Staffing

NFPA 1710 sets minimum standards for crew size and response times. Studies show that by responding quickly to a building fire, we keep a small incident small. When a response takes more than a few minutes, however, the losses escalate substantially, resulting in a significant loss of property. The Port Alberni Fire Department has four personnel on shift 24/7 to ensure a timely response, and calls in off duty crew for structure fires and larger incidents. This staffing model balances fiscal responsibility while maintaining an effective response to incidents, which provides great value for the citizens of Port Alberni.