Port Alberni Fire
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The Port Alberni Fire Department, serving for over 100 years, provides fire suppression, medical, rescue and prevention services to the city and region.
Port Alberni, BC
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MVIs:
1. Post early for potential impact to travel. 📣
2. Arrive quick. Make scene safe & tend to patients. 🚒
3. Leave before investigations are complete. 🚔
So we can give an early “heads up!” But we don’t know when it’s “all clear”
Check
@DriveBC
for impacts.
Thank you. 🫶🏾
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We are aware of a significant earthquake in Alaska. We are monitoring the potential tsunami risk. The attached image shows the anticipated time of arrival of a tsunami should there be one. No action required at this time on Van Isle.
#earthquake
#tsunami
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Last night was tough. A bus carrying
@uvic
students crashed on
#BamfieldMain
. Resources from
#PAFD
,
@BC_EHS
, RCMP &
@RCAF_ARC
all responded in force. Unfortunately, 2 passengers perished on-scene. Our thoughts are with the family & friends affected.
#portalberni
#bamfield
#uvic
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The tsunami threat to Vancouver Island continues to be evaluated. Should it be determined that there is a threat the primary digital communication will come from VoyentAlert! Link here:
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Our flag has been lowered to half-mast as we mourn the loss of
@BCGovFireInfo
Firefighter Devyn Gale who passed away while fighting a wildfire near Revelstoke. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and co-workers of FF Gale. Rest In Peace.
#LODD
#BCWildfire
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We are aware of a major earthquake in Alaska and are awaiting further details regarding if there is a tsunami threat. At this time there is NO action required for Vancouver Island.
#earthquake
#tsunami
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While analysis continues on the potential threat to Vancouver Island it is important to note that should it be determined that there is a tsunami threat it would take in excess of 3 hours for it to reach VI. Please be patient and stand by.
#tsunami
#earthquake
#vancouverisland
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Deputy Chief Wes Patterson is receiving his ride home today in Engine 1 after giving 8 years of service with the Port Alberni Fire Department and 32 years of service with the Thornhill FD.
Enjoy your retirement, Deputy Chief Patterson!
#portalberni
#PAFD
#happyretirement
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Inside the cab of PAFD E-5 w/
@ccvfd5920
,
@slvfd_ca
,
@BeaverCreekVFD
,
#AVRS
,
@BCRCMP
,
@BC_EHS
,
@_BCCOS
& others as we tip our cap to everyone
@VanIslandHealth
& all essential workers who are banding together in our time of need. Thank you! We love you!
#WestCoastGeneral
#COVID19
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@ 6pm Cpt. Ed Francoeur will begin his last scheduled shift with
@portalbernifire
Cpt. Francoeur joined PAFD on June 16, 1992. Over the past 27 yrs he has served his community with pride & has assisted many in their time of need.
Tonight we congratulate you on your retirement.
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Crews are working hard and continue to make good progress containing the fire. No structures are currently threatened.
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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This morning, Cpt Randy Thoen is finishing up his last shift with PAFD before his crew drives him home in E-5.
Cpt Thoen has served his community with pride for more than 25 years and will be missed at the Fire Hall.
Enjoy your retirement Cpt Thoen!
#PAFD
#happyretirement
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The PAFD flag has been lowered as we mourn the loss of a Wildland Firefighter who was assigned to the Donnie Creek Wildfire near Fort St. John.
Our thoughts are with the friends, families and coworkers of the fallen Firefighter.
#restinpeace
#BCWildfire
I am devastated to learn that we have lost another wildfire fighter. My heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of this front-line hero.
This news comes soon after the death of Devyn Gale and has shaken those bravely fighting fires right now.
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At 5pm Chief Fire Prevention Officer Rick Newberry will be driven home in E5 at the end of his shift and his 20+ year career with PAFD.
We will miss Rick’s experience, wisdom & witty sense of humour around the Fire Hall.
Enjoy your retirement CFPO Newberry!
#happyretirement
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It has been determined that there is no tsunami threat to Vancouver Island as per the NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
#tsunami
#earthquake
#vancouverisland
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PAFD crews working hard to hold the fire. No structures threatened at this time.
