Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS

VFRS Deputy Chief Operations. Dad, Husband. Advocate for the notion that “an ounce of data is worth a thousand pounds of opinion” ~ Ashish Jha.

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

@angeladarst4 We have 1 and 3 more on order! Crews love it!

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

@DrTedros @WHO Smoking also starts a lot of fires

[Karen Fry @Karen_Fry]

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
@IAFF18
@CdnFireChiefs

https://t.co/8v92eSzFqC

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

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

[Karen Fry @Karen_Fry]

. @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

[London Fire Brigade @LondonFire]

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

[Karen Fry @Karen_Fry]

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

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

@IAFF18 @bcpffa Many thanks Gord. Your calm professional leadership has made a huge difference.

[Karen Fry @Karen_Fry]

This video shows how quickly a fire can spread to a building when starting on the outside.

[Vancouver Fire Rescue Services @VanFireRescue]

Firefighters on scene on the 300 blk of E Hastings for smoke coming from the roof of a building.

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

Thank you @VancouverPD and @VanFireRescue Fire Investigators our city is safer tonight!

[Karen Fry @Karen_Fry]

Thanks to our partners at @VancouverPD

[Karen Fry @Karen_Fry]

Thanks to our partners at @VancouverPD

[Vancouver Fire Rescue Services @VanFireRescue]

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

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

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

[Karen Fry @Karen_Fry]

#Breaking
Heavy fire conditions continue on this 2nd alarm fire on E Broadway.
@VanFireRescue @IAFF18

[Firefighter Circle 🇺🇸 @TeresaLopes78]

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

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

Well done @PortMoodyFR

[PortMoodyFireRescue @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

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

@POTUS Welcome!

[CTV News Vancouver @CTVVancouver]

A fire that spread from tents to a nearby building has Vancouver's fire chief pleading for more help to prevent a tragedy. https://t.co/2hx89ThZ6N

[Deputy Chief Operations Connelly - VFRS @ACOpsConnelly]

@Karen_Fry @VanFireRescue @IAFF18 Fires that start on the outside of buildings and transition into the building can be very dangerous and difficult to extinguish. Building systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers and fire walls are designed to protect against fires that start inside the building.

[Karen Fry @Karen_Fry]

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