Rotary Meeting - September 22nd

Rick Jones from the Osoyoos Fire Department came to visit our club. He was able to share some interesting statisics with us. Over the last year there has been 196 calls which consist of false alarms, lifts, motor vehicle accidents, possible gas leaks or CO2, and fires. 

It was a busy spring for the fire department with two house fires and the main street fire. In April, the Osoyoos Fire Department planned and hosted the annual Oyster Feed selling 400 tickets this year and raising $28,000 for charities such as the Burn Ward at the Vancouver Hospital, Oliver Hosptital, and Penticton Hospital.

 A construction proposal has gone out to tender for the new fire hall being built on Highway 97 and 74th.

 Currently there are only 20 volunteer firefighters and 32 is ideal. Anyone interested in joining can pick up an application form at town hall. Applicants must have good endurance, strength, cardio and their place of work must be supportive of the volunteer firefighting program. All volunteers carry pagers and are on call 24/7. Volunteers are paid $18/hour for calls and training. Training is every Wednesday night from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm. Please spread the word if you know of anyone who might be interested.