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Lake Cowichan fire chief retires after 48 years of service
He will mentor his successor as the department prepares for an internal search and a smooth leadership transition.
- After 48 years of dedicated service with the Lake Cowichan Fire Department, Volunteer Fire Chief Doug Knott is retiring. His official last day is Dec. 1, though he has offered to mentor his successor.
- Throughout nearly five decades, Knott served as fire chief for 17 years, providing steady leadership through growth and increasing demands. He received significant honours including a 45-year fire service medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
- Under Knott's leadership, the department advanced training and equipment while securing $600,000 in FireSmart grants. The department operates a junior program for Grade 11 students, currently including two youth, one of whom is Knott's granddaughter.
- The department is interviewing candidates internally for Knott's replacement. Knott said he has agreed to help with the transition while looking to "ease off a bit" after his tenure.
- Knott recommends volunteering as rewarding for individuals and communities alike. "If people can find the time, and commit, its certainly worthwhile for them," he said, citing search and rescue as an example.
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