New Westminster Firefighters

IAFF Local 256 members proudly serving the citizens of New Westminster, BC.
All views/opinions/tweets are our own and don't reflect the city or NWFRS.

[New Westminster Police Department @NewWestPD]

Everyone in #NewWest deserves life-saving care. Please know that if you need help, our officers, @NewWestFF and @BCAmbulance carry Naloxone. Please don't use alone, call 9-1-1 in an emergency, and consider carrying Naloxone. #EndOverdose #IOAD2022 @New_Westminster

[Peter Julian 🇨🇦 @MPJulian]

Come join our Queensborough Picnic and Food Drive on Sep 4 (1-3pm) at Ryall Park. @AmanSinghNDP @SukhSagarNW @NewWestFF @dgh_burnaby RSVP today: https://t.co/PJYLzPjifj

[City of New Westminster @New_Westminster]

We're expecting hot weather this weekend and into early next week. City facilities have air conditioning if you need a break from the heat, or try one of these options: https://t.co/POTb3DR02u. We are prepared to active extreme heat protocols if necessary. Stay safe!

[The Record @TheRecord]

Firefighter recruits grateful for “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” https://t.co/J05NBaZKrX

[Port Moody L2399 @iaff2399]

Be sure to join us July 2nd and 3rd 8:30-12:00 for the 45th annual Port Moody Firefighters Pancake Breakfast! 🔥🔥🔥 All proceeds benefit local charity!!! @CityofPoMo 🚒🚒🚒 @bcpffa @BCBurnFund @ERHF1 @sd43bc @PortMoodyPD @KyleBalzer @TriCityNews @PortMoodyFR @ChiefORio

[Paul Hyland @ChiefHyland]

A bittersweet day today as my good friend and colleague, S/Sgt Neil Collins # 145 works his last shift at @NewWestPD. Neil served the community of @New_Westminster for over 28 years and we all wish him and his family a long, happy and healthy retirement. #NewWest #NWPD150.

[New Westminster Police Department @NewWestPD]

We are directing traffic away from a structure fire in the 200 block of Salter Street in the Queensborough neighbourhood. Please avoid the area. #NewWest

[New Westminster Police Officers Association @newwestpoa]

Calling it a career!! After more than 30 years at NWPD, selflessly serving the community, Sgt Mike Garbutt has worked his last shift. An amazing person, class act, true leader and loved by all. Best of luck in retirement Mike. Thank you for your service.
@NewWestPD

[New Westminster Firefighters @NewWestFF]

Thank you for your service!

[Paul Hyland @ChiefHyland]

A packed briefing and not a dry eye in the house as @NewWestPD Sgt Mike Garbutt works his last patrol shift before retiring after 32+ years serving the City of #NewWest. One of the most caring members I have ever had the privilege of working with...Mike you will be missed by all!

[Peter Julian 🇨🇦 @MPJulian]

Quickly & efficiently #ndp sign crews across the country are picking up orange signs & recycling or preparing 4 re-use. In #NewWest & #Burnaby a big thank you to ⁦@NewWestFF⁩ & Burnaby Firefighters ⁦@IAFF323⁩ & to our amazing volunteers! Thank U 2 all our sign crews!

[Peter Julian 🇨🇦 @MPJulian]

⁦@NewWestFF⁩ are in quick action already putting up my re-election signs. We didn’t want this election but we are going to fight with every breath so that we can build a country where no one is left behind. #ReadyForBetter #FightingForYou #Exln44 #cdnpoli ⁦@NDP⁩

[Janet Brown @JanetBrown980]

The federal govt has announced a ban on several flame retardants in order to better protect the health of firefighters and the general public @Local1271 @NewWestFF @iaff913 @CKNW @GlobalBC

[New Westminster Firefighters @NewWestFF]

@Jp04122469 Maybe! Thanks for reaching out!

[Jonathan Cote @jonathanxcote]

Congratulations New Westminster, we are officially at 75% vaccination for eligible residents. Let’s keep it up!

Sign up for your vaccine today at https://t.co/GyXXRzIXiY

[News Chaser @1stDueMedia]

Video from Columbia St fire. @NewWestFF @IAFFLocal1782 @IAFFCanada @PierceMfg @Comtruck

[Edzo for IAFF @EdzoForIAFF]

Thank you brothers and sisters in BRITISH COLUMBIA with New Westminster Firefighters Local 256! I am humbled by your support and #ReadyToLead #OurIAFF on day ONE. #TakeBackOurUnion #TeamEdzo @NewWestFF

[Regan Hasegawa @rhasegawaCTV]

Several businesses have been destroyed after an overnight fire at a commercial building on 12th St near 10th Ave in New West. Both @NewWestFF and @BurnabyFireDept responded. No injuries and the cause is under investigation. @CTVMorningLive @CTVVancouver

[Vancity News Stringer @stucktweet]

Early Monday morning New Westminster Firefighter were called to a vacant house fire on Wilson St. First in crews found the house fully involved in fire. Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading to neighboring homes. @NewWestFF @NewWestPD

[New Westminster Firefighters @NewWestFF]

As reported by local media, New West Firefighters responded to a stubborn structure fire yesterday.
#NewWestFire

[New Westminster Firefighters @NewWestFF]

Your New Westminster Firefighters are proud to support BC NDP's Jennifer Whiteside and Aman Singh this election.
#NewWestFire #BCElection2020