Fire Safety Programs & Events

Request a Fire Engine

Due to COVID-19, we are not currently accepting bookings for any programs.

Are you planning a community event? Let the Fire Department be part of it.

To request a fire engine at your next community event, please review the information below. Once you have read all information and the requirements, complete the event request form.

Email the completed form to the Fire Department at fireadminsupport@tol.ca. For any questions, contact the administration office at 604-532-7500.

The Fire Department does it’s best to attend as many community events as possible, and ideally requires at least 30 days’ notice.

Be aware that we cannot guarantee that the crew will be able to:

attend, due to an emergency call
stay on sight, due to an emergency call
return, due to additional or lengthy emergency calls

The engine/firefighters must:

be located in a position that will have clear, unimpeded access to an exit at all times
have final say concerning the placement of the fire engine at the event

Book a Fire Safety Program

Our Fire Safety Programs are listed below. We also offer custom programs for groups. Once you have determined what program suits your class, business, or group’s needs, please review the information and requirements below, and complete the event request form.

Email the completed form to the Fire Department at fireadminsupport@tol.ca. For any questions, contact the administration office at 604-532-7500.

Programs are held at these fire halls:

Fire Hall 2 – Fort Langley: 23137 - 96 Avenue
Fire Hall 5 – Brookswood: 20355- 32 Avenue
Fire Hall 7 – Otter: 3876 - 248 Street

Number of participants*:
Children: minimum of 10
(maximum 20: 4-5 yrs; maximum 25: 5+ yrs)

*Minimum 1 adult per 5 children

We unfortunately cannot accommodate children under the age of 4 years. We ask that younger siblings, if possible, do not attend programs hosted at our fire halls. We understand that childcare for younger siblings may not always be possible. If younger children attend, please have them sit with their parents during the program.

School Programs

Preschool – at the Fire Hall or at School

Program length: 1.5 hours at fire hall or 1 hour at school

Topics include:

Exits and meeting places
Age appropriate fire safety discussion
Smoke alarms
What a firefighter looks like in full gear

Kindergarten – at the Fire Hall or at School

Program length: 2 hours at fire hall or 1 hour at school

Topics include:

Exits and meeting places
Smoke alarms
Age appropriate fire safety discussion
What a firefighter looks like in full gear
Fire safety video*
Home escape activity*

*at fire hall

Community Workers – at the Fire Hall or at School

Program length: 1.5 hours at fire hall or 1 hour at school

Topics include:

Q&A about firefighters, tools, fire halls etc.
What a firefighter looks like in full gear

Fire Safety House – at School Grade 2s

Program length: 1 hour per class

Topics include:

Home escape planning
Calling 9-1-1
Fire safety video

Cooking Safety – at School

Program length: 1 block per class

Topics include:

Fire triangle
Types of cooking fires
Burns
Calling 9-1-1

Career in the Fire Service – at School

Program length: 45 minutes to 1 hour per class

Topics include:

A career in the fire service
Overview of the fire service
Q&A about firefighting

Business Programs

Fire Extinguisher Training – Onsite

Program length: 1 - 1.5 hours – Theory only

Topics include:

Basic fire science and classes of fire fuels
How and when to use a fire extinguisher

Fire Safety Inspections for Health & Safety Committees – Onsite

Program length: 1 - 1.5 hours

Topics include:

Basic fire science and classes of fire fuels
Basic inspection of fire extinguishers and fire doors
How to read a fire extinguisher service tag
General maintenance of fire extinguishers

Basic Fire Safety for the Workplace – Onsite

Program length: 1 - 1.5 hours

Topics include:

Basic fire science and classes of fire fuels
Workplace fire hazards
What you should do in the event of a fire
When to use a fire extinguisher
Fire drills

Fire Safety Plan & Fire Drill Review – Onsite

Program length: 1 hour

Topics include:

Review of your fire safety plan
Review of your fire drill procedures
Employee responsibilities
Emergency assembly area
Accountability methods

Fire Drill Evaluation – Onsite

Program length: 30 minutes - 1 hours

Topics include:

Evaluation of your company’s fire drill
Debrief afterwards

Community Programs

Seniors' Fire Safety

Program length: 1 - 1.5 hours

Topics include:

Residential Fire Safety

Program length: 1 - 1.5 hours

Topics include:

Beavers, Cubs, Sparks & Brownies – at the Fire Hall or Onsite

Program length: 1 - 1.5 hours

Topics include:

Q&A about firefighters, tools, fire halls etc.
Age appropriate fire safety discussion
Fire safety video*
What a firefighter looks like in full gear

*at fire hall

Summer Camps – Onsite

Program length: 45 minutes - 1 hour

Topics include:

Q&A about firefighters, tools, fire halls etc.
Visit from fire engine (if available)