PORT COQUITLAM FIRE/RESCUE

November 13, 1992

The Fire Department is a public service arm of the City of Port Coquitlam.

The Fire Department has 59 members: 2 senior staff, 2 office staff, 2 Fire

Prevention Officers, one Training Officer, fifty-two Fire Officers and Fire
Fighters.

The Fire Department responded to 1,800 Fire, Medical, Hazardous Materials
calls in the last 12 months.

The Fire Department is dedicated to provide:

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support and protection during emergencies and disasters either man-
made or natural.

the extinguishment of fires and reduction of property loss.

assistance to the public on medical emergencies and vehicle
accidents.

fire safety and Bylaw inspections on all commercial & industrial
properties.

participation in health, trade, and fire safety fairs.

fire safety programs and puppet shows to approximately 5,000
preschool and elementary children.

counselling programs to juvenile fire setters and their families.

SUMMARY OF CALLS

AS OF AS OF
FROM JAN/01 OCT /31/1992 OCT/31/1991

TOTAL FIRE CALLS 558 7OL
TOTAL DOLLAR LOSS $408,530 $656,960

TOTAL M.E.S.A. CALLS 737 701

TOTAL OTHER CALLS 1121 N/A

TOTAL OF ALL CALLS 1,406 1,402
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F.P.0.'s PAGED OUT 9 27

CLASS I CALL OUTS 9 N/A