Meet our Members: Firefighter Jessica Lariviere
This week on "Meet our Members", we interview Firefighter Jessica Lariviere.
Was there a specific event that first interested you in becoming a firefighter?
There was not a specific event, however growing up in small town Seaforth, Ontario my family regularly attended the Firefighters Breakfasts, where I became fascinated with the fire trucks and many aspects of the Fire Service, such as the dedication to community and camaraderie.
Tell us about your family.
I am so grateful to be married to my best friend, who also happens to be a firefighter. We met through the military when we were both posted to Borden, Ontario for training. In 2024 we welcomed our daughter, Marlowe, and she has been the absolute greatest joy. My sister has recently moved to Comox, and my mother, father and brother all still reside in Ontario, where I’m from.
What is your regular “Day Job”?
I have been a Firefighter in the Canadian Armed Forces since 2018. I have been posted to 19 Wing Comox since 2020.
Tell us about the passion in your life.
Aside from being very passionate about community service and emergency response, I also have a passion for cooking, biking, snowboarding, spending time with my little family, and more recently sewing!
Tell us about the most amazing thing you have experienced so far in life.
The most amazing experience in my life has been becoming a Mother, and watching my husband become a Father. It has brought endless joy, growth, and laughter. I am so grateful for such an incredible experience, from growing her, to watching her grow before our eyes into who she will be. I don’t think anything will ever top that.
Do you have any fire service goals?
Though I have many personal and professional goals, a large goal of mine is to continue educating myself and others about diversity, equity and inclusion, and to engage in initiatives to keep pushing us in a positive direction to continue fostering a more respectful and welcoming community within the Fire Service.
“Jessica brings a great amount of experience and leadership to our department" says Comox Fire Rescue's Chief Gord Schreiner. “We are thankful to have her on our team."