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Crew History

Before 1993, Regional Helitack Services were provided under contract. Regional initial attack crews were based in Campbell River, Nanaimo, Duncan, Pemberton and Hope. In 1994, contracted Helitack Services were cancelled and the ministry incorporated Helitack crews into the region.  Regional Helitack bases were established in Pemberton, Qualicum Beach and Hope. All initial attack crews were rebranded to Vancouver Initial Fire Attack Crews (VIFAC). 

In 1994, Errington Fire Base was built with the help of initial attack crew squads, Oscar and Papa. The base had one of two tenders in the fire centre and was in operation up until 2013.

Mid Island and Fraser fire zones operated mid-range fire engine pumper trucks, equipped with code three emergency lights and sirens, from 1999 to 2001. 

In 2011, Coast Tango was established to meet the growing demands of the region.

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Crew Supervisor

D. Rushton – 2022 – Current

M. Kelly – 2022

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