Richmond Fire Hall #5

Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique community centrally located on Canada's West Coast, in Greater Vancouver, 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border.

Richmond has been experiencing growth and change with remarkable speed, transforming from a rural, local community to an international city with a balance of urban, sub-urban family, and rural areas. The continuing development of the City's downtown core, and the pending construction of Rapid Transit and an Olympic Speed Skating Oval on time for the 2010 Winter Games, ensures that Richmond's transformation is ongoing.

Recognizing that safety is a primary concern in the minds of Richmond citizens the City has identified the delivery of Public Safety Services as a top priority. Prevention, Preparedness, and Response are the key components of service delivery. They work on the underlying principle that safety is everyone’s responsibility.

The City’s primary public safety providers are Police, Fire-Rescue, Emergency Preparedness, and Community Bylaws. They work in partnership with other City departments and local and provincial agencies to identify needs and provide services in Richmond.