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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Below is from the Tsunami Warning System. The threat to BC/Vancouver Island continues to be evaluated.
#earthquake
#tsunami
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PAFD is on the scene of a fire south of Tebo Ave in Roger Creek Park. There is no threat to structures at this time.
#portalberni
#BCWildfire
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It has been determined that there is NO THREAT to BC as result of the Alaskan earthquake.
#earthquake
#tsunami
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Update: Both fires are now knocked down and crews are dealing with hotspots at both locations.
(Fire near West Coast General pictured from earlier)
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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On Wednesday there will be a procession in honour of
@slvfd_ca
's Lt. Suits who died in the line of duty on July 16. If you wish to pay respects along the 125 km route we ask that you please practice physical distancing. Details in the article.
#LODD
#SproatLake
#VancouverIsland
Procession Wednesday to honour late Sproat Lake firefighter
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Our flag has been lowered to half-mast in honour of former
@cityportalberni
Mayor,
@ACRDgov
Chair,
@UBCM
President &
@BCLegislature
MLA Gillian Trumper who passed away Oct 11. Trumper was the 1st female to be bestowed the honour of Freedom of the City. Rest in Peace.
#portalberni
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A cat found itself wedged between 2 buildings on 3rd Ave. After attempting many techniques a pneumatic lifting back was lowered to push 1 wall just enough to free the cat & lifted to safety. Thanks to
@BC_SPCA
, Bute St Vet & Central Island Vet Hospital for your help.
#portalberni
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Rigs & FFs from
@BeaverCreekVFD
,
@ccvfd5920
&
@slvfd_ca
are en route to Kelowna to assist w/ fires
PAFD has been asked by BCWS to respond to wildfires in our region and we will respond to any mutual aid requests from our neighbouring depts.
#onevalley
#oneprovince
#BCWildfire
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PAFD on the scene of two wildfires. One just west of West Coast General Hospital. Knocked down.
Second being actioned at the end of Cherry Creek Rd (pictured)
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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PAFD is aware of 2 fires south of Pt. Alb Hwy. Fires are outside of PAFD protection area.
@BCGovFireInfo
on scene and have command of the scene with additional resources responding. No risk to any structures at this time. Updates will come from BCWS.
#portalberni
#BCWildfire
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After early reporting by Port Alberni RCMP and quick action by the Duty Crew the fire in Dry Creek Park is now out.
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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The second Sunday of each September is designated to remember Firefighters, like Lt. Ron Suits of
@slvfd_ca
, who have died in the line of duty. Please take a moment to remember all who have passed in service to their communities.
#LODD
@CanFirefighters
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From all of us at PAFD we wish you a very happy NYE! However you celebrate tonight please do so safely. Thanks to the crews, and to their families, who are working tonight and throughout the holidays instead of being home with those they love. May 2022 bring health and happiness.
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PAFD, Port Alberni
@rcmpgrcpolice
&
@RCM_SAR
welcoming the
@HMCSOTTAWA
into Port Alberni.
#HMCSOttawa
#portalberni
#welcome
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Congratulations to F/C Pley on his appointment as CAO of the City of Port Alberni.
@PleyTim
@cityportalberni
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Please join us in thanking Cpt. Nadig for his 30+ years of service and wishing him a happy retirement!
#portalberni
#PAFD
#retirement
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PAFD is aware of the fire N. of Lacy Lake Rd.
@BCGovFireInfo
is on scene w/ multiple crews. Though smoke is highly visible from Port Alberni, there’s no risk to the community at this time. Unless there is a significant change PAFD won’t be making additional updates.
#BCWildfire
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Our deepest condolences to
@slvfd_ca
and family/friends of the fallen firefighter.
#sproatlake
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Both wildfires in Port Alberni are now out. All crews are returning to station.
#portalberni
#BCWildfire
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Our flags fly @ half-mast today in observance of
@CanFirefighters
National Memorial Day. Please take a moment to remember 3 Alberni Valley heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
#SLVFD
FF Kulczycki,
@ccvfd5920
DC Brick &
#PAFD
FF Beaudoin.
