Since we're all supposed to be spending more time at home lately, now is a good time to check your smoke/CO alarms and make sure your home escape plan is up to date!

When faced with a widespread and evolving situation, misinformation can propagate quickly and hinder everyone’s safety. Heard something that raises an eyebrow? Click to BCCDC.ca for the most current & correct information on #covid19 including what to do if sick.

We appreciate your support #vancouver . Day in and day out you’re there cheering us on! We couldn’t be more proud to work for such an amazing city #vanfirerescue #thankyou #lowercallvolume #covid_19 #weareinthistogether

Hey #vancouver ! Are you at home with children? Spread safety messages on social media and tag Vancouver Fire Rescue Services ! We would love to see what you come up with! Topics include - smoke alarms, home safety checks, hot liquids, burns, kitchen safety, fire escape plan. #SafetyFirst

Thank you BC Nurses’ Union and all #FrontLineHeroes for your tireless effort! #Vancouver residents applaud the amazing work you do to keep us safe 👏 🚨 #StayHome #FlattenTheCurve #HealthCareHeroes Kennedy Stewart Darrell Reid City of Vancouver

Proper hand hygiene is one of the best defences against disease the we have. Also called “universal precautions” in the medical field. #washyourhands #vancouver ! Do your part to maintain a healthy lifestyle - eat well, exercise, sleep, and have a positive attitude.

As some of you may have heard, BC is doing a great job @ #flatteningthecurve this does not go unnoticed and is truly appreciated by everyone on the front lines! YOU ARE #savinglives ! YOU ARE #heroes. Let’s get through this #together ! #we #can #flattenthecurve by #stayinghome

Having a Home escape plan will help to ease the stress when there’s a fire in your home. Creating and practising this plan will help to take the guessing out of how to get out of your home alive. Wherever you live, you need to know howto get out. #stayalive #getoutside

Children of Vancouver!!!! Vancouver fire would love to hear from you! Send us your fire safety drawings, show us how you and your family are keeping your home a safe place. You are all helping to reduce call volume by being knowledgeable about fire safety. Let’s spread the word!

Hey Vancouver School Board we are looking forward to hearing from the kids of Vancouver, especially our graduates of the Fire Safety House Program!

Combustible materials - something that can be ignited or burned. Wood, paper, and clothing are among many other things that fall into this category. Don’t put your home or business at risk! Clean up your property and stay safe! #safetyfirst #firehazards #helpushelpyou

Thank you e-comm for everything that you guys do. They are the calm behind the phone call. Helping to guide emergency services where they need to go. #heroes #awarenessweek #thankful

When you’re cleaning your home - don’t store unwanted materials outside around your home. Put out and bring in your garbage/recycling bins close to the time the truck arrives/leaves. Practice safe cooking inside your home. And make sure everyone knows a safe way out. #firesafety

Reminder!! Have your children submit their pictures to the email below. We can’t wait to see their creations 👩🏽‍🎨👨🏻‍🎨

This one really got going fast!!! Great job by our amazing Van Fire Fighters Vancouver Fire Rescue Services crews tonight! It’s finally wrapping up and we are sending staff home. No injuries! #prouddeputy #wow

We've lost one of our own. A fire fighter like no other After a lengthy battle with job related cancer caused by his many years protecting the citizens of #Vancouver Brother Steve Letourneau is now at peace. Our hearts are broken. Rest easy Steve, we will take it from here.

A great morning with our friends & partners Vancouver Fire Rescue Services - we work closely together to keep #Vancouver safe! #PublicSafetyMatters Vancouver Police Karen Fry Van Fire Fighters @rkaisers_VPU #VPD #VFRS

Very honoured to be at #PAFN #Pafnlaunch to raise money and awareness for families with autism.

It’s always fun showing people the work we do at Vancouver Fire Rescue Services and even more so when they are COV Councillors. They were able to see first hand the tools and skills needed to keep City of Vancouver safe. Sarah Kirby-Yung 楊瑞蘭 with the jaws of life. Great job!

As we prepare and train for a disaster or major emergency, residents in Vancouver should be prepared ahead of time as well. Having a minimum supply of food and water to cope without services for 72 hours is important for you and your household. Canada Task Force 1 #EmergencyPreparednessWeek