Inspire.
Empower.
Unite.
Advocate.
Strengthen.
By collaborating with community partners we are building a connected, vibrant, and resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Strengthen
Our Youth
Mental Health Initiatives
Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures.
As first responders, we see firsthand the profound impact of mental health on individuals and families.
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We understand that early intervention and the right support can make all the difference. That's why we've teamed up with Buddy Check for Jesse. Together, we are dedicated to building a resilient community by focusing on the mental well-being of our youth. Let’s empower the next generation to thrive emotionally and mentally.
Teams Engaged: Over 40 teams across the North Shore have participated in this life-changing initiative.
Youth Educated: More than 2,500 youth and counting.
Get Involved: Contact us to involve your team, access our free educational materials, and become eligible for team fundraising support.Donate: Support our mission and help empower our youth.
Empower Our
Kids and Youth
Sports Initiatives
Everyone Deserves to Play
For thirteen years, we've partnered with Athletics for Kids because we believe every child should have the chance to play.
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As firefighters, we see the value of teamwork and the significant role sports play in someone's life. With our support, Athletics for Kids has issued over 13,000 Sports4Life Grants, ensuring that financial barriers don't stop kids from participating in sports.
How to apply for a grant:
Click here to give your child the opportunity to play.Donate:
Support a grant and change a child's life.
Sport4Life Grants
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As firefighters, we see the value of teamwork and the significant role sports play in someone's life. With our support, Athletics for Kids has issued over 13,000 Sports4Life Grants, ensuring that financial barriers don't stop kids from participating in sports.
How to apply for a grant:
Click here to give your child the opportunity to play.
Donate:
Support a grant and change a child's life.
NSMB Association
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NSMBA
Connecting Community Through Nature and Sports
We value our community’s access to sports and the natural beauty of North Vancouver. Join us in supporting local sports initiatives.
Donate: We match donations made through us up to $2500/year:
Sports Matching Grants
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Does your sports association need financial support to purchase equipment?
Contact Us:
Learn more about our matching grants and how we can help you run a fundraiser, offer tax receipts to your donors and help you get the vital equipment your players need.
Inspire our Kids
and Youth
Education Initiatives
Gently Down the Seymour:
Learning Through Nature
For the past thirteen years, the DNV Fire Charity has proudly supported the Seymour Salmonid Society's Hatchery and Education Center.
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Gently Down the Seymour is an incredible initiative that engages 1,500 young adventurers each year, teaching them the importance of environmental stewardship.
Participate: Sign up to be apart of this amazing program.
Donate: Support our efforts to safeguard the environment and nurture the future stewards of North Vancouver.
High School Scholarships
Education Initiatives
Ignite a Dream, Shape a Future
We aim to inspire the next generation of first responders and healthcare workers. That's why we offer four high school scholarships annually to support individuals on their path to these remarkable careers.
Bringing Our Community Together
Community Initiatives
Since 1954, our dedicated firefighters have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve our community and volunteer over 1000 hours annually to make North Vancouver a better place to live, work and play
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We are dedicated to creating a connected, vibrant, and resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Kids Firefighter Challenge
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We run our kids Firefighter Challenge and community booth whenever the opportunity arises. Prizes, contests and lots of laughs.
Become a Sponsor:
Request us at your event:
Firefighter Dinner Auctions
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We offer our "Cooking with Fire" Firefighter Dinners to be auctioned off to raise funds for partner charities that align with our mission. Our Firefighters will prepare and serve a 3-course meal with wine pairings. This evening is a guaranteed night of laughter, delectable food, and tremendous entertainment.
Request this prize for your event:
The Holidays
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Whether we're lighting up Stanley Park or handing out candy canes to brighten a child's day, we're always finding new ways to bring smiles to our community and get them in the holiday spirit.
Building More Resilient Healthcare
We believe in the
power of partnership.
Muscular Dystrophy
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A Legacy of Support and Hope
Seventy years ago, a woman in need turned to her local firefighters, who took to the streets to fill a boot with donations. Their support enabled her to get the life-changing surgery she needed. Ever since, firefighters across North America have upheld this tradition, supporting those with neuromuscular disorders.
Get Connected: Learn more about Muscular Dystrophy Canada.Muscle.ca
Donate: Support those with neuromuscular disorders.
BCPFF Burn Fund
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Transforming Lives of Burn Survivors
We’ve witnessed the trauma burns can cause and are inspired by the resilience of burn survivors. The Burn Fund and its programs are transforming lives, and we are proud to support this incredible work.
Get Connected: Learn more about the Burn Fund.burnfund.org
Donate: Help us continue to support burn survivors.
BC Cancer Drivers
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Many years ago, one of our firefighter’s wives received the tragic news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. When we learned about how the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society was there for her and her family, and what an incredible experience it was to have them as a resource, we knew this was an organization we needed to support. With our help, they have provided over 166,000 patient trips.
Volunteercancerdrivers.caDonate: Help us continue to support burn survivors.
DNV
Fire Charity
Let’s join hands to build a brighter, stronger future for our kids and youth. Together, we can make a difference.
