News Items tag as: RDOS firehalls

Naramata fire chief suspended as board continues investigation
October 25, 2018 - 5:45 PM

PENTICTON - There is no word as to why a regional district fire chief was suddenly suspended by the regional district board recently.
Regional district directors agree to take second look at fire department regulatory process
April 05, 2018 - 5:06 PM

PENTICTON - The regional district’s protective services committee agreed to back away from the district’s present course in regulating its fire departments following a committee meeting today.
Fire department administration hot topic for regional directors
April 04, 2018 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - The controversy surrounding the regional district's attempts to create bylaws to control its seven fire departments continues.
Volunteer fire departments in B.C. still face training, cost challenges meeting new standards
February 02, 2018 - 6:30 PM

Small volunteer fire departments around the province are facing higher costs and possible limits to their service levels as they continue to adjust to new regulations.
South Okanagan firehalls could finally become alcohol-free
June 01, 2016 - 7:30 PM

PENTICTON - The regional district is close to making firehalls alcohol-free, something which has been on the radar since 'the famous keg issue' in Oliver six years ago.
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Naramata fire chief suspended as board continues investigation