The City of Burnaby has opened a new permanent fire station at the top of Burnaby Mountain, replacing a temporary on-campus facility that served Simon Fraser University. The $30M Fire Station 8 facility—funded by the federal government with land provided by SFU—is seismically built t and includes specialized equipment to respond to wildfires and mountain conditions. The facility features green design elements such as a low-carbon energy system and reflective roofing. The Daily Hive reports that the area previously relied on off-mountain crews navigating steep roads; the new station will ensure faster, safer response times. “Fire Station 8 is an exciting addition to the emergency response support on Burnaby Mountain,” said SFU President Joy Johnson.
