Richmond Fire-Rescue (British Columbia)

==History==
Fire protection in Richmond dates back to 1897. The municipality was divided into six districts, each with its own volunteer department. These included:
*Richmond Fire Department
*Bridgeport Fire Department (ca.1947-1969)
*Brighouse Volunteer Fire Department (1922-1969)
*East Richmond Volunteer Fire Department (?-1973)
*Sea Island Volunteer Fire Department (1952-1969)
*Steveston Fire Department (1912-1972)
The first paid firefighter was hired in 1951. The department gradually transitioned to a full-time operation, and the volunteer brigades started to disband after a major hiring plan was initiated in the late 1960s. The last brigade was disbanded in 1973.
===Fire Halls===
Station 	Address 	In Service	Notes
1 (Brighouse) 	6960 Gilbert Road 	1962-2015 	Demolished August 2015 & new hall built on site.
2 (Steveston) 	11011 Number 2 Road 	1972-2009 	Demolished early 2010 & new hall built on site.
3 (Bridgeport)	9100 Bridgeport Road 	1958-2017 	Closed May 2017 & lot for sale.
4 (Burkeville)	780 Lancaster Crescent 	1947-2007 	Demolished April 2007.
5 (Hamilton) 	23031 Westminster Highway	1947-2006 	Demolished April 2007.
6 (Shellmont) 	9400 Number 4 Road 	1976-2008 	Closed for extensive remodel.
==Apparatus Roster==
*All pump/tank measurements are in Imperial gallons.
*Shop number in brackets.
===No. 1 Hall (Brighouse) - 6960 Gilbert Road===
Opened September 15, 2018
*Engine 1 - 2020 Pierce Dash CF 7011 PUC (1257/382/40A/Husky 12/Hercules CAFS) (SN#33650)
*Rescue 1 (1563) - 2014 Pierce Dash CF 7011 PUC (1256/402/40A/Husky 12/Hercules CAFS) (SN#27210) Originally delivered lettered for E2; into service as E1 (Ex-Engine 5, ex-Engine 1)
*Battalion 1 (1565) - 2015 Ford F-250SD 4x4 / Tradesmaster / canopy
*Battalion 2 (Spare) (1287) - 2005 Ford Excursion 4x4 (Ex-Battalion 1 2005-2015)
*Utility 1 (1569) - 2015 Ford F-350SD 4x4 DRW / Jaw Range Rider Canopy (Donated by Coromandel Properties) (Ex-Public Education)
*Fire Investigation Unit (1564) - 2015 Ford F-250SD 4x4 / Tradesmaster w/ canopy
*Fire Prevention (1570) - 2017 Kia Soul
*Fire Prevention (1571) - 2017 Kia Soul
*Fire Prevention (1572) - 2017 Kia Soul
*Fire Prevention (1573) - 2017 Kia Soul
*Fire Prevention (1574) - 2017 Kia Soul
*Fire Prevention (1575) - 2017 Kia Soul
*Fire Prevention (1576) - 2017 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab
*(1579) - 2017 Kia Soul
*2020 Hybrid SUV
*2020 Hybrid SUV
*2020 Hybrid SUV
===No. 2 Hall (Steveston) - 11011 Number 2 Road===
Opened October 1, 2011
*Engine 2 (1583) - 2018 Pierce Dash CF 7011 PUC (1257/412/50A/Husky 12/Hercules CAFS) (SN#31427-02)
*Rescue 2 (1582) - 2018 Pierce Dash CF 7011 PUC (1257/414/50A/Husky 12/Hercules CAFS) (SN#31427-01) (Ex-Engine 1)
*200? Kawasaki Jet Skis (2) on Jetmate Trailer
===No. 3 Hall (Cambie) - 9680 Cambie Road===
Opened October 14, 2017. Shared with BC Ambulance Service, Station 250
*Engine 3 (1567) - 2015 Pierce Dash CF 7011 PUC (1250/400/40A/Husky 12/Hercules CAFS) (SN#28681)
*Quint 3 (1598) - 2021 Pierce Dash CF 7011 (1261 PUC/261/40F/Husky 12/75' rear-mount ladder) (SN#35508)
*EVT (1386) - 2008 Dodge Ram 5500HD / ITB walk-in 16' mechanical shop unit (SN#8242)
