[Image was taken during a live burn practive and training exercise]
For the past 10 years, Steven has served as a volunteer firefighter for the Columbia Valley Fire Department. As Deputy Chief, he and his crew respond to emergency calls for the Lindell Beach and Columbia Valley jurisdictions.
“I joined the hall over a decade ago because I wanted to contribute to the safety of my community. Being trained for emergency response, at anytime of the day and in almost every situation, under emergency and sometimes stressful circumstances felt like the ultimate community service that I was able to offer. I love and respect my dedicated team of firefighters; I enjoy the continuing education, skills and knowledge that we work on each week at practice, and together feel a duty to protect our neighbours when they call for help.”