The Lake Country Fire Department protects the community by delivering a range of proactive services such as fire prevention inspections, public fire and life safety education programs, home smoke alarm installation programs and FireSmart™ British Columbia programs. The department serves the community by responding to a broad range of emergencies including structure fires, wildland urban interface fires, medical emergencies, technical rescues, hazardous materials incidents and calls for public assistance. As a partner in the Regional District of Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Program and Regional Rescue Program, the Lake Country Fire Department cooperatively delivers Emergency Management, Vehicle Rescue, Marine Rescue, Ice Rescue and Rope Rescue services across the region.
The team consists of ten full time career staff and seventy paid on-call firefighters that deliver services from three strategically located fire stations. Supporting the preparation required to ensure safe and effective service delivery accounts for a significant amount of the daily and weekly workload on staff.
Available Opportunities
We are planning for a fall 2025 recruitment drive. Ensure to check back beginning of September for more information and instructions on how to apply.
The Community
Nestled in the scenic Okanagan Valley, on the unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the squilx”/Syilx (Okanagan) peoples, the District Lake Country is ideally located between City of Kelowna and the City of Vernon. Lake Country is one of the fastest growing communities in British Columbia with an increase in population of 11% since the 2021 census.
People move to Lake Country to experience the Okanagan and live in connected neighborhoods with access to urban centers and amenities. This unique geography and the community embody “Life. The Okanagan Way.” Lake Country is a hub of growth, innovation, tourism, agriculture, technology, business, and the arts. Just under 50 per cent of the land in the community is within the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve and major crops include cherries, grapes, apples, pears, and peaches.
Lakes, mountains, orchards, vineyards, and miles of sun-drenched landscapes offer an active outdoor lifestyle that makes Lake Country the ideal setting for community, work and play.
The District of Lake Country
The District of Lake Country is a growing municipality with an elected Mayor and six Councilors using a ward system. Led by the Chief Administrative Officer, the team of one hundred and fifty staff provides a wide array of services with a combined annual budget of over fifty million dollars. The District has a positive work culture and offers its workers competitive compensation and benefits.
Council is updating its 2022 Strategic Plan which currently prioritizes addressing climate change in all decisions, supporting quality development that respects public safety, as well as environment and community needs, while moving towards ‘finishing what we started’. Sustainability, Climate Change, and the Environment are the foundation for priorities in five key areas: Infrastructure, Economy, Governance, Environmental and Social.