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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
28 Dec 2025
Never Forget 🇨🇦Chief John A. Stewart LODD 2021-12-28
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
28 Dec 2025
Never Forget 🇨🇦
Chief John A. Stewart
LODD 2021-12-28 @BurnabyFireDept
Honour Them
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
14 Oct 2025
Sign up for the Alertable app and receive notifications to take action during critical emergencies from the City of Burnaby.
Learn more: ow.ly/WYL550Xb9qI
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
14 Oct 2025
Learn more: ow.ly/7JhK50XbjH3
Thank you to our sponsors @RBC , @Tourism_Burnaby , @GlobalBC and @Miss604
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
14 Oct 2025
Gather your ghoulish crew and join us at Central Spark in Central Park on Friday, October 24 from 6 to 8 pm. It’s a Halloween celebration you won’t forget with a lively DJ dance party, spooky entertainment, photo ops, a drone light display and fireworks! 👻🌟
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
14 Oct 2025
ShakeOutBC is this Thursday. During emergencies that impact Burnaby, such as earthquakes, we’ll issue emergency notifications on Alertable (a public alerting system).
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
14 Oct 2025
Don't forget to gather your ghoulish crew and head to Central Spark for a Halloween themed fireworks show on Friday, October 24!
Learn more: Burnaby.ca/Halloween
@BurnabyFirePIO
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
Lithium-ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small place.
These batteries can overheat, start a fire, or explode if overcharged or damaged.
By learning how to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE these batteries safely, you can help prevent a fire in your home.
@CityofBurnaby
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
4 Oct 2025
@BurnabyFireDept wants to congratulate Capt. Paul Rushton on becoming Public Educator of year. He continues to exemplify our depart. core values in delivering public safety & education to the community. @CityofBurnaby @IAFF323 @bcpffa @FPOABC @IAFFCanada @NFPA @IAFF6thDistrict
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
18 Sep 2025
You’ll also learn how to create a simple and effective home fire escape plan. Make sure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
RSVP today: ow.ly/Yr6J50WZ5rR
@BurnabyFirePIO
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
24 Sep 2025
You’ll also learn how to create a simple, effective home fire escape plan to keep your family safe in an emergency. Hope to see you on on October 7, from 6-7 pm.
RSVP to attend: ow.ly/Iv3C50SpEjB
@BurnabyFirePIO
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
2 Oct 2025
Lithium-ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small place.
These batteries can overheat, start a fire, or explode if overcharged or damaged.
By learning how to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE these batteries safely, you can help prevent a fire in your home.
#FPW2025
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
2 Oct 2025
Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or simply want to be better prepared, this session is for you. Join us on Tuesday, October 7 from 6-7 pm, for Fire Prevention: Charge into Safety, a free online session that could help save lives.
RSVP now: ow.ly/Iv3C50SpEjB
@IAFF323
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
2 Oct 2025
During Fire Prevention week, learn how to safely manage lithium-ion batteries, a common source of residential fires. Create a home fire escape plan so that you’re prepared for an emergency.
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
11 Aug 2025
During hot weather, check in on family, friends and neighbours (especially older adults) to make sure they’re staying hydrated & spending time in cool spaces ☀️
If you live alone, find a buddy who can check in on you.
Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat #BCHeat
ALT Person checking on loved ones during hot weather via phone
11 Aug 2025
Environment Canada has issued Heat Warnings for Metro #Vancouver & Fraser Valley. Earlier Heat Warnings in other areas of #BC remain in place. Temperatures in these areas can pose a risk to health & safety. Take steps to stay cool. Learn more: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ev… #BCHeat #Abbotsford #Burnaby #DeltaBC, #Langley, #RichmondBC, #SurreyBC, #Coquitlam #Chilliwack #Hope #NorthVan, #WestVan @ECCCWeatherBC
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
16 Jul 2025
So much joy (sound on for the full effect!) Thanks to @BurnabyFireDept for the amazing #BurnabySchools experience for students taking summer session at Sperling. They had fun beating the heat & seeing how fire hoses and hydrants work! @BurnabyFirePIO @IAFF323
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
11 Aug 2025
Our Cooling Centres are now open, 10 am–10 pm daily, and will stay open until the extreme heat ends. All Cooling Centres are air-conditioned and are equipped with seating, drinking water, washrooms and free public Wi-Fi.
Details and locations: Burnaby.ca/extremeheat
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Burnaby Fire Department PIO/PEO retweeted
8 May 2025
Amazing day with the @BurnabyFireDept @BurnabyAbEd @BNSS @burnabyschools Youth Fire Academy 🚒🔥they had a chance to experience first hand what it takes to be a fire fighter 🧑🚒 @MayorofBurnaby @CityofBurnaby @BurnabyFirePIO @IAFF323 @bcpffa #burnaby #sd41
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