Victoria Fire Department

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Victoria Fire Department
Operational area
Country Canada
Province British Columbia
City Victoria
Facilities and equipment
Stations 3
Fireboats 1

The Victoria Fire Department (VFD) serves the City of Victoria, British Columbia in Canada. [1]

VFD operates three land-based fire stations, plus a marine unit. It is neighboured by Oak Bay Fire Department, Saanich Fire Department and Esquimalt Fire Department.

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References

  1. "Victoria Fire Department". City of Victoria. Retrieved 15 October 2015.