KELOWNA–Kelowna’s Fire Chief has strong connections to Fort McMurray.
Jeff Carlisle was the regional fire chief there for almost ten years, up until 2008.
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Carlisle took the time to talk with Global Okanagan’s Kelly Hayes on Thursday.
Watch as he explains his insights into the region, the scope of what emergency crews there are dealing with, and his future fire predictions for the Okanagan, which he now calls home.
With files from Kelly Hayes
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