Courtenay Fire Department Issues Statement After Firefighter Recently Assaulted

The Courtenay Fire Department has issued a statement after one of their firefighters was recently assaulted.

The department is hoping it will offer some clarification to some misinformation being shared on social media.

On August 4th, a volunteer firefighter was the victim of a seemingly unprovoked assault while she was in the process of putting on firefighting equipment in preparation to respond to a structure fire.

Following the assault, the firefighter was taken to hospital for medical treatment and thanks to the swift action of surrounding firefighters, the suspect was subdued until police arrived.

The Comox Valley RCMP is investigating and arrested the suspect at the scene. Investigators are still gathering evidence, which includes dashcam footage from a nearby fire truck.

The volunteer firefighter is recovering from her injuries at home.

The statement thanked the community for its outpouring of support.

To see the full statement, visit City of Courtenay.