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Fire services, standards and reporting

Last updated on April 19, 2023

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) provides:

Applicable legislation and codes
Firefighter standards and training
Fire incident reporting
Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner (LAFC)
Fire service awards

Fire legislation, regulations, and codes

Fire safety and prevention is governed by legislation and regulations.

Standards and training

Firefighter standards and training are managed by the Office of the Fire Commissioner.

Fire incident reporting

Specific fires are legally required to be reported.

Fire service awards

Firefighters and citizens may be eligible for awards.

Local Assistants to the Fire Commissioner

This role supports the Fire Commissioner in administration of fire legislation.

Education and social media resources

Emergency education programs and toolkits to build awareness in your community.

Contact the Office of the Fire Commissioner

Ask a question or get more information about fire safety, prevention and education.

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.