What We Do

The Regional Emergency Plan is coordinated by the City of Kelowna Fire Department on behalf of the Regional District, the City of Kelowna, the District of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country and the District of Peachland. The Plan makes provisions for the community in the event of any emergency such as flooding, forest fires, airplane crashes or other catastrophes.

Officials from each member municipality, including the Regional District, RCMP, fire departments, BC Ambulance, Interior Health, School District 23, public works, transportation, communications and emergency social services volunteers meet and practice the plan, which also includes activating the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in the main Kelowna fire hall.

The plan also provides guidelines for recovery operations after any emergency or disaster ends.  Follow these links for more information on Preparing for Specific Emergencies and preparing a Grab and Go Kit for you and your family.

Interested volunteers can contact the Kelowna Fire Department at 250-469-8801. 

If you'd like to become a volunteer for Emergency Social Services (ESS), contact Coordinator Beryl Itani at 250-763-7656 or 250-215-1789 or via email baitani@shaw.ca. 

If you are an Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer with the Emergency Operation Centre Amateur Radio Communications Services, please contact Coordinator Norm Barton at 250-768-2572 or 250-861-0635 or email ve7bzc-norm@shaw.ca.  Link to Communications Team web site

How to Reach Us

Phone: (250) 469-8801
Fax: (250) 862-3371
Address: 2255 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 8B8
Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 Monday to Friday for inquiries