Could you provide a brief background of your fire service career?
I joined the Comox Fire Rescue in June 2018. I will be releasing from the military soon, and I was looking for a new challenge in my life. Each day and training is teaching me new skills.
What is your favourite part of volunteering for Comox Fire Rescue?
I like the team spirit that is here at Comox Fire Rescue and I want to serve my community more.
Outside of the fire department, what are your interests/hobbies?
I enjoy running, Crossfit, back country hiking and cooking ~ just to name a few of my hobbies.
If you could change one thing about the fire service, what would it be?
I haven't been with the fire service long enough to comment on changes, but I wish I lived closer to the hall :)
Chief Schreiner states, "Thanks so much for joining and being a part of our team Caroline. It’s members like you that make our department better and our community safer. Keep up the hard work.”
Meet our Members - Sacha Scott
Could you provide a brief background of your fire service career?
I joined the Comox Fire Rescue in June 2018 because I wanted to be a bigger part of my community and to be able to play a role of helping those in their time of need.
What is your favourite part of volunteering for Comox Fire Rescue?
Being a part of an association where everyone wants to see you succeed has been such a rewarding journey.
Outside of the fire department, what are your interests/hobbies?
Outside if the fire hall I can be found watching my son play hockey and lacrosse or playing baseball with my slow pitch team. Last winter I took up snowboarding and am now hooked I can't wait for the 2018/19 season to begin. In the summers enjoy days at the beach playing on the water or spending weekends camping.
What are some major changes you have seen in the fire service industry during your career?
I haven't been with the fire service long enough to see major changes however I'm impressed with the ever evolving technology.
Chief Schreiner states, "Sacha has been a great addition to our team. Her energy and commitment to training is great. Keep up the great work Sacha"
Meet our Members - Darian MacQuarrie
Could you provide a brief background of your fire service career?
I started my fire service career during in the Fire Fighter Youth Camp in the spring of 2018 and was then offered a position as a summer student. I was also offered a volunteer position and after that I've been with Comox Fire Rescue since.
Was there any specific event that first interested you in becoming a fire fighter?
I did the youth camp and really enjoyed it. It opened doors for me into the fire service.
What is your favourite part of volunteering for Comox Fire Rescue?
I love the team work that goes on with our volunteers and the Valley always has friendly people who I'm glad to help.
Outside of the fire department, what are your interests/hobbies?
I like to hunt and when I'm not at school, work or the hall, I am at Muay Thai exercising and practicing techniques at Knockout Martial Arts.
What are some major changes you have seen in the fire service industry during your career?
I see how we train and how safety protocols/guidelines are constantly being updated to protect us, the people we serve and to make everything go smoother.
Chief Schreiner states, "Darian has been a great addition to our team. It is because of people like Darian that we have a great department and can provide outstanding services to our citizens. "
Meet our Members - Stefan Scott
Could you provide a brief background of your fire service career?
My fire service career began two years ago with Comox Fire Rescue. My family moved to the valley just over two years ago and I was looking for a way to serve my community. Comox Fire Rescue was a great fit in terms of opportunity, challenge and comraderie.
Was there any specific event that first interested you in becoming a fire fighter?
Who doesn’t want to be a firefighter? ;-) When we first moved here I brought my boys over to look at the engines, and Chief Shreiner came out and introduced himself. He explained to me how the department operated and served our community. I was very impressed with the organization. That initial meeting spurned me on to submit my application to CFR. Since Comox Fire Rescue is a training centre for the Justice Institute of British Columbia, it’s a perfect place to get extremely high-quality training on a part-time basis. That was a great fit for me and my family.
What is your favourite part of volunteering for Comox Fire Rescue?
Two things: the first is the wonderful comraderie shared amongst our firefighters. I’ve made some great friends in the department and it’s really helped us assimilate into community here in the Comox Valley. Secondly, as I like to call it, is that I receive ‘free superhero training’! The things we learn and train for as firefighters is very challenging but also a lot of fun and extremely rewarding. Comox Fire Rescue also has an extremely high focus on safety first in it’s training. This comes together in quite an amazing opportunity to serve ones community in a very unique way.
Outside of the fire department, what are your interests/hobbies?
Family comes first for me. My wife and I have three children that keep us very busy. Our sons are seven and five and we have a one-year-old daughter. I also volunteer at our church teaching Sunday school. I am a carpenter by trade and work part time for myself. I play hockey, attempt to keep fit, enjoy reading and financial planning.
What are some major changes you have seen in the fire service industry during your career?
Since I am fairly new to the fire service industry, I have not seen many changes. But what has amazed me is how technology is such a valuable and useful tool in the fire service. As I have talked to other firefighters from around the country, I have come to appreciate how progressive Comox Fire Rescue is in implementing the latest advances in training and equipment. The fact that I feel very safe when entering a burning structure is quite amazing to me.
Chief Schreiner states, "Stefan has been a great addition to our team. It is because of people like Stefan that we have a great department and can provide outstanding services to our citizens. Keep up the great work Stefan"
Comox Fire Rescue Fire Prevention Week Open House 13th October 2018 from 11 am to 4 pm. Come and meet your Comox Fire Rescue firefighters and see the Station.
