NWFR – In the news
I only wish we could get this kind of media attention to the more pressing issues before the North Westside community. As I stated in my interview I am extremely disappointed with the travel decisions made by residents including the fire department members that chose to travel at this time. The risks you take could jeopardize us all if new variants of the CPOVID19 virus come home with you. As far as FD Members go… they are Paid-on-Call employees of the RDCO not exempt or unionized employees and therefore not subject to the same rules and regulations. This does not bind them to RDCO Policies in the same way as other RDCO Staff but should not make them exempt from Health & Safety Policies meant to protect them and the people they serve.
The important take away from this is we still have a great fire department with outstanding members and officers. I believe the NWFR will respond and manage emergency scenes with the same organized and efficient scene management they are known for.
In an emergency you can still call 911 and count on our fire department to respond to and resolve the emergency you face.
Media
Kelowna Daily Courier RON SEYMOUR Feb 03 2021 • 11:52 AM ‘Everybody needs a break’ – politician defends firefighters’ Mexican holiday (department officers and the Regional District of Central Okanagan fire services manager,”…)
Castanet.net Jon Manchester Feb 02 2021 • 4:00 AM (also Global Okanagan) North Westside Fire Department’s two senior officers both vacationing in Mexico (The Regional District of Central Okanagan assures residents of the North Westside that…)
Vernon Morning Star Michael Rodriguez Feb 02 2021 • 1:01 PM (also Capital News, Lake Country Calendar) Two North Westside deputy fire chiefs jet off to Mexico amid pandemic (which are managed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO).)
