PERIOD REPORT
DATE: May 25, 2026 Report No. FIRE-26-003
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Matt Furlot, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:TITLE Fire Department & Emergency Management Program ? 2026 First Period Report Body
The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Fire Department and the Emergency Management Program from January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. OPERATIONS
During this reporting period, Esquimalt Fire Rescue Services continued to respond to a wide range of emergency incidents while maintaining operational readiness through training, equipment upgrades, and staffing development. Call volumes remain consistent with projected trends. The data for this period, along with comparisons to the last period and the same period last year, is summarized below:
Notably, Life Safety Inspections are significantly down, reflecting ongoing capacity challenges and the need to prioritize higher-risk premises and follow-up re-inspections to achieve compliance, in alignment with expectations through the Office of the Fire Commissioner and statutory requirements under the Fire Safety Act.
2. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Esquimalt Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) continues to be actively engaged in the community through public education, safety initiatives, and participation in local events.
During this period, community engagement and public education efforts included:
* Hall Tours: Ongoing station tours were provided to members of the public, schools, and community groups, supporting fire safety awareness and engagement.
* Car Seat Inspections: Firefighters provided child car seat inspections and installation to support injury prevention and safe transportation practices.
* Senior Safety Presentations: Two senior safety presentations were delivered, one in collaboration with Victoria Police Department, focusing on safety, awareness, and prevention strategies.
* Pink Shirt Day: Members parti...
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