Meet our Members - Cameron McColl

This week on Meet our Members, we chat with Firefighter Cameron McColl, who joined Comox Fire Rescue in 2016

Was there a specific event that first interested you in becoming a firefighter?

I was actually watching a Comox Fire Rescue training session from the comfort of my truck on the road, when I had one of the members come up to me to what I assume would be to ask me to move on but in fact when I rolled down the window he tossed me a challenge coin and said if you like this you should apply... I was in the next day and have never looked back since.

What is your favourite part of being at Comox Fire Rescue?

The Brotherhood / Sisterhood in the department. I had never seen anything like it in my working career and it has shown me the true meaning of team. Working through my 1001/2’s my platoon built not only amazing skills, but friendships that have lasted to this day. The Lieutenants, Captains and Chiefs are always there for us to coach us along the path of leadership.

Tell us about your family.

I am the oldest of two siblings, an uncle to one niece and waiting on my second niece due 2022.

I have a beautiful and smart fiancé, Carla, and two wonderful step children Weston & Hadley who are incredibly passionate about animals and the outdoors. We also have two dogs; Bear and Bunker.

What is your regular “Day Job”

I work at the Rio Tinto T2 project as an Emergency Response Lead and Underground Rescue Specialist. Coming from a Industrial Fire management background, my day to day is to look after my Platoon, on shift training & fire inspections. On site we cover an area reaching from sea level to 2900 feet in less than 20 kms. We have coverage for 1 town and 1 work camp, running all emergency services from Dispatch to Tech Rescues for the area.

What are your hobbies?

I love to get out with my stepson and go fishing any chance we get. I love to explore with the kiddos any of the local caves we can get into. We also camp quite a bit… although camping may not be the proper term as its in a 33' travel trailer.

What are some of your Fire Service goals?

Currently I am working through the Fire Safety Studies Diploma and working towards becoming an Emergency Response Coordinator for Civil works and or Industrial projects. I enjoy volunteering at Comox Fire Rescue in my off time and hope to continue this as a career path.

“Thank you for all your service and dedication to Comox Fire Rescue Cam.” says Fire Chief Gord Schreiner. “Glad to have you on our team, and keep up the great work.”