Mission Fire Rescue Service

06/01/2026

If it seems as though you've been hearing more sirens than normal in Mission, you're right.

Mission Fire Rescue Service (MFRS) recorded 28 calls from midnight May 27, until midnight May 28, which is the highest single-day call total outside of a weather-related event.

MFRS career and paid-on-call members averaged 23.7 calls every 24 hours between May 19 and 29, with the majority occurring in the downtown core.

"These numbers reflect the commitment and passion our firefighters have for public safety," said Fire Chief Mark Goddard. "All our members truly embody service above self, and we thank them for that."

Stat breakdown:

Person down: 45
Overdose: 44
Burning complaint: 18
Alarms: 14
Chest pains: 13
Cardiac arrest: 10
Motor vehicle incidents: 8

Broken down further, while the career staff are called to nearly every event, our dedicated paid-on-call members from stations 1, 2 and 3 also contributed a significant amount of time to this period, with 75 page-outs coming their way.

Goddard added that MFRS is still responding under the same call matrix it has been using for years, and that this period reflected the current reality of working as a first responder in this city.

06/01/2026

Throwback to the 2022 Stave West wildfire.

Did you know - Most homes that burn in a wildfire are ignited by embers, not flames.

Embers can travel up to 2 km, sometimes further, landing on dry leaves, plants, wood piles, decks, or in gutters.

To learn more about embers, visit: https://firesmartbc.ca/why-we-focus-on-embers/

05/31/2026

A busy couple weekends at MFRS with our Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVO) and recruit firefighter training taking place simultaneously.

Forestry and a recap of previously-learned skills have kept our recruits engaged while the EVO training focused on deepening the learners' water supply and pump operation abilities.

05/29/2026

Your campfire might look small, but the forest sees it differently. One stray ember is all it takes. 🔥

Before you leave, soak, stir and soak again.

And this season, please don’t feed the wildfires.

05/27/2026

Fire prevention starts before the emergency happens.

From school visits and community events to safety demonstrations and preparedness education, our Public Education team is here to help keep our community informed, prepared, and safe.

05/25/2026

Meet Graeme MacRury, who has been a firefighter at Station #1 for the past 6 years. Graeme talks about what sparked his interest in the fire service, the station’s call volume, his favourite off-duty event, and his go-to firehall meal.

Meet the Crew is our series spotlighting the IAFF Local 4768 members behind the gear and uniform who help protect our community every day.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

So it begins...

The start of wildfire misinformation season is here.

As temperatures rise this summer and more wildfires ignite across B.C., the spread of misleading or false information also increases.

Before you share, take a moment to check the source.

For accurate updates, rely on trusted channels like our social media, wildfire map, and mobile app where we post verified information, images, fire behaviour details and response updates.

A quick check helps keep everyone better informed.

Download our app:

iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation&hl=en_CA

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Wildfire & Emergency Preparedness Day on May 2nd! 🔥🚒

We loved connecting with our community, sharing valuable preparedness information, and helping residents learn how to better protect their homes, families, and neighbourhoods during wildfire and emergency season.

Thank you to all of our staff, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this event a success! Together, we can build a safer and more resilient community.