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AFRS reminds of better rural insurance rates A
bbotsford Fire Rescue Service is reminding rural residents that they may be eligible for reductions in their fire insurance rates due to the department’s ability to deal with fires in the countryside. During a review of the city’s fire insurance rating, Fire Underwriter’s Survey (FUS) officials recognized AFRS had an excellent system in place for addressing fires in rural locations. The fire department has improved its rural fire protection with its accredited Superior Tanker Shuttle Service that employs tanker trucks to get water to a fire in a manner equivalent to using fire hydrants. FUS advised AFRS rural property owners might be eligible for improved fire insurance rates similar to those with municipal-type water supply systems. Fire insurance ratings are based on many factors; however, requirements for personal and commercial properties are that they must
be within eight kilometres of a fire station and 305 metres of a fire hydrant with a minimum flow rate of 200 gallons per minute, in addition to domestic supply. Commercial properties must be located within five kilometres of a fire station and 150 metres of a fire hydrant, with a minimum flow rate of 400 gallons per minute in addition to domestic supply. Many properties in the rural areas previously were not able to meet these minimum requirements based on the location of the nearest fire hydrant. As a result of AFRS’s accreditation, many commercial and personal property owners outside the urban core may be eligible for improved insurance rates, said AFRS Chief Don Beer. Residents should contact their insurance providers to determine if their properties are now located within the improved fire protection area. – STAFF REPORTER
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Two centres at the University of the Fraser Valley launched a new chapter Monday, as one new entity named the UFV Centre for Safe Schools and Communities (CSSC). Together, the BC Centre for Safe Schools and Communities and BC Centre for Social Responsibility have marked nearly a decade of leadership in school and community safety, addictions, and strategies to promote the wellbeing of British Columbians. Those at UFV involved in the new centre include Dean of Arts Jacqueline Nolte (far left), centre coordinator Annette Vogt (centre) and the head of UFV’s School of Criminology, Irwin Cohen (far right).
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Fire crews douse duplex blaze Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service doused a fire at a duplex at 2586 Parkview St. at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Firefighters found light smoke coming out of a unit and the occupants needing help out of the building’s entrance area because of medical conditions. No one was injured and crews contained the fire to the one unit. Emergency support services provided temporary accommodation to occupants until their home is safe for their return. Fire damages are estimated at more than $10,000.
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