#portalberni
#LODD
#albernivalley
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Significant Update:
#BCWildfire
has declared the
#LoonLakeRoad
Fire as Under Control.
Hats off to
@BCGovFireInfo
&
@mosaicforests
crews for their hard work to achieve this result. Crews will continue to stay on scene to mop up the fire which may take days.
#portalberni
#ACRD
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Welcome
@WoundWarriorCA
to the Alberni Valley! Come join them at the Royal Canadian Legion Alberni Valley
#293
for dinner at 6!
#woundedwarriors
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Fire is knocked down. A small crew will remain on scene for now & the duty crew will check on the scene periodically.
Thanks to
@BeaverCreekVFD
@ccvfd5920
@slvfd_ca
&
@BCGovFireInfo
as well as all PAFD personnel for fire suppression.
Thanks to Salvation Army for feeding FFs
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Yesterday AV Fire Depts raised $1800.00 in the Rally, Riley Williams won $900.00!! David Ness won launch pass donated by the
@PAPortAuthority
. There was $225.00 donated directly to the
@WoundWarriorCA
cause. Thank you to all who participated, hope to see you again next year!
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It has been confirmed that there is NO tsunami threat to Vancouver Island.
#tsunami
#earthquake
#vancouverisland
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Our flag has been lowered to half-mast in honour of the
@BurnabyRCMP
Officer who has been killed in the line of duty today. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues.
#RestInPeace
#RCMP
#Burnaby
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A big thanks to
@sportscardiobc
who this week ran a number of tests on nearly all of our Firefighters as part of a First Responder Cardiac, Research, Education and Early Detection Program.
#FRCREED
#PAFD
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2/2: Two cats unfortunately passed away in the fire. A third cat was found in a smoke filled room. Crews were able to rescue the unresponsive cat and revived him using a specialized oxygen mask. Crews from PAFD,
@ccvfd5920
&
@slvfd_ca
worked together to suppress the fire.
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PAFD has stopped the spread of a brush fire near the corner of 4th Ave and Redford St. No structures are threatened at this time.
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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PAFD on scene of an industrial fire in the 4000 block of Stamp Ave. Stamp Ave will be closed in both directions.
#portalberni
#structurefire
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Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with the friends, colleagues and family of Cst. O’Brien. Our flag remains at half-mast in Cst. O’Brien’s honour.
#LODD
#RCMP
Motorists, please be advised that the funeral procession for Constable Rick O'Brien will be departing from Coquitlam shortly, heading east through Maple Ridge via Lougheed Hwy and Dewdney Trunk Road, until arrival in Abbotsford. Thank you for your patience and your support.
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PAFD &
@ccvfd5920
are on the scene of a structure fire in the 3700 block of Bishop Crescent. Fire is now knocked down. Bishop is closed between Haslam Dr and Grieve Rd
#structurefire
#portalberni
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PAFD working to contain a wildfire off Scott Kenny Trail. Please avoid the area.
#bcwildfire
#portalberni
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PAFD on scene at a structure fire in the 2600 block of 3rd Ave. 3rd Ave blocked SB.
#structurefire
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Both fires in Dry Creek Park are now out. Additional small fires behind the Friendship Centre and at Harbour Quay were also attended to by crews and extinguished. Conditions are extremely dry.
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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Some good news. A tsunami is NOT expected.
Now please remember to:
Wash Your Hands
Cough Into Your Elbow
Practice Social Distancing
Be Kind
#tsunami
#COVID
#onethingatatime
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The tsunami risk to British Columbia continues to be evaluated. A reminder that if there were to be a tsunami it would not arrive at northern Vancouver Island until after 5pm. No action aside from being prepared with a grab & go bag.
#earthquake
#tsunami
#vancouverisland
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The tsunami advisory is expected to stay in place for many hours. Inundation from a tsunami is NOT EXPECTED. There are reports from Hawaii of boats being pushed onto docks from the tsunami. Please avoid beaches & marinas.
#tsunami
#portalberni
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PAFD on the scene of a
#BCWildfire
in Dry Creek Park near Anderson Ave. No homes are threatened at this time.
#PortAlberni
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PAFD responding to a rollover MVI on Carmanah Mainline near Francis Lake. Expect delays.
