Victoria Fire L-730

Congratulations to Fire Chief Paul Bruce who starts his retirement today. Chief Bruce started with the Victoria Fire Department in 1993 and has been our Fire Chief since May 2014. Please join us in wishing him all the best on his next adventure. 👋 #yyj

At 8:20 ,Paul Bruce, Chief of @VictoriaFire730 will join us with the latest on a deadly fire in Victoria’s North Park neighbourhood.

Tragedy in North Park: @VictoriaFire730 says one person & one dog died in an early morning fire in a third-floor unit at Cubbon Apts at 1035 North Park Rd off Cook Street. Two people were rescued from their balconies. Damage is estimated at $300,000 #yyj #fire

Words cannot begin to describe the heartbreak our local is coming to terms with as the tragic loss of Capt. Brian Lannon is confirmed. We, as well as the community lost one of our own, which will take some time to fully grasp. Brian was a good man with a big heart, who cared 1/3

The scene arriving crews faced at last nights fast spreading structure fire on Mary Street. A quick exterior attack followed by interior confinement limited fire spread and damage to adjacent structures. Great work by all involved. #yyjnews

"I feared we would lose the entire block"-- @VictoriaFire730 Chief Paul Bruce on @cfax1070, reflecting on the Plaza Hotel fire in downtown Victoria. Today marks the second anniversary of the massive blaze that gutted the building on Government Street & Pandora Avenue #yyj #fire

Paul Bruce, @VictoriaFire730 chief , joins us at 7:20 as we remember the Plaza Hotel fire in downtown Victoria two years ago today

A special thank you to all of our hardworking firefighters at the Victoria Fire Department. If you know a firefighter, make sure to thank them today on #InternationalFirefightersDay. 🔥 @VictoriaFire730

No injuries in an early morning fire at AM Nail Salon at 738 Fort Street. Victoria Fire Department pegs damage at $255,000. The cause is under investigation #yyj #fire @VictoriaFire730

Construction of Victoria’s new public safety building reached a key milestone today w/concrete pouring completed for the six fire hall apparatus & two ambulance bays. Mayor Helps, Vic Fire Chief Paul Bruce & David Jawl toured the site ow.ly/b5Ng30rEqa1 #yyj #publicsafety

This week, @VictoriaFire730 was called to a residence where a cat had gone missing. The family pet had crawled down a basement drain and was hiding approximately 2 metres down the pipe. Firefighters safely broke through the concrete and recovered Willow. (1/3)

⚠ Today at 10:15am, it’s time to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On" for two minutes during the Great @ShakeOutBC Earthquake Drill. Register to participate and learn more at ShakeOutBC.ca. #PreparetoShakeOut #ShakeOut

Think being prepared is hard? This great video by our friends in Saanich can help! It's easier than you think!

Much respect to all firefighters during #NationalFirefightersMemorialDay. Thank you @VictoriaFire730 @EsquimaltFire for your dedicated service, sacrifice & partnership with #VicPD.

Interested in joining our team? We are hiring Casual Alarm Dispatch Operators, see link for full posting details. #yyjjobs #iaff #911Dispatch careersen-victoria.icims.com/jobs/2375/casu…

In light of media attention surrounding our position on the Crowd Management Unit, we want to be clear. We are supportive and grateful of difficult and thankless work VicPD performs everyday. We are proud to work alongside VicPD and appreciate our collaborative relationship. #yyj

.@VictoriaFire730 crews battle a blaze Sunday night at the U-Haul lot on Nanaimo Street off Blanshard (photo courtesy: Shaelyn Rea)

.@VictoriaFire730 Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Atkinson says two fires Sunday night the U-Haul location on Nanaimo St. were far enough apart to be deemed suspicious. Atkinson says investigators believe two dumpster fires in Fernwood last night -- were also intentionally set #yyj

2/2 While being supportive of this event know that #Loacl730 will not be participating in the Crowd Management Team with Victoria Police Department and we are not supportive of @EsquimaltFire participating in crowd management activities within the City of Victoria. #yyjnews #iaff

1/2 #Loacl730 supports the rally downtown today and the citizens right to peacefully demonstrate within our city. We remind everyone to wear a mask if possible, maintain appropriate physical distancing and wash your hands while taking part in this gathering. #yyjnews #iaff