Long-time Osoyoos fire chief Rick Jones has been replaced by veteran volunteer firefighter Ryan McCaskill to lead the Osoyoos Fire Department.
Ryan was elected by his peers at a November 15 meeting and comes into his new role after 17 years with the department.
Rob Oliver has accepted the position of fire chief for the Okanagan Falls Fire Department.
He’s been an active member of the department for 35 years.
Oliver replaces Bob Haddow who served as chief for the past 50 years.
Meanwhile, Patrick Lantz will take the reins at the Willowbrook Fire Department near Oliver.
He’s a 12-year veteran firefighter who replaces Brad Fossett.
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