I am pleased to present the Port Moody Fire Rescue Community Report for 2023. Port Moody Fire Rescue has had a busy and impactful year, demonstrating dedication and commitment to the community.
Emergency incident demand increased by 11 per cent to 1,756 responses, reflecting the growing challenges and the crucial role the Fire Rescue team plays in ensuring public safety.
Port Moody firefighters also responded to the historic 2023 wildfire season with three deployments to the Okanagan region, demonstrating the department’s readiness to assist in times of provincial emergencies and highlighting a commitment beyond local boundaries.
PMFR staff engaged in more than 6,100 hours of training in 2023, including a variety of specialized training such as IAFF fireground survival, industry partner training, and wildfire sprinkler protection. Team members once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to maintaining a highly skilled and prepared firefighting force.
In April, we held our inaugural PMFR Junior Firefighter Outreach Camp. Six Grade 11 and 12 students spent four days learning about firefighting and acquiring lifesaving skills. We hope to see the students as career firefighters in the years to come.
We thank Mayor and Council for supporting the expansion of the department to ensure the community’s safety. In the fall we hired six new recruits, and after nine weeks of training they were on shift serving our community on first-line fire apparatus.
Port Moody Fire Rescue prides itself on its dedication to the community and serving Port Moody with trust, integrity, service, and teamwork. In 2024 and beyond, Port Moody Fire Rescue is committed to maintaining a high standard of service and continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of the community.
