John Baker Awarded Deputy Fire Chief - Safety And Training Role

As of earlier this month, a new position was created with the City and Campbell River Fire Department.

John Baker has stepped into the new, full-time role of Deputy Fire Chief – Safety and Training with the city’s fire department.

Earlier this year, Campbell River and Strathcona Regional District signed a service agreement to establish a new permanent position aimed at enhancing public safety across the region.

Fully funded by the SRD, the position provides dedicated support to all fire departments within the regional district, focusing on firefighter recruitment, training, record keeping, equipment specification, logistics, and bulk purchasing.

“The City’