Kamloops Fire Rescue has a new chief who takes over the top job today, Feb. 1.
Steve Robinson is replacing Mike Adams who retired this past December.
He’s been a firefighter for 29 years after beginning his career in Surrey in 1992, and spent the last four years as an assistant fire chief in Kamloops.
“I will say that I am humbled and I’m honoured to be the fire chief for Kamloops Fire Rescue,” he told NL News. “I will follow in the proud tradition of Kamloops Fire Rescue and provide the best leadership that I can for the men and women who work here.”
“New roles always bring new challenges. I’m fortunate to have a great team to work with. I am fortunate to have been able to work with Chief Adams and I’m looking to taking on the new role.”
While in Surrey, Robinson served as an Assistant Chief in charge of Operations, Dispatch, and the Fire Prevention Office.
He helped create a HomeSafe program that focused on increasing the number of homes protected by working smoke alarms – a program which KFR was so successful it is now being used by fire departments across Canada, including in Kamloops.
“The City is fortunate to secure Chief Robinson in this position not only for his demonstrated leadership but along with his dedication to the fire service, team building skillset, and overall professionalism to lead as Fire Chief during these critical times,” said Byron McCorkell, the City’s Community and Protect Services Director, in a statement.
Meet @cityofkamloops new Fire Chief, Steve Robinson. Today is Chief Robinson’s first day at KFR’s top job. He’s been a part of our leadership as an Assistant Chief since 2016. Chief Robinson relocated from Surrey Fire Service, where he began his career as a firefighter in 1992. pic.twitter.com/EbwyAobFLi
— Kamloops Fire Rescue (@KamFire) February 1, 2021
