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Even though they recently celebrated their 75th Anniversary, the Fire Department is still keeping up with the times. This week they launched their new website, www.qbfirerescue.com, which allows them to connect with residents easily and quickly online.
The internet was not in existence when the Fire Department started 75 years ago, but the department have embraced technological advances as essential to streamlining information sharing. They even have a one click “QR code”, with a fun dinosaur icon that allows phone cameras to quickly link to the site.
The website provides the opportunity to tour the station, explore the apparatus, and learn what the Fire Department does, from responding to emergency calls to running its Youth Fire Camp.
Many resources are easily accessible on the portal, including home fire safety, outdoor burning, as well as up to date statistics on the departments’ activities. A frequently asked questions page includes topics such as ‘Can I have an outdoor fire?”, “Where do I take expired fire extinguishers?”, and “Do I need to keep a fire hydrant on my boulevard visible?”
As a department primarily made up of paid on-call members, the website further supports firefighter recruitment efforts, educating new recruits on what the department offers, and its vision and goals.
The website, created by internal staff, was designed to meet the needs of the growing Fire Department, and hopes it will serve as a valuable resource to the people of Qualicum Beach.
Visit the website today to get to know your local Fire Department www.qbfirerescue.com.
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