For Victoria Mayor & Council Candidates

Candidate Information Form

We're inviting all candidates for council and mayor to sign a pledge to support the safety of the public and Victoria's firefighters through six issues identified by our members.

Please note: Signing the Safe Victoria pledge is required to be considered for endorsement but does not guarantee endorsement. Additional selection criteria will be considered before endorsements are finalized.

Six priorities for a safer Victoria

We want to know where you stand on public safety in Victoria. Review the six commitments below:

Priority 01

Single-Stair Egress

Requiring more than one stairwell in new construction so residents and firefighters can exit and enter safely during a fire.

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Priority 02

Deterring Violence Against On-Duty Firefighters

Taking action to protect firefighters from violence and aggression they face responding to some emergency calls

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Priority 03

Increasing Support for PTSD and Mental Health

Supporting fire department members with mental health supports to keep them healthy and on the job

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Priority 04

High-Rise Firefighting Resources

Dedicating adequate resources to the fire department build out to protect the safety of increasing number of people living in high rise buildings

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Priority 05

Traffic and Road Design

Making fire department vehicle response times a critical part of planning all new road designs and construction in the city

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Priority 06

Protecting Victoria Harbour Airport and Vic West

Providing the resources needed so the fire department can protect safety in Victoria Harbour, home to Canada's busiest marine airport.

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Candidate Intake Form

Complete this form to submit your candidate details and receive the SafeVictoria briefing package.