#portalberni
#MVI
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An Emerg Ops Centre is being stood up in the Alberni Valley to evaluate the risk and take action as necessary after a volcanic eruption may have produced a tsunami. NO ACTION REQ at this time for PA. Download if you haven’t already.
#tsunami
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PAFD continues to make progress on the Roger Creek Fire. Smoke is highly visible throughout the valley. No threat to structures at this time.
#portalberni
#BCWildfire
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PAFD is clearing after responding to a sunken boat off of Canal Beach. Two patients were retrieved from the water by
@rcmpgrcpolice
. Patients are in the care of
@BC_EHS
.
@RCM_SAR
also responded to the incident.
#portalberni
#mayday
#teamwork
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EMBC: Earthquake is being evaluated for
#BC
specific info. The risk assessment process includes confirmed observation of a generated tsunami. After confirmation experts then determine the tsunami threat level & possible wave arrival times. Info will be shared as soon as available
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PAFD is on the scene of a fire in Dry Creek approximately in line with 16th Ave. Smoke from the fire is highly visible. No structures are threatened at this time.
#portalberni
#BCWildfire
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The initial reports out of Alaska are that the water level did rise to a maximum of .7 feet above the tide. The threat to BC continues to be evaluated by EMBC.
#earthquake
#tsunami
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We have a couple of our newest Fire Chiefs in the building. Chief Abi is joining us from
@jp2schoolPA
& Chief Clarissa from
@DunnElem
Next stop is to meet their new boss,
@SharieMinions
, at
@cityportalberni
#FireChiefForADay
#PortAlberni
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PAFD & BC Wildfire are on the scene of a
#BCWildfire
adjacent to Roger Creek near Victoria Dr N. No threat to structures at this time.
#portalberni
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The fire at Dry Creek Park is out. PAFD,
@BCGovFireInfo
&
@ccvfd5920
are on the scene of a wildfire in Roger Creek Park south of Broughton St. No structures are threatened at this time. Smoke is highly visible. 1 cat is being treated by
@BC_SPCA
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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We really cannot thank the NI911 dispatchers enough. Each and every call we respond to they are the unsung heroes. On the worst day of people’s lives they calm the situation and provide us with the accurate information we need to respond quickly and efficiently.
#ThankYou
#1Team
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From our family to yours, the Port Alberni Fire Department wishes you a safe and fun Canada Day weekend! See you at the parade on Monday.
#CanadaDay
#family
#portalberni
#longweekend
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Our flag is at half-mast today in honour of
@BeaverCreekVFD
Asst. Chief Jones.
#restinpeace
#beavercreek
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Josephine Street remains closed as crews put out hot spots after a structure fire that spread into nearby trees & RVs. Thanks to the hard work of PAFD,
@ccvfd5920
,
@slvfd_ca
&
@BeaverCreekVFD
there is no further risk.
#structurefire
#hupacasath
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Looking for a COVID-19 friendly event to do today supporting a great cause? Participate in this event starting at Clutesi Haven Marina between 12-3 pm supporting
@WoundWarriorCA
#woundedwarriors
#albernivalley
#portalberni
FDs:
@BeaverCreekVFD
,
@ccvfd5920
,
@slvfd_ca
& PAFD
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PAFD,
@BeaverCreekVFD
,
@ccvfd5920
&
@slvfd_ca
are on the scene of a structure fire on Harbour Road. Please give way to inbound emergency vehicles.
#structurefire
#portalberni
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It is hand sanitizer we promise!
Big thanks to
@TofinoBrewCo
for hooking us up with these growlers and spray bottles of hand sanitizer before we ran out.
It's with community-minded partners like
#TBC
that we will get through this.
#cheers
#cleanhands
#tofinobrewing
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2021 Key Stats:
All Calls:
2017: 1492
2018: 1605
2019: 1572
2020: 1281
2021: 1989
Structure Fires:
2017: 29
2018: 34
2019: 44
2020: 29
2021: 50
MVIs:
2017: 177
2018: 159
2019: 173
2020: 137
2021: 178
Medical First Responder:
2017: 786
2018: 872
2019: 832
2020: 544
2021: 1141
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At Port Alberni Fire Department we are thankful for the great people of the communities that we serve. Today Rylan & Hudson stopped in with their own special message which was very much appreciated.
