On Thursday December 24th, Fire Chief Allan Stebbing from the District of Hudsons Hope Fire Department donated a consignment of fire fighter personal protective equipment to Firefighters Without Borders Canada. This event was held at VF&RS Fire Hall #18 with Directors Randy Dubbert and Brian Hutchinson in attendance. Thanks to the crew at #18 for their support and assistance with this event.

On January 21st, Firefighters Without Borders Canada has deployed a 26 person team to El Salvador as part of our annual deployments working with the Cuerpo de Bomberos de El Salvador. This team is comprised of 14 fire fighters, 2 subject matter experts (Tech Rescue & ICS), a group of 4 recent graduates of the Justice Institute of BC, Fire & Safety Academy who are on a scholarship program in place between FWB Canada and the JIBC, and 4 individuals compiling a documentary on FWB Canada operations.

On April 24th 25th 2010 YOLO RACING and car will be on display at the the Outdoor Adventure Travel Show/Off Road Adventures Pavilion, at the Vancouver Convention Center, The show boasts 20,000 visitors over the two day period.  Firefighters without Borders will be at the event from 10-5pm on both days to promote Yolo Racing and provide information about the FWB Canada organization.  There will be an opportunity for the public to have their photos taken in the Race car on a donation basis, this money will be divided between FWB Canada and Local 18s Fire Fighters' charitable society. 

On the Saturday 24th Yolo Racing will be presenting Fire Fighters Without Borders Canada with a cheque presentation from their 2009 drive-a-thon.  There will be a photo opportunity  with FWB Canada, and the race team.

Firefighters Without Borders Canada acknowledges and mourns the death of Julian Aguilar of the Cuerpo de Bomberos De El Salvador. This line of duty death took place at an agricultural warehouse, two members of the CBES were making entry when a building collapse occured. The other Bombero suffered severe burns but is expected to recover. Our best wishes go to the families of both men.

On March 16th, 14 members of Firefighters Without Borders Canada will depart for Phuket Thailand. The group includes 5 fire fighters, 3 from Richmond Fire/Rescue (Fred Klomp, Al McGrath, Jason Pinkney) and 2 from Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services (Flynn lamont, Don Robinson). The Team will deliver and provide training o...n a consignment of brand new AED's purchased in memory of Noah yelizarov who lost his life while travelling in Thailand in October 2004. A large group of family and friends form part of this team to see the completion of "Noahs Journey 2010"

On April 24th 25th 2010 YOLO RACING and car was on display at the the Outdoor Adventure Travel Show/Off Road Adventures Pavilion, at the Vancouver Convention Center, The show was a great success.  Firefighters without Borders had pesonnel on hand to promote Yolo Racing and provide information about the FWB Canada organization.  There was an opportunity for the public to have their photos taken in the Race car on a donation basis, this money will be divided between FWB Canada and Local 18s Fire Fighters' charitable society. 

On the Saturday 24th Yolo Racing presented Fire Fighters Without Borders Canada with a cheque presentation from their 2009 drive-a-thon.  Thank-you to all of our volunteers over the weekend.  FWB Canada looks forward to the continuing partnership with YOLO Racing. Good luck in the Tecate-Score Baja 1000 race series 2010.

Follow this link to be part of the 2010 Baja 1000 Drive-A-Thon

On April 24th 25th 2010 YOLO RACING and car was on display at the the Outdoor Adventure Travel Show/Off Road Adventures Pavilion, at the Vancouver Convention Center, The show was a great success.  Firefighters without Borders had pesonnel on hand to promote Yolo Racing and provide information about the FWB Canada organization.  There was an opportunity for the public to have their photos taken in the Race car on a donation basis, this money will be divided between FWB Canada and Local 18s Fire Fighters' charitable society. 

On the Saturday 24th Yolo Racing presented Fire Fighters Without Borders Canada with a cheque presentation from their 2009 drive-a-thon.  Thank-you to all of our volunteers over the weekend.  FWB Canada looks forward to the continuing partnership with YOLO Racing. Good luck in the Tecate-Score Baja 1000 race series 2010. Follow the link to be part of the 2010 Baja 1000 Drive-A-Thon

On Monday May 10, 2010 The Terminal City Club and the Prime Minister was honoring the efforts of Firefighters Without Borders Canada (FWBC). "With selfless determination, these fire professionals are working to save lives and improve public safety in developing countries".

Follow Link to Read Commendation 

Please be advised that the Firefighters Without Borders Canada 2010 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for July 6th at 1830hrs. Location: Firefighters Club (6515 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC). Membership dues of $25 are due at the AGM, those members who have deployed in 2010 have already paid, all others must pay at the AGM to be eligible to vote and run for office.

Call for Nominations: FWB Canada is calling for individuals to run for the 8 Director positions that are up for election. See the attached documents for Director responsibilities and roles. Nominees are to submit a 125 word candidate statement along with their intention to run by July 1st, 2010 2400hrs. Please forward this to Brian Hutchinson (brian@iaff18.org).

Agenda for AGM    Policies & Procedures Amendments    Directors Roles & Responsibilities