Chilliwack Firefighters Charitable Society

We would like to congratulate POC Captain, Gary Goll and POC Firefighter, Richard Grosvenor on their retirement after 31 years of service with the Chilliwack Fire Department Both Gary and Richard have chosen to leave the fire department the same way they started, entering retirement together. Thank you for your hard work, commitment and dedication to the Chilliwack Fire Department and to your community for 31 years. We now have some big shoes to fill! ... We wish you both the very best in your retirements! #firefighters #firefamily #brothers #chilliwack #fireservice #firedepartment #captain #brave #dedication #retirement #welldeserved

#Repost @diamondcrescent This upcoming Friday may be commonly known as Black Friday, but we're calling it Bright Friday! Why? Our current COVID pandemic has really cut down on the places we can go for fun outings, so we've decided to open this Friday, November 27 rather than usual 1st of December to give perhaps stir-crazy Chilliwack residents a change of scenery. What a convenient way for your household's bubble to get some entertainment while staying inside your vehicle...'s metal and glass bubble! Our show is better than ever this year, except for one thing: no candy canes. Sorry, but we're trying to keep things as safe as possible for you. We're still taking donations in our cash box, or you can donate online and contact-free to @ChwkFireCharity. Visit www.diamondcrescent.com for more info. #sharechilliwack #chilliwack #christmas #lights https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBP4SjnbYE/?igshid=gklaq6ci46g2

Every year, at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather to stand in honour of all the men and women who have fallen. Together, we take a moment of silence to mark the sacrifice of the men and women who have fallen while serving their country, and to acknowledge the courage of those who still serve. Due to current provincial health guidelines, there will be no formal processions in Chilliwack, and we respectfully ask that you help keep our vetera...ns safe by staying home and watching a virtual ceremony this year. Stay safe everyone. Lest we forget This picture was taken last year at Sappers Memorial Park Cenotaph of your local @chwkfirehonourguard Photo Credit: @umbrellatreephotography #remembranceday #2020 #firefighters #honourguard #lestweforget #neverforget #canada

Friendly reminder to SLOW DOWN This school year may look a little different but the rules remain the same. Obey speed limits in school zones. Watch for kids on the roadway and do not pass a stopped school bus. Let's keep our kids and community safe! #staysafe #firstdayofschool #schoolzone #besafe #cityofchilliwack #schooldistrict33 #chilliwack #drivesafe

Ladder company 118 making its way across the Brooklyn Bridge 19 years ago. We will never forget the innocent lives that were lost that day. #september11 #neverforget #911 #firefighter

HELP THOSE IN NEED BY WEARING A MASK! Local 2826 will soon be selling face masks 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. Place your order today! Email [email protected] Proceeds will be going to help fund a Mexico house build trip that members will be volunteering their time to do (when covid permits) and local charities. Chilliwack Fire Department Chilliwack Firefighters Association Local 2826

Something we get asked a lot as firefighters is "how much does all of that stuff weigh". The answers can vary, but once you get the turnout gear, boots, gloves, SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), mask helmet and tools on and ready to go, a firefighter can carry up to an extra 80 lbs with them. Firefighter Kevin Sexsmith has been with the Chilliwack Fire Department for 6 years, currently serving out of Hall 4 and is one of our CISM directors. Kevin is modeling for us... to show just what it takes to stay healthy, fit and ready to carry the equipment necessary to fight fires and serve our community. Thank you @ff_sexsmith for your service #proudlyservingourcommunity #chilliwackfiredepartment #firefighter #chilliwack #canadianfirefighters #firetruck #stayfit #stayhealthy #publiceducation

For 40 years Firefighter Barry Anderson has proudly served the City of Chilliwack. Tonight marks Barry’s last practice with Hall 4. We would like to wish Barry a very happy and healthy retirement! Thank you for your service! City of Chilliwack Chilliwack Fire Department #chilliwack #firefighter #retirement

It's National Pet Fire Safety Day and @chilliwackfd Public Educator/Fire Inspector Rosemary Kelly and her dog Juno want to show you what to do! Thank you @rosemary33 for the video Here's a link to learn more about how to keep your pets safe incase of a fire https://nationaltoday.com/national-pet-fire-safety-day/

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Lieutenant Ron Suits. Thoughts and prayers to the Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department Rest Easy Brother

A sky high donation from Chilliwack Fire Charitable Society for the @bcburnfund Thank you Captain @jason.krul for creating this video! #bcfirefighters #bcprofessionalfirefightersburnfund #firecharity #burnsurvivor #firefighter

Today the Chilliwack Fire Dept. Did a cheque presentation for $4000.00 to the @bcburnfund This year Burn Camp is cancelled but they still wanted to do something fun with the kids. We got together with Keria McKenzie again this year to shoot a video. The kids are going to watch all of them and vote for the best one. Keria has gone to camp for the last 2 years she had a serious burn that almost took her life. We joined forces with her last year and raised $12,000.00 last year to send kids to Burn Camp. @ Chilliwack Fire Department

Heavy hearts today as we learned we've lost another fellow firefighter from our first responder family to cancer. Our deepest condolences go out to our brothers and sisters with Maple Ridge Firefighters, IAFF 4449. Rest easy brother