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10 new recruits mean more aggressive fire fighting on Westside

Recruits add fire protection

West Kelowna Fire Rescue has added 10 firefighters to its roster.

The city says that means Lakeview Heights Fire Station is now fully staffed around the clock, and fires can be attacked more aggressively.

West Kelowna council added eight positions to its budget this year and filled two vacancies to get to the double-digit addition.

The influx of bodies means Westbank Centre Fire Stations No. 31 and No. 32 will be able to "aggressively attack fires inside of buildings without waiting for additional crews to arrive. It will also reduce the amount of overtime being worked by firefighters."

The recruits will continue training over the coming months.



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