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06/05/2026

Today, the Kelowna Fire Department proudly graduates 11 new firefighters who have successfully completed an intensive eight-week recruit training program and are now joining our Suppression Division.

Over the past two months, these recruits have demonstrated dedication, resilience, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to serving our community. They have worked extremely hard to reach this milestone, but as every firefighter knows, this is only the beginning. The real work starts now as they continue to learn, grow, and serve alongside the members of the Kelowna Fire Department.

Please join us in congratulating these firefighters on their achievement and welcoming them to the KFD family and IAFF Local 953

05/22/2026

Your Kelowna Firefighters Local 953 were to take part in the Memorial Cup parade with the KFD Honour Guard, Pipes & Drums, Ladder 2.

Proud to serve this community on and off the clock. 🚒

05/20/2026

This Paramedic Services Week, Kelowna Professional Firefighters Local 953 proudly recognizes our partners at BCEHS for the incredible care they provide our community every day.

Emergency response is built on teamwork. From critical medical calls to major incidents, firefighters and paramedics work side by side to deliver rapid, professional care when seconds matter most.

Did you know? Kelowna firefighters operate up to the scope of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), with many members also licensed as Primary Care Paramedics. 🚒🚑

Thank you to all paramedics, dispatchers, and frontline healthcare professionals serving our community. 🚒🚑

05/12/2026

To the nurses who care, comfort, and show strength every day, thank you.

We’ve got your back. ❤️

Happy International Nurses Day from Kelowna Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 953.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the members of Kelowna Firefighters IAFF Local 953. ❤️

Today, we recognize and celebrate all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures who give so much of themselves every single day.

To the moms working behind the scenes, holding families together through long shifts, missed holidays, late nights, and early mornings, thank you. Your strength, patience, sacrifice, and unconditional support never go unnoticed.

And to the firefighter and dispatch moms serving our community while raising families of their own, we are especially grateful for everything you do both at home and on the front lines.

Wishing all the amazing mothers in our community a safe, happy, and well-deserved Mother’s Day. 🚒❤️

07/23/2025

Firefighting was officially classified as a Group 1 carcinogen (2023) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

That’s the highest risk level—on par with asbestos, diesel exhaust, benzene, PAHs, soot, sleep deprivation — all exposures in the job.

Proper decontamination, PPE, and Early detection saves lives!!

Tailored health screening programs mean better survival rates, less heartbreak for families, and reduced treatment costs.

Firefighters shouldn’t have to fight for care. Let’s act before it’s too late.

04/28/2025

There are no words that can help…. As mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters… simply as a humans, we feel these loses for our communities.

We hope for the strength of the Vancouver community and for our fellow brothers and sister first responders after such a tragedy .

02/27/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Retired Captain Terry Britton, a dedicated firefighter, mentor, and community leader. Terry served over 30 years with the Kelowna Fire Department, and even after retiring, his commitment to the KFD never wavered. He played a vital role in establishing the KFD Honour Guard, dedicating countless hours to training, mentoring new recruits, and upholding the traditions of our profession.

Beyond the fire service, Terry’s passion for his community was evident in everything he did. He spent 40 years as a volunteer with the Okanagan Sun and served as ski patrol with Big White, always giving his time to help others. His kindness, leadership, and dedication left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Our deepest condolences to his wife, Sheila, and the Britton family and friends. Terry’s presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he inspired.

Rest easy, Captain. We’ll take it from here.

10/09/2024

The Kelowna Professional Firefighters Association Local 953 is proud to endorse Loyal Wooldridge for Kelowna Central MLA.

Loyal has served as a member of Kelowna City Council and has supported firefighter issues. We support those that support us and public safety.

10/06/2024

We’re proud to announce that Kelowna Firefighters are the first in our municipality and first municipality in Canada to complete the e-learning course, a powerful initiative led by Canadian Country Music Legend Paul Brandt!

Thanks to the support of , our team has been trained to recognize the signs of human trafficking—a growing and deeply concerning issue here in Canada.

We encourage you take the free e-learning module found on the Not In My City website.

Together, we can make a difference!🌼

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