A review of fire-related deaths in children and youth 2005-2014 : BC Coroners Service teen overdose deaths

These findings are the basis for the following recommendations put forward to the Chief Coroner by the panel: Recommendation 1: Fire Safety Education and awareness By December 2017, the Fire Commissioner in collaboration with the Fire Chiefs Association of BC (FCABC) and the Fire Prevention Officers Association of BC (FPOBC) to adopt, develop and utilize standardized provincial fire prevention/ sa [...] Unknown to the child and the others the fire grew rapidly and engulfed the entire home. [...] The smoldering couch burned through the deck flooring, ignited the exterior wooden siding with the fire quickly spreading up the outside wall and throughout the attic of the house. [...] Provisions under the Coroners Act and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act allow for the BCCS to disclose information to meet its legislative mandate and to support the findings and recommendations generated by the review process. [...] PART 3: LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS In BC, the Fire Services Act and the 2012 BC Fire Code are governed by the Office of the Fire Commissioner.