Comox Fire Rescue

Prevention, Emergency Response, and the Comox Fire Training Centre

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 promotes new Assistant Fire Chief

A huge congratulations to Pascal Lafreniere on his promotion to Assistant Fire Chief of Comox Fire Rescue. Pascal has been a dedicated member of Comox Fire since 2009 and has played an important role in many of our successes over the years.

He steps into the role following Rick Shelton’s retirement, after more than 25 years of exceptional service as Assistant Chief. Rick leaves behind a legacy of leadership, and we thank him for his remarkable contributions.

Chief Gord Schreiner states: “Pascal has a great balance of all the skills and attributes needed to help lead this amazing organization. We look forward to working with Pascal in his new, and very important role.”

We wish Pascal every success in his new position and look forward to his continued leadership within our department and community..

Comox Fire Rescue

1870 Noel Ave, Comox, BC, V9M 2K9, Canada

250.339.2432