FAQs
Career as a Firefighter
- When does the Burnaby Fire Department accept applications and is there a deadline?
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The Burnaby Fire Department accepts Applications throughout the year. August 31st of each year is the deadline for hiring of the following year.
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- What are the requirements to become a Burnaby Firefighter?
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For a detailed list of required qualifications, please visit it our Career as a Firefighter page.
Fire Prevention
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- Are barbeques allowed in apartment buildings?
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Barbeques are allowed on outdoor balconies for cooking only. Please check with your strata council and/or manager for in-house rules.
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- Can propane be stored in an enclosed parking garage?
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No, propane must be stored outside in a security cage and locked.
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- There is a vacant building that is open to intrusion nearby, what can be done about it?
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Inform the RCMP or the City Building Department.
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- There is dried natural debris (such as leaves, grass, branches) in my neighbourhood. Is this a fire hazard?
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Any dry natural debris is a possible fire hazard.
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- What is the requirement for fire alarms/smoke detectors in apartment buildings in Burnaby?
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Any Apartment building built after 1980 is required to have a fire alarm system, as per the B.C. Building Code. The City of Burnaby has a volunteer Fire Alarm Upgrade program for any apartment buildings classified as Group C, built prior to 1980. Smoke detectors are always tied into the fire alarm system.
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- Are you allowed to have outside burning, e.g. fire pit, pizza oven, garbage, yard trimmings, etc.?
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No outside burning is permitted within Burnaby under the City Fire Services Bylaw, unless approved for a Burning Permit From the Fire Chief. A charcoal, natural gas or propane fire contained within barbecues (CSA) approved is permitted for cooking food.
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- How often should you replace your smoke alarm?
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Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations.
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- Who is responsible for deciding occupancy loads of a building or room?
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Contact the Plan Checking Division of the City Building Department.
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- How often should there be a fire drill in my building?
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Refer to your Fire Safety Plan through the manager or strata council of your building.
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- Can I set fireworks off on New Year’s Eve or any other holiday, wedding or special event?
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No, the 31st of October is the only time Fireworks may be set off. Please refer to Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw No. 11860 for more details
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- How do I submit my Fire Safety Plans?
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Send the Fire Safety Plan electronically for review at BFDFireSafetyPlan@burnaby.ca, in PDF format (required).
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- As a building or business owner, how frequently should I review my Fire Safety Plan?
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Yearly or if any alterations to the site plan and floor plans have been made.
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- How do I find out if a permit to install or remove an underground storage tank exists for my property?
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Send a written request (email, mail or fax) for an Environmental Record Search of the property in question asking for any record of a Tank Installation and/or Removal Permit (include property address).
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