Fires in the Basements of Single-Detached Residential Property
November 4, 2013This report examines the fires that occurred in basements of British Columbia (BC) single-detached residential properties, reported to the BC…
Reframing Situational Awareness within the Fire Service Culture
September 3, 2013There is increasing attention being paid to better understanding and consequently decreasing the incidence of on-the-job injuries and deaths within…
Revisiting the Safety of Smart Meter Installations in British Columbia Analysis of Residential Structure Fires in BC between July 2010 and June 2013
August 30, 2013In June of 2011, BC Hydro commenced implementation of its Smart Metering Program, which involved converting every residential property in…
Targeting Marihuana Growing Operations in British Columbia
August 14, 2013Marihuana growing operations are an enduring crime and social problem for British Columbia. At the end of the 20th Century,…
Report on the Feasibility of a Canadian National Fire Information Database
June 7, 2013This document examines the feasibility of creating a National Fire Information Database for Canada. In pursuing this, we examined what…
Cleaning Up Former Drug Operations in our Residential Neighbourhoods
June 5, 2013Communities across British Columbia are conducting safety inspections of suspected marihuana grow operations and clandestine drug labs to address the…
Regulatory Options to Prevent the Unsafe Use of High-powered Hydroponic Equipment
June 2, 2013Both hobbyist gardeners and criminals who cultivate marihuana use the same types of high-powered hydroponic equipment in a residential setting,…
Characteristics of Offenders Arrested on Outstanding Warrants by BC Transit Police Officers 2013
April 5, 2013The purpose of this research note is to describe the population of individuals arrested by BC Transit Police officers on…
Surrey Fire Services’ Attendance Management Program
March 4, 2013The Surrey Fire Service introduced an Attendance Management Program (AMP) in 2003 to reduce employee absenteeism. The program outlines a…
Taller Wood Buildings and Fire Safety
February 4, 2013Recently, Vancouver architect, Michael Green, issued a report entitled Tall Wood, arguing that skyscrapers and other tall buildings should use…
