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RDOS in hot seat over fire chiefs

Residents and fire crews say the district has not explained several leadership changes, while interim chiefs and recruitment plans are in place.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has found itself feeling the heat from the public over how it is treating local fire protection services and the people who run them. Two fire departments within the region have found themselves without a chief for undisclosed reasons in recent weeks. Kaleden’s fire chief, according to the RDOS, is on administrative leave, while Naramata’s chief has been let go. Two other departments, Keremeos and Ok…

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Penticton Western News broke the news on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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