Prevention, Emergency Response, and the Comox Fire Training Centre

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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.

Comox Fire Rescue celebrates International Women’s Day

March 08, 2023 / Brent Craven

On March 8th, groups and individuals worldwide will unify to celebrate and support women's advancement on International Women’s Day.

The International Women’s Day 2023 campaign theme is: #EmbraceEquity

There are currently 9 members of Comox Fire Rescue that proudly serve the Town of Comox and the Area B Fire Protection District.

“Comox Fire Rescue is very lucky to have such amazing women as part of our department.” says Fire Chief, Gord Schreiner of Comox Fire Rescue. “The dedication and commitment to be a firefighter is very intense, and I am very proud to be able to work and serve with such great individuals.”

(Pictured left to right: Elsa Gilroy, Jessica Lariviere, Emma McKinney, Chantelle Zawila, Sacha Scott, Brynn Vandervaate, Tammy Blair. Missing from photo: Sophie Cloutier, Katya Luczanko, Kianna Csolle)

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