Fire-Rescue News

For 67 years, when not fighting fires, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters have been fighting another ongoing threat — muscular dystrophy. Please help the Richmond Firefighters Charitable Society by making a donation at any of these locations:

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Richmond BC Alert, newly launched in May 2021, informs subscribed users of imminent emergencies or disasters that may impact Richmond, such as earthquakes, floods, fires, hazardous material spills and other emergencies.

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The City of Richmond encourages residents to remain “heat aware” and is offering several options for people to stay cool, look out for each other and stay informed about heat-related health risks during this current spell of warm weather.

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The City of Richmond encourages residents to remain “heat aware” and is offering several options for people to stay cool, look out for each other and stay informed about heat-related health risks during this current spell of warm weather.

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Richmond is presently in an extreme fire hazard rating. 

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It’s National Drowning Prevention Week; Richmond Fire-Rescue would like to remind you swimming in the Fraser River is never a good idea at any time of the year.

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Burning weeds and lawns as preventative measures are not allowed in Richmond at any time. 

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Breaking out the barbeque is a sure sign of summer. 

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Open Burning, open flame fires, or any fire which releases embers into the air is never permitted in Richmond at any time, in any location, without a permit.

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Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia and the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area. 

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