*Spare Engine (1239) - 2003 Spartan Gladiator Classic GA41M-2142 MFD / E-One NY (2100 rear-mount/530/30A/50B) (Saulsbury SN#201674) (SN#SE 2923) (Ex-Rescue 2, ex-Engine 2)
*Spare Engine (1240) - 2003 Spartan Gladiator Classic GA41M-2142 MFD / E-One NY (2100 rear-mount/530/30A/50B) (Saulsbury SN#201675) (SN#SE 2924) (Ex-Engine 7, ex-Engine 5)
*Spare Engine (1241) - 2003 Spartan Gladiator Classic GA41M-2142 MFD / E-One NY (Saulsbury) (2100 rear-mount/530/30A/50B) (Saulsbury SN#201676) (SN#SE 2925) (Ex-Rescue 7, ex-Engine 4, ex-Engine 2)
*Spare Engine (1242) - 2004 Spartan Gladiator Classic GA41M-2142 MFD / E-One NY (2100 rear-mount/530/30A/50B) (Saulsbury SN#201873) (SN#SE 3187) (Ex-Engine 3)
===No. 4 Hall (Sea Island) - 3911 Russ Baker Way===
Opened April 21, 2007 
*Engine 4 (1599) - 2021 Pierce Dash CF 7011 (1257 PUC/384/40F) (SN#35509)
*Spare Quint (1155) - 2001 Spartan Gladiator FF MFD / Smeal (1500/300/30B/75' rear-mount) (SN#107140) (Ex-Quint 3, ex-Quint 4, ex-Ladder 4, ex-Ladder 1, ex-Quint 6)
===No. 5 Hall (Hamilton) - 22451 Westminster Highway===
Opened March 31, 2007
* Engine 5 (1423) - 2009 Spartan Gladiator GA41M-2142 MFD / SVI (1750 rear-mount/450/40A/25B) (SN#671) (Ex-Rescue 1, ex-Rescue 4, 2017-2018)
*Utility 5 (1590) - 2019 Ford F-550XLT SD 4x4 / Del / Commercial Truck Changeable Response Unit (Del SN#CJ32653)
* SCBA Pod (1594) - 2020 General (SN#7796-20)
===No. 6 Hall (Shellmont) - 9400 Number 4 Road===
Opened 1976; renovated 2008-2009 Reopened October 3, 2009
*Quint 6 (1581) - 2018 Pierce Dash CF 7011 PUC (1257/276/40A/Husky 12/Hercules CAFS/75' HSL rear-mount) (SN#31297)
*Haz-Mat 6 (1290) - 1999 GMC T7500 / ITB 24' box (SN#ITBC 03/99 4166) (Ex-delivery truck, purchased 2005) (Ex-Technical Rescue 1)
*Decon 6 (1560) - 2006 Ford E350SD / Crestline hazmat ambulance (Leased 2009 from Government of Canada for 2010 Winter Olympics; donated to Richmond Fire Rescue)
*SPU - 2020 Wildland Sprinkler Protection Unit trailer
*SCBA Pod - 2020 General
===No. 7 Hall (Crestwood) - 5731 Number 6 Road===
Opened April 4, 1992
*Ladder 7 (1562) - 2014 Pierce Dash CF 7011 tandem PUC (1256/358/40A/Husky 12/Hercules CAFS/105' HSL rear-mount) (SN#27211)
*Rescue 7 (1329) - 2006 Spartan Gladiator Evolution Sirius GA41M-2142 MFD / SVI 18' walk around (SN#576) Trimax 60 CAFS system removed 2010; donated 11/15 to Firefighters Without Borders Canada
*Decon 7 (675) - 1991 Chevrolet Step Van / FD-built (Ex-HazMat 1, ex-Rescue 7, ex-Tech Rescue 1)
*Utility 7 (1592) - 2019 Ford F550XLT SD 4x4/ Del / Commercial Truck changeable response unit
* Wildland Pod (1589) - 2019 SCS deck with 2019 Can-Am Defender 6x6 / CET (Honda GX200 port./70)
*Wildland Pod (1593) - 2020 General / Del / CET Honda GX650/330/8F (General SN#7784-20) (CET SN#WT-40010-0033)
===Live-Fire Training Site - Bartlett Lane off Nelson Road (Lafarge Training Site)===
Built 2016
* Built on 1.6 acres owned by Lafarge Canada Inc. and leased to the City of Richmond for exclusive use by Richmond Fire-Rescue until 2024.
===Station Unknown === 
*Parade (124) - 1935 Ford V8 / 1942 Brighouse ARP hose tender (VA 259) (Brighouse VFD)
==On Order==
The City of Richmond approved the expenditure of $1.8 million on a new command unit in December 2023. The unit will be assigned to the RCMP and shared with Richmond Fire Rescue, BC Ambulance Service and the Canadian Coast Guard. 
