Since 2016, BCIRPU has collaborated with the City of Surrey, City of Surrey Fire Service, and the University of the Fraser Valley, on a number of projects related to home and fire safety, and the health and wellness of firefighters.

 

Reports and manuscripts include:

  • Zheng A, Garis L, Pike I. Fire Severity Outcome Comparison of Apartment Buildings Constructed from Combustible and Non-combustible Materials. A report by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, for the University of the Fraser Valley: Vancouver, BC. April 2022. (LINK)
  • Maxim P, Pike I, Davies M. Fire department diversity and inclusion: Creating opportunities for Indigenous recruitment. Report prepared for the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council Project. 2022 March. (LINK)
  • Zheng A, Rajabali F, Turcotte K, Garis L, Pike I. The Influence of Electrical Fires in Residential Homes: Geospatial Analysis Pointing to Vulnerable Locations and Equipment Failures. A report by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, for the University of the Fraser Valley: Abbotsford, BC. March 2019. (LINK)
  • Zheng A, Lehmann J, Sharp K, Turcotte K, Garis L, Pike I. Anti-Idling Technology on Fire Service Vehicles: An Evaluation of the Benefits. A report by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, for the University of the Fraser Valley: Vancouver, BC. October 2018. (LINK)
  • Zheng A, Jiang A, Rajabali F, Turcotte K, Garis L, Pike I. Examining the Relationship Between Firefighter Injuries and Fatalities in the Built Environment: A case for reducing the risk to firefighters through adequate firefighting experience , working smoke alarms and sprinkler coverage in buildings. A report by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, for the University of the Fraser Valley: Vancouver, BC, May 2018. (LINK)
  • Smith J, Dhinsa A, Rajabali F, Zheng A, Bruin S, Pike I. The Epidemiology of Residential Fires Among Children and Youth in Canada. A report by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, for the University of the Fraser Valley: Vancouver, BC. February 2018. (LINK)
  • Ramsden R, Smith J, Turcotte K, Garis L, Kunz K, Maxim P, Thomas L, Pike I. Determinants of Injury and Death in Canadian Firefighters: A Case for a National Firefighter Wellness Surveillance System. A report by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, for the University of the Fraser Valley: Abbotsford, BC. February 2018.
  • Cohen, I, Garis, L, Rajabali F, Pike I. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Hospitalizations and Deaths in Canada. A report by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, for the University of the Fraser Valley: Vancouver, BC. October 2017. (LINK)
  • Ramsden R, Smith J, Turcotte K, Rajabali F, Garis L, Thomas L, Pike, I. Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Among Civic Workers: A Risk Assessment of Low-dose Exposure. A report by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, for the University of the Fraser Valley: Abbotsford, BC. March 2017. (LINK)