#thanksgiving
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Tonight Port Alberni Fire Department will make our debut on
@hellfireheroes
Tune in at 7pm tonight to watch on
@DiscoveryCanada
#PAFD
#portalberni
#structurefire
TONIGHT: A home burns in Port Alberni, but the visibility is very low.
@HellireHeroes
tonight at 10ET | 7PT.
#HellfireHeroes
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We are presently monitoring an earthquake and tsunami analysis. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Russia. We will pass on more information as it comes in. No action required by residents at this time.
#earthquake
Tsunami Info Stmt: M7.8 East Of Kuril Islands 1949PDT Mar 24: Event is being reviewed to determine threat to CA,OR,WA,BC,and AK
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PAFD just arriving on scene at a fire in Roger Creek. No structures threatened at this time.
#portalberni
#BCWildfire
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The wildfire has experienced no growth this morning & none expected.
A
@BCGovFireInfo
Unit Crew has arrived. Due to more ground Firefighters there will be less helo ops.
Next update around 6pm unless there is a significant change.
#portalberni
#acrd
#BCHwy4
#BCWildfire
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PAFD,
@ccvfd5920
&
@BCGovFireInfo
are on the scene of two fires south of the city. No structures are threatened.
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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Check out our friends in
@BeaverCreekVFD
in this clip!
#beavercreek
On tonight's episode, Wildland firefighters work in the dark on a steep cliff to keep a fire from spreading.
Watch
#HellfireHeroes
on
@DiscoveryCanada
at 10ET | 7PT
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The journey is long and we are only at the beginning. We are here to take each step with you.
#truthandreconciliation
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The fire is now out thanks to hard work from PAFD,
@BeaverCreekVFD
,
@ccvfd5920
&
@slvfd_ca
. Redford St is now reopened.
#portalberni
#structurefire
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Some of the PAFD in attendance at today’s remembrance ceremony in
#PortAlberni
Thank you to all who have served and especially to those who died so that we may have the freedom we enjoy today.
#CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget
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Despite the steep terrain and significant volume of fire on arrival the Duty Crew was able to initially hold and then extinguish the fire in Dry Creek Park. Crews will return in the morning to monitor for any hot spots in the already burnt area.
#BCWildfire
#PortAlberni
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PAFD on the scene of a
#BCWildfire
in Roger Creek Park off Scott Kenny Trail. Please avoid the area.
#portalberni
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PAFD on the scene of a small fire in the 4000 block of Stamp Ave. No structures are threatened but smoke may be visible.
#BCWildfire
#portalberni
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PAFD responding to a natural gas line break on Anderson Ave between Neill Street & Bruce Street. Please consider taking an alternate route.
#portalberni
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PAFD’s flag is lowered to half-mast honouring Jim Sawyer who has passed. Jim retired from the
@cityportalberni
after serving as City Manager & then was elected as Mayor. Jim was honoured with Freedom of the City. Our thoughts are with Mr. Sawyer’s family and friends at this time.
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Shout out to
@cityportalberni
Works Dept. At this hr main arteries that we travel when responding to emergencies are relatively clear. Thank you!
Snow is forecasted through the rest of the day. If you have to drive please do so with caution.
#BCStorm
#PortAlberni
#SnowDay
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Masks save lives. PAFD personnel will now be wearing masks anytime we are indoors and may encounter employees or the public. We hope you’ll consider doing the same.
#MaskUp
#COVID19BC
#WearAMask
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Great teamwork by PAFD, Coombs FD, PA RCMP,
@BCHwyPatrol
, Oceanside RCMP,
@MainroadMIsland
&
@BC_EHS
on this MVI. While the
#bchwy4
now open from the heli landing zone at the brake check it may still be closed in Cathedral Grove. Check
@DriveBC
for updates.
#portalberni
#coombs
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Thank you Port Alberni RCMP for your quick response and arrest of a suspect in relation to this morning’s fire.
#BCWildfire
#PortAlberni
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