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1925 Dodge fire engine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1680
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1925] (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Fire Department's 1925 four cylinder Dodge combination hose and chemical fire engine, the first of its kind to be used in North Burnaby. Commercial buildings are visible behind the truck and a sign on the window display reads, "Better and Better."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Burnaby Fire Department's 1925 four cylinder Dodge combination hose and chemical fire engine, the first of its kind to be used in North Burnaby. Commercial buildings are visible behind the truck and a sign on the window display reads, "Better and Better."
Subjects
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV002.75.2
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1925] (date of original)
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Typed note on verso of photograph reads: "1925 4 cylinder Dodge/ Combination hose and/ chemical fire engine./ The first in North Burnaby"
Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Mr & Mrs F. Blake 4165 Pandora Street Burnaby, B.C. Canada V5C 2B2"
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2009 World Police and Fire Games sponsorship announcement

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96550
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from the announcement of sponsorship for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games in Burnaby at the Copeland Arena. Photographs depict an unidentified RCMP officer during a moment of silence, with the John Robson Elementary School choir in the background, and unidentified fire…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2005]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2172
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from the announcement of sponsorship for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games in Burnaby at the Copeland Arena. Photographs depict an unidentified RCMP officer during a moment of silence, with the John Robson Elementary School choir in the background, and unidentified fire fighters demonstrating a rope rug-of-war event.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Occupations - Police Officers
Events
Names
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Burnaby Fire Department
Bill Copeland Sports Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2005 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2172-1: "A member of the RCMP and the John Robson Elementary School choir pay silent tribute to four RCMP officers who were killed in Alberta, prior to the announcement of sponsorship for the World Police and Fire Games, Tuesday at Copeland Arena."
Caption from metadata for 535-2172-2: "Burnaby firefighters demonstrate the tug-of-war, one of the events that comprise the firefighters' muster, a sports that will be featured at the 2009 World Police and Fire Games."
Geographic Access
Burnaby Lake Sports Complex
Kensington Avenue
Street Address
3676 Kensington Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Ardingley-Sprott Area
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Auvache, Lou - Burnaby Fire Chief

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58812
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1965
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic portrait of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1965
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1273
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photographic portrait of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Auvache, Lewis
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Auvache, Lou - Burnaby Fire Chief

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58813
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1961
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Fire Deputy Chief Lou Auvache and an unidentified man holding up an object.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1961
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1274
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby Fire Deputy Chief Lou Auvache and an unidentified man holding up an object.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Auvache, Lewis
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Timbrell, Don
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Auvache, Lou - Burnaby Fire Chief

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58814
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief, with a woman and a young man. They are holding up a cheque from the Royal Bank of Canada.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1275
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief, with a woman and a young man. They are holding up a cheque from the Royal Bank of Canada.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Auvache, Lewis
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Timbrell, Don
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Auvache, Lou - Burnaby Fire Chief

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58815
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic portrait of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1965
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1276
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photographic portrait of Lou Auvache, Burnaby Fire Chief.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Auvache, Lewis
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Bill Banks in protective gear

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1481
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1935]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of District Chief Bill Banks wearing a helmet and a projective jacket over his suit as he stands beside a house.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of District Chief Bill Banks wearing a helmet and a projective jacket over his suit as he stands beside a house.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Banks, William "Bill"
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV999.55.30
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[after 1935]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of the same fireman in the same setting, see BV999.55.31
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bill Banks in protective gear

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1482
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[after 1935]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of District Chief Bill Banks wearing a helmet and a projective jacket over his suit as he
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of District Chief Bill Banks wearing a helmet and a projective jacket over his suit as he
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Banks, William "Bill"
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV999.55.31
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
[after 1935]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of the same fireman in the same setting, see BV999.55.30
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Bluey Day event

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97027
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Dave Edgecombe, of the Burnaby Fire Department, and Jeff Meyers, of the New Westminster Police, getting their heads shaved by unidentified people during "Bluey Day" at Metrotown Centre, where emergency services personnel volunteer to get their heads shaved to raise mone…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2559
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of Dave Edgecombe, of the Burnaby Fire Department, and Jeff Meyers, of the New Westminster Police, getting their heads shaved by unidentified people during "Bluey Day" at Metrotown Centre, where emergency services personnel volunteer to get their heads shaved to raise money for the Michael Cuccione Foundation, Canuck Place and Children's Hospital.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Occupations - Police Officers
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Metrotown
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a June 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2559-1: "Dave Edgecombe, of the Burnaby Fire Department, discovers that the path to baldness can be more harrowing than the destination, as he gives up his hair at the annual Bluey Day at Metrotown Centre. More than 50 emergency services personnel from around the Lower Mainland volunteered to get their heads shaved to raise money for the Michael Cuccione Foundation, Canuck Place and Children's Hospital."
Caption from metadata for 535-2559-2: "Jeff Meyers, of the the New Westminster Police, gets a whole new look for the summer at the annual Bluey Day at Metrotown Centre in Burnaby. More than 50 emergency services personnel from around the Lower Mainland volunteered to give up their hair to raise money for the Michael Cuccione Foundation, Canuck Place and Children's Hospital."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4700 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Burnaby Fire Department's first heavy stream appliance

