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Welcome to Victoria BC Fire Fighters Union, Local
730.
Coming Up:
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It's
almost time for the much anticipated
2009 Fire Fighter Calendar.
Thanks to all those who came out in support, and attended
the event August 16, 2008 at the Sticky Wicket Roof-Top.
For
more information on the calendar and the events,
click here.
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Recent Events:
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Firebells
and Fanfair
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Thousands
of spectators were out on August 3, 2008 for the unavailing
of the new Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial followed by a parade
of approximately 80 historical Fire Fighter Apparatus from all
over the Pacific Northwest. The unavailing took place just outside
of Victoria City Hall, and was well attended by members of the
public, public officials, and various fire departments. Also,
as a part of the 150th celebrations, the Victoria Fire Department
participated in the Ceremony of the Flags in conjuction with
the Victoria Police and HMCS Quadra. Please visit the gallery
for photos from the events.
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Fire
1015 Moss Street
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Dispatch
received multiple calls reporting a structure fire at 1718hrs
on June 23, 2008. Upon arrival there was heavy smoke coming
from the roof and attic area of the large three and a half
story, multi suited heritage home. Victoria called for mutual
aid from Saanich and Oak Bay Fire Departments, and this incident
was attended by 5 engines, 2 ladders, 1 rescue and 1 command
vehicle, totaling 44 fire fighters.
This
fire was approached with an offensive attack from the interior
and exterior. Due to this aggressive attack and the excellent
firefighting of all crews, this fire was brought under control
in a fairly timely fashion.
There
was extensive fire damage to the attic area and very extensive
water damage to every floor below that, but there were no
injuries, and the cause is still under investigation. The
total dollar loss estimate is approximately $500,000.
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For
more photos, please visit the gallery.
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Fire
Fighters held the annual Boot Drive for Muscular Distrophy
over the weekend of May 23rd. Greater Victoria Fire Fighters
raised $63,842.00 for this worthwhile cause!
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Fire
Fighters 's Rick Long, Rick Brown, Colin Ward and Gord
Taylor.
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31st
Annual IAFF Hockey Tournament
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Thank
you to everyone who participated in, volunteered for, and
supported the 31st Annual IAFF Hockey Tournament April 8-11.
The tournament, attended by 47 teams from western Canada was
a huge success, mostly due to the many hours of hard work
by the event organizers Jeremy Wilson and Jamie Lund.
For
those teams who participated and would still like to obtain
their team photos, please visit Gordon
Lee Photography and he can email you an order form.
Check
back later for tournament results.
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2008
"A Division" Champions - Kamloops
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