Penticton Fire Chief

• Four-legged hero retires from rescue career in Penticton, B.C.

  “I'm proud of him and I'm proud of the work that he's done."

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
  
• Fire at Penticton Toyota dealership ‘developed rapidly’ Wednesday morning

  Area residents sent in photos of the Toyota dealership in Penticton on fire. Thick columns of smoke and flame can be seen rising from the business on Skaha Lake Road.

  Fire

  May 11, 2022
  
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• Area residents renew calls for better fire protection after major landfill fire near Penticton

  Water suppression efforts were delayed due to the lack of fire hydrants on site.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
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• Searching for Survivors: Penticton fire chief and his disaster dog return from the Bahamas

  Larry Watkinson and his loyal companion Sam were part of a 13-person, four-dog urban search-and-rescue team that has recently returned from a one-week deployment in Abaco.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2019
• Penticton’s fire chief deployed to hurricane-ravaged Bahamas to assist in rescue efforts

  The fire department said the City of Penticton is supporting Watkinson by issuing his regular paycheque and the provincial government covered the cost of his flight. 

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2019