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
January 16, 1956
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the demonstration of Burnaby Fire Department's first heavy stream appliance; a 1000 G.P.M. (gallons per minute) nozzle mounted on pumper truck. Fire Chief Menzies is standing on the running board, looking towards Deputy Chief G. Monk and Chief Training Officer Fred Blake who are on th…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the demonstration of Burnaby Fire Department's first heavy stream appliance; a 1000 G.P.M. (gallons per minute) nozzle mounted on pumper truck. Fire Chief Menzies is standing on the running board, looking towards Deputy Chief G. Monk and Chief Training Officer Fred Blake who are on the fire truck, holding on to the machinery (Blake is on the right). Councillor Fred Philps is standing on the ground, smiling, with his hand resting on the truck's ladder.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Tools and Equipment
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Menzies, William "Bill"
Monk, Gordon
Blake, Frederick "Fred"
Accession Code
BV002.75.5
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
January 16, 1956
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2/12/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Typed note on verso of photograph reads: B.F.D. First heavy stream/ appliance, 1000 G.P.M./ nozzle mounted on pumper./ Can also be removed and/ used from the ground./ Jan. 16, 1956"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "JAN. 16, 1956 / L to R. CHIEF MENZIES DEP. CHIEF G. MONK CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER FRED BLAKE COUNCILLOR FRED PHILPS"
Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Mr F. Blake 4165 Pandora Street Burnaby, B.C. Canada V5C 2B2"
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Burnaby fire fighters

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97709
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of three unidentified Burnaby fire fighters being interviewed after a fatal fire in the 7200 block of Curtis Street.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2984
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of three unidentified Burnaby fire fighters being interviewed after a fatal fire in the 7200 block of Curtis Street.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a December 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2984-1: "Burnaby firefighter examines his damaged helmet, that was melted by the intense heat of Sunday morning's tragic house fire in North Burnaby that killed three children."
Caption from metadata for 535-2984-2: "Burnaby firefighter Mike Cafe says he still gets emotional when he thinks of the things he saw at Sunday morning's fatal house fire in North Burnaby."
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Burnaby Fire Fighters "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy"

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59186
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire fighter, posing inside of a barrel that reads "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
ca.1982
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-1506
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2009-01
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire fighter, posing inside of a barrel that reads "Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy."
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Events
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
King, Basil
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "PMT 120% / page 3 / Burnaby / Today"
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Burnaby firemen display new uniforms

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1474
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1939
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of seven men standing in front of a fire truck, dressed in what has been described as the Burnaby Fire Department's new uniforms. The fire truck is parked in front of the Burnaby Public Hall, Burnaby's first municipal hall.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of seven men standing in front of a fire truck, dressed in what has been described as the Burnaby Fire Department's new uniforms. The fire truck is parked in front of the Burnaby Public Hall, Burnaby's first municipal hall.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Burnaby Public Hall
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7282 Kingsway
Accession Code
BV999.55.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
1939
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Related Material
For a copy print of this photograph, see BV999.55.24
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
08-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Images
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Burnaby Fire Prevention Week promotion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97395
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Debbie Clyne, the City of Burnaby's acting emergency coordinator, Fred Scarfe and Jim Dixon of the Burnaby Fire Department, and Ronald McDonald lifting cardboard boxes of supplies outside of Lougheed Mall as a promotion for Burnaby's Fire Prevention Week.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2770
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Debbie Clyne, the City of Burnaby's acting emergency coordinator, Fred Scarfe and Jim Dixon of the Burnaby Fire Department, and Ronald McDonald lifting cardboard boxes of supplies outside of Lougheed Mall as a promotion for Burnaby's Fire Prevention Week.
Subjects
Public Services
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Lougheed Town Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Ronald McDonald is loaded down with supplies for Burnaby's upcoming Fire Prevention Week, at Lougheed Mall. Helping him with his lifting are Debbie Clyne, the City's acting emergency coordinator, and Fred Scarfe and Jim Dixon of the Burnaby Fire Department."
Geographic Access
Austin Road
Street Address
9855 Austin Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cameron Area
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Burnaby Heights On the Run event

