Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS
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VFRS Deputy Chief Operations. Dad, Husband. Advocate for the notion that “an ounce of data is worth a thousand pounds of opinion” ~ Ashish Jha.
Joined April 2020
We need to take action on protecting communities. I will continue to advocate all levels of government to regulate these devices. Since Jan 2023, 70 injuries and 6 deaths as a result of these type of devices. @VanFireRescue
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At 11:30am VFRS responded to a fire. Fire was contained by the sprinkler and put out by VFRS. 1 occupant was taken to hospital with severe burns to upper body. Investigation shows a Lockable Lighter set the occupants' clothes then quickly spread to the room. #banlockablelighters
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. @VanFireRescue on scene at a working fire near 2nd Ave/McLean Dr. Crews rescued one resident and a cat from the burning unit. Resident is being treated by @BC_EHS Great work by our crews to limit the spread of this fire. This is still an active incident. @IAFF18
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We're seeing a growing number of fires caused by e-bikes & e-scooters in London & already more this year than we saw in the whole of 2022🔥 Always use the correct charger for your product & buy an official one from a reputable seller #ChargeSafe⚡ https://t.co/A0EHKgQSti
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Our @VanFireRescue crews are on scene at a 2nd alarm fire on West 1st and Cook St. Large industrial warehouse building on the west end of Olympic Village. @IAFF18
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This video shows how quickly a fire can spread to a building when starting on the outside.
Footage from a fire at the back of a restaurant contained yesterday. Thx to our members for their swift action containing the blaze. Wishing the business owners well and grateful that there were no injuries. #news #canada #vancouver #vanpoli
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Firefighters on scene on the 300 blk of E Hastings for smoke coming from the roof of a building.
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Thank you @VancouverPD and @VanFireRescue Fire Investigators our city is safer tonight!
Thanks to our partners at @VancouverPD
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Thanks to our partners at @VancouverPD
#VPDNews: A man has been charged after four arsons were lit in the downtown core during the overnight hours between March 27 and 28. Curtis Rabochenko, 51, has been charged with four counts of arson causing damage to property. https://t.co/7ToEA00qdf
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The dangers of rechargeable batteries present themselves when overcharged, modified or anyway altered. This battery was charged with an incompatible charger, overheated and caught fire in an SRO. Thankfully only minor damage and no injuries this time. @BC_FireSafety
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Crews will be on scene for a couple more hours. Fire is well established in the structure and it is unsafe for crews to enter. No reported injuries
#Breaking Heavy fire conditions continue on this 2nd alarm fire on E Broadway. @VanFireRescue @IAFF18
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RT 🔥FDNY🔥 Anything moving that fast with that many horns… i’d be moving too. bystander recorded pre-arrival / arrival video of FDNY crews pulling up on scene at the 3-alarm fire on Mott Street in Manhattan. #firefighter #firefighters
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Well done @PortMoodyFR
🚒 Port Moody Fire Rescue responded to a 2nd Alarm Fire today up in the East hill area. 🚒 Quick tactics and excellent training helped us knock down this fire quickly. Everyone, including the family pets, made it out safe! #portmoody #fire #petoxygenmask
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A fire that spread from tents to a nearby building has Vancouver's fire chief pleading for more help to prevent a tragedy.
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A tent fire in the #DTES has spread to a building. Multiple propane tanks on site. This is not a safe environment for the residents in the area, those living in the tents and the responders. @VanFireRescue @IAFF18
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Our crews rescued one person from 600 block Gore Ave this morning at this structure fire. Resident transported to hospital for smoke inhalation. @VanFireRescue @IAFF18
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Great job early this morning by @VanFireRescue. Occupants were rescued by ladder while crews entered to search for missing occupants and attack the fire. One missing occupant found and escorted to safety. Everyone made it out safe. Fire is now out.
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Believe it or not, running into burning buildings is not the most dangerous part of a being a firefighter 🏚️🔥 Pleased to see the announcement this week that #firefighters now have increased presumptive cancer coverage 👍🏼 https://t.co/dEOjMd7rd9
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Congratulations Chief Kaye
Pleased to announce another @SaanichFire promotion. Michael Kaye to Deputy Chief - Operations. Chief Kaye is a well respected 24 year SFD member and we couldn’t be more proud as he takes this next step in his career. All the best MK, you will be great. @saanich
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Reminder about the potential fire risk with rechargeable and lithium ion batteries: From Jan '21 to Aug '22 battery fires have caused 34 fires, 7 injuries, 5 fatalities, accounting for $12,200,000 in damage. https://t.co/PtR7kkNS2c
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