==Retired Apparatus==
*(1391) - Ford Ranger with canopy
*(1145) - 2001 Chevrolet S10 / canopy
*(1117) - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac / canopy (Donated June 14/17 to Firefighters Without Borders Canada) (Donated October 19/18 to Mulege, Mexico)
*(1090) - 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Van (Training Department) (Donated June 14/17 to Firefighters Without Borders Canada) (Donated October 19/18 to Mulege, Mexico)
*(1077) - 2000 Ford F-350XL SD 4x4 / Hi-Line Welding brush (port/300) (Ex-Bog 7)
*(976) - 1997 Spartan Gladiator GA40M-2142 MFD / Smeal quint (1750/300/30B/75' rear-mount) (SN#793101) (Ex-Ladder 7; ex-Ladder 6; ex-Quint 6 & ex Quint 7)
*(975) - 1997 Spartan Gladiator GA40M-2142 MFD / Smeal quint (1750/300/30B/75' rear-mount) (SN#797101) (Ex-Ladder 1; ex-Ladder 6; ex-Quint 6) (For Sale 1/19 for $58,000.00 in Logan Lake BC; reduced 8/20 to $27,500.00)
*(937) - 1996? Winnebago Richmond Emergency Services Unit (RCMP ID#R16501) (Joint RCMP/RFR Command Unit) (Purchased used 1997; O/O/S 2018)
*(889) - 1996 GMC Yukon 1500 SLE (Ex-Battalion 1; ex-Battalion 2) (Donated June 14/17 to Firefighters Without Borders Canada. Shipped October 19/18 to Mulege Mexico)
*(854) - 1995 International 4700 Lo Pro / FD Shops / ITB walk-around 16' rescue (SN#ITBC03952614) (VIN# IHT5LA8MXSH675755) (Ex-Rescue 1) (Sold May 23/15 at Adesa Auto Auctions Richmond BC; sold 6/15 for $9120.00 by Accurate Effective Bailiffs Burnaby BC to private owner)
*(717) - 1992 Pierce Lance / Superior pumper (1500/300/30F) (Pierce SN#E7031-01) (SN#SE 1197) (Ex-Engine 7; ex-Engine 3) (Traded 2004 to ProFire) (Sold to Strathmore Rural Fire Department)
* (716) - 1992 Pierce Lance / Superior pumper (1500/500/30F) (Pierce SN#E7031-02) (SN#SE 1198) (Ex-Engine 1, ex-Engine 5; ex-Engine 9) (Donated June 14/17 to Firefighters Without Borders Canada) (Shipped November 16, 2023 to Filipino-Chinese Firefighters of Davao Inc.)
* (614) - 1990 Pierce Arrow / Superior pumper (1500/300/25F) (SN#SE 1060) (Pierce SN#E5773-2) (Ex-Engine 6; ex-Engine 4) (Sold May 23/15 Adesa Auto Auction Richmond BC) (Sold 6/15 for $9170.00 to Accurate Effective Bailiffs Burnaby BC) (Private owned Vancouver BC) (For sale 4/19 for $19,980.00 Blue Star Motors North Vancouver BC)
* (613) - 1990 Pierce Arrow / Superior pumper (1500/300/25F) (SN#SE 1061) (Pierce SN#E5773-1) (Ex-Engine 2; ex-Engine 8)
*(555) - 1988 Spartan Gladiator GA20-3164 tandem / Anderson platform (1500/500/90' Bronto 27-3) (SN#MS-1500-119) (Sold 2001 to Service de Sécurité Incendie de Lambton)
*(547) - 1988 Chevrolet Step Van technical rescue (Ex-Rescue 1; ex-Rescue 7; ex-Public Education)
*(524) - 1987 Ford / Get-Away Vans command (Sold 1995 auction)
*(489) - 1986 Chevrolet 4x4 DRW wildlands (Sold 2000)
*(470) - 1984 GMC Step Van rescue (Ex-Rescue 1) (Converted 9/95 to Mechanic's Unit) (Sold 3/09)
*(424) - 1984 GMC Value Van 35 lighting unit (Converted 2005 to Technical Rescue Unit#2) (Ex-Lighting 6)
*(463) - 1983 Spartan RA20-2042 (CFC2000) / Pierreville pumper (1500/300) (SN#PFT-1279) (Ex-Engine 3; ex-Engine 4) (Traded 2003 to ProFire)
*198? GMC Value Van step van rescue (Ex-Rescue 1) (Sold to private owner Vancouver BC)
*(561) - 198? GMC van (Training Department)
*(271) - 1978 International CargoStar 1950B / King pumper (1050/300) (SN#77020) (Ex-Engine 1; ex-Engine 6) (Sold 9/00)
*(234) - 1977 GMC Step Van rescue (Ex-Rescue 1) (Sold 9/98 to private owner Surrey BC)
* (121) - 1977 Scot C1FD / Pierreville pumper (1050/300) (SN#PFT-616) (Scot VIN#36P654) (Ex-Engine 5; ex-Engine 4) (RFR 1995 rehab) (Traded 2004 to ProFire)
* (115) - 1977 Scot C1FD / Pierreville pumper (1050/300) (SN#PFT-753) (Scot VIN#36P659) (Ex-Engine 5; ex-Engine 4; ex-Engine 1) (RFR 1995 rehab) (Traded 2004 to ProFire)
*(229) - 1976 Thibault Custom PGM568T pumper (1250/300) (SN#T76-125) (Ex-Engine 5) (Sold 5/98 auction)
*(216) - 1975 Imperial D10 / Pierreville pumper (1250/300) (Imperial SN#I-637) (Ex-Engine 3) (RFR 1985 rehab) (Traded 1992 to Superior; sold to Lloydminster Refinery Fire Department)
*(193) - 1974 Chevrolet Nova Deputy Chief
*(122) - 1973 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon District Chief
*(189) - 1973 Thibault Custom 800 quint (840/250/100' mid-mount) (SN#T72-183) (Ex-Ladder 1) (Converted 1981 to diesel) (Sold 9/00) (For sale 1/02 by P&R Heavy Equipment Surrey BC)
*(118) - 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon Training Officer
* (123) - 1971 Dodge Volare wagon Fire Chief
*(113) - 1970 International CO8190 / Hub pumper (1050/250) (Traded 1990 to Superior; donated 1991 to Justice Institute of British Columbia SN#SE1116)
*197? GMC Suburban Fire Chief
*(112) - 1968 International CO8190 / Hub pumper (1050/300) (Ex-Engine 2; ex-Engine 4) (Converted 1983 to diesel; 1992 rehab) (Sold 5/98 auction for $11,000.00 to 911 Filmcars New Westminster BC) (Sold)
*(111) - 1967 International CO8190 / Hub pumper (1050/250) (Traded in to Superior Emergency Vehicles and sold to West Fraser Fire Department as SN#SE 1115)
*(116) (VA258) - 1964 Ford C-550 / Commercial Truck Equipment walk-in heavy rescue (Donated by Lions Club) (Ex-Rescue 1)
*1960 Chevrolet Spartan 80 / LaFrance pumper (SN#B-2465) (Ex-Engine 1)
* (123) (VA254) - 195? Ford / LaFrance pumper
* (114) - 1959 LaFrance 910-PKC pumper (840/250) (SN#N-765) (Sold to Beaverdell Volunteer Fire Department)
*(120) - 1956 Ford F-750 / Thibault pumper (625/500) (SN#C55-979) (Ex-Brighouse Volunteer Fire Department) (Tank removed 1977 and converted to hose wagon) (Sold to Malahat Volunteer Fire Department)
* 1956 GMC / LaFrance pumper (625/500) (Brighouse VFD)
*1955 GMC Bickle-Seagrave pumper (SN#5505)
*(115) (VA248) - 1953 GMC 450 / LaFrance pumper (500/500) (SN#B-2027) (Brighouse VFD 1953-1957; Steveston VFD 1957-1974) (Ex-Engine 2) (Sold 1974 to Lions Bay Fire Rescue)
*1949 Chevrolet Sedan inhalator (Richmond Volunteer Inhalator Squad) (Donated by Lions Club) (Sold to Kerrisdale Courier Newspaper) (Sold)
*(121) - 1948 Ford / 1950 Bridgeport VFD pumper (500/?) (Bridgeport VFD)
*1947 Ford / LaFrance pumper (Sold to East Sooke Fire Department)
*(122) - 1942 Ford / Bickle-Seagrave front-mount pumper (500/?) (Steveston VFD) (Sold 1973)
*1942 Chevrolet / ? front-mount pumper (500/?) (Brighouse VFD)
*192? McLaughlin-Buick / 1942 Brighouse ARP hose truck
*192? Cadillac / 1943 Steveston ARP pumper (150/?) (Steveston VFD)
*(551) - 1931 LaFrance Type 245 pumper (840/?) (SN#7148) (Ex-Victoria Fire Department 1931-1968) (To private owner then 1972 to Richmond Captain Neumeyer; donated to RFR on his passing 2/88) (RFR 1988 rehab) (Parade Truck) (Returned 2016 to Victoria Fire Department)
*188? Hand Pumper (Steveston VFD) (Ex-San Francisco Fire Department) (Scrapped)
*(452) Boat & (462) trailer (#2 Hall)
==Notes==
==External Links==
*Richmond Fire Rescue
*Richmond Fire Rescue - Facebook page
*Richmond Fire Fighters Association (IAFF Local 1286)
*Richmond Fire Fighters Association - Facebook page
==Station Map==
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