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97433
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the first annual Burnaby Heights On the Run charity walk and run on Hastings Street. Photographs depict fire fighters from Fire Hall No. 5 cheering on participants and a crowd of participants at the events' starting line.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
2 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2793
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs of the first annual Burnaby Heights On the Run charity walk and run on Hastings Street. Photographs depict fire fighters from Fire Hall No. 5 cheering on participants and a crowd of participants at the events' starting line.
Subjects
Events - Fundraising
Recreational Activities
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a September 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2793-1: "Burnaby firefighters at Hall 5, on Hastings St., cheer on participants in first annual Burnaby Heights On The Run charity run and walk. Proceeds from the event go to the Burnaby Firefighters' Charitable Foundation."
Caption from metadata for 535-2793-2: "More than 200 runners and walkers set off on the first annual Burnaby Heights On The Run, on Saturday. Proceeds from the event, which included courses of five and ten kilometers, go to the Burnaby Firefighters' Charitable Foudation."
Geographic Access
Hastings Street
Carleton Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
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Burnaby's first custom built fire truck

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1298
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1954] (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first custom built fire truck, an American LaFrance, twelve cylinder triple combination. It is stationed on a field with trees and mountains in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first custom built fire truck, an American LaFrance, twelve cylinder triple combination. It is stationed on a field with trees and mountains in the background.
Subjects
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV998.31.7
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1954] (date of original)
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Typed sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby's first custom built firetruck. 1954 American LaFrance triple combination. 12 cyl."
Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "MR & MRS F BLAKE 4165 PANDORA ST BURNABY BC V5C 2B2"
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Burnaby's first ladder fire truck

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1300
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1956 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first ladder fire truck, a LaFrance, 100 foot aerial ladder quintuplet. The ladder is fully extended with a firefighter standing at the very top, operating the hose.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first ladder fire truck, a LaFrance, 100 foot aerial ladder quintuplet. The ladder is fully extended with a firefighter standing at the very top, operating the hose.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Tools and Equipment
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Accession Code
BV998.31.15
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1956 (date of original)
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
For another photograph of the same image, but cropped differently, see BV998.31.18
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
01-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Typed sticker on verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby's first ladder truck. La France 100 ft. aerial ladder quintuplet. 1956"
Address sticker on verso of photograph reads: "MR & MRS F BLAKE 4165 PANDORA ST BURNABY BC V5C 2B2"
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Burnaby's new fleet of fire trucks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36138
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1956 or 1957]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the new fleet of Burnaby's 1956 American LaFrance pumper fire trucks lined in a row in front of the Municipal Hall. The fifth truck has its ladder extended. Reeve Charles MacSorley, Fire Chief William Menzies, and Councillor Fred Philps are standing in front of the second truck. There…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1956 or 1957]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 23.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
226-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1989-22
Scope and Content
Photograph of the new fleet of Burnaby's 1956 American LaFrance pumper fire trucks lined in a row in front of the Municipal Hall. The fifth truck has its ladder extended. Reeve Charles MacSorley, Fire Chief William Menzies, and Councillor Fred Philps are standing in front of the second truck. There is snow on the ground and the three men are wearing winter coats.
Subjects
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Buildings - Civic - City Halls
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
MacSorley, Charles W.
Menzies, William "Bill"
Philps, Fred
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Dominion Photo Company
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Other title info: photographer's negative no. 38487
Street Address
4949 Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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Byrne Creek ravine rescue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96631
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a rescue operation undertaken by Burnaby fire fighters, paramedics, and other personnel in the Byrne Creek ravine.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2253
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a rescue operation undertaken by Burnaby fire fighters, paramedics, and other personnel in the Byrne Creek ravine.
Subjects
Accidents
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Emergency Services - Ambulance Services
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-1: "Burnaby firefighters from the Technical Rescue squad lift Yegor Rabbets, 13, from the Byrne Creek ravine, near MacLean Park, after he had fallen from a swinging rope, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries.
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-2: "Rescue workers and paramedics load Yegor Rabbets, 13, into an air ambulance for transportation to BC Children's Hospital, after he had fallen from a swinging rope in the Byrne Creek ravine near MacLean Park, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries."
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-3: "Alex Efremov, 14, helped guide rescue workers into the Byrne Creek ravine near MacLean Park, where his friend, Yegor Rabbets, 13, had fallen from a swinging rope, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries."
Geographic Access
Byrne Creek
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Hill Area
Images
Less detail

Canadian Linen and Uniform Service explosion

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire fighter in uniform walking through a puddle in a parking lot after an explosion at Canadian Linen and Uniform Service. One of the company's trucks and a Burnaby Fire Department fire truck are parked in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3330
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire fighter in uniform walking through a puddle in a parking lot after an explosion at Canadian Linen and Uniform Service. One of the company's trucks and a Burnaby Fire Department fire truck are parked in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Accidents
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on newspaper article
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
Less detail

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