Comox Fire Rescue

Prevention, Emergency Response, and the Comox Fire Training Centre

Comox Fire Rescue provides a variety of preventive and emergency services to a population of over 18,000 in an area of 16 square miles. This includes the Town of Comox, the Comox Fire Protection Improvement District, the Bates Huband Local Service Area (Regional District of Comox-Strathcona), and the Comox Indian Band. They also operate the Comox Fire Training Centre, which trains firefighters from all over Vancouver Island, and even parts of BC and the rest of Canada. The training centre is certified by the JIBC.

Meet our Members: Firefighter Bob Mitchell

This week on "Meet our Members", we interview Firefighter Bob Mitchell.

Was there a specific event or reason for you to be interested in becoming a firefighter?

My grandfather and uncle were volunteer firefighters in my hometown of Twillingate in Newfoundland. When I was a kid I spent a lot of time around the fire station so I guess it grew on me.

Tell us a bit about your family

I have been married to my beautiful wife Renee for 17 years and we have two sons. Hayden is 16 and Jackson is 14.

What is your regular “Day Job”

I am a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Tell us about your passion in life.

I like to think that I have a passion for helping people, which is why I enjoy being a volunteer firefighter.

Tell us about the most amazing thing you have experienced so far in life.

The birth of my children has to be the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. I don’t think anything is going to top that.

Do you have any fire service goals?

I want to become a driver and pump operator.

“Thank you for joining Comox.” says Comox Fire Rescue Chief Gord Schreiner.

"Bob brings many years of firefighting experice from several departments." states Schreiner. "We look forward to working and training with you Bob."

Comox Fire Rescue

1870 Noel Ave, Comox, BC, V9M 2K9, Canada

250.339.2432