Fire
Our Fire Department
The Township of Langley Fire Department (TLFD) serves a large population spread across 316 square kilometres (122 sq. miles) and protects various residential, commercial, light and heavy industrial in urban, suburban,and rural areas.
The Department is a combination of career and paid-call service consisting of approximately 100 career staff and 100 paid-call members. Fire protection and backup emergency medical services are provided to the citizens of the Township from seven fire halls located throughout the Township.
The general categories of emergency response for the Department include fire suppression, medical aid, motor vehicle incidents, and special operations (confined space rescue, large animal rescue, and airport rescue).
Mission
To serve the communities of the Township of Langley protecting life, property and the environment.
Vision
Make the Township of Langley the safest place in Canada to live, work, play and visit.
Values
As a fire service, our values are a core foundation of what we do and how we work:
- Prevent incidents through public education, inspections and fire safety plans.
- Respond quickly and safely when we are called.
- Perform as a team so the best knowledge and experience of team members is applied.
- Be compassionate with those affected by incidents.
- Welcome training so we can be the best service providers.
- Be innovative and know the best ways to respond in any situation.
- Act with integrity so we are a trusted responder in emergencies.
- Be safe so we are immediately ready to return to service.
- Protect the environment in all we do.
- Help community members prepare for all types of civic emergencies.
- Continuously improve our service delivery and performance.
- Reduce, control, prevent and recover costs.
Recognized for excellence
The Township of Langley Fire Department is the first agency in BC and 1 of only 9 in Canada to receive prestigious international accreditation.
Frequently asked questions
| Can you tell me how far the closest fire hall/hydrant is to my house? (For insurance purposes) |
| Insurance companies have to contact the Fire Underwriter Survey to obtain this information for insurance purposes. Brokers and residents cannot access this information. |
| Can we stop by the fire hall to visit our local firefighters? |
| Unfortunately, the firefighters are not always at the fire halls. The TLFD hosts annual Open Houses for residents to come and visit. |
| Can you come and get my cat out of the tree? |
| Most of the time, cats will come down from trees on their own when they are hungry. We suggest placing a light-coloured blanket at the base of the tree with some tuna or their favourite food. |
| My smoke alarm is beeping but there is no smoke. What should I do? |
| Smoke alarms expire after 10 years so if they are approaching that age, they should be replaced. |
| My neighbour is constantly burning – what can I do about it? |
| Call 911. |
| I smell gas – what should I do? |
| Evacuate the building and call 911. |
| Can I have a fire pit in my backyard? |
| Only natural gas, propane or briquette appliances that are CSA approved are permitted to be used in the Township of Langley. |
| When is the burning season? |
| Burning season is from April 1 to 30 and also, weather permitting, September to October in permitted burning areas with the appropriate permit. See the Burning Permits page for more information. |
| Where can I take my fire extinguisher to be recharged or disposed of? |
| Any fire and safety equipment supplier. |
| Can you check my baby's car seat? |
| No, we do not check car seats; however, you can refer to the BCAA. |