programs have been developed including: 

    - Business inspections 
    - Protecting your business 
    - Carbon monoxide safety 
    - Medical emergencies 
    - School and community groups education visits 

A variety of community-based public events and forums are used to promote fire safety and prevention messages. To learn about these programs, please browse other Fire-Rescue pages on this site.