The article published in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News on November 15, 2018 “Budget numbers mean city can’t afford firefighters, says former Mayor MacLean” contains factual inaccuracies.
In 2018, Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue Service attended a total of 49 fire-related incidents. Of those 49 incidents, 12 involved a structure in some capacity.
Over the coming weeks, the City will be hosting a public information session outlining current fire service levels and will be hearing from all City Departments regarding the 2019 budget and business planning.
Fire related incidents in 2018 (January 1 - November 15)
| Actual Incident Type | Number of Calls |
|---|---|
| Structural Fires or Fires with a Structural Impact |
|
| • Commercial | 1 |
| • Garage/Shed/Outbuilding | 1 |
| • Residential Single Family Dwelling | 1 |
| • Stovetop | 5 |
| • Electrical/stove/dryer/Plug/Furnace | 3 |
| • Chimney | 1 |
| Structural Fires Total | 12 |
| Fire – Container/Garbage | 1 |
| Fire – Brush/Grass/Bark Mulch | 14 |
| Fire – Hydro Pole/Transformer | 2 |
| Fire - Miscellaneous | 9 |
| Fire – Vehicle – Bus/Camper/RV | 1 |
| Fire – Vehicle – Car/Truck/Lawnmower | 10 |
| Grand Total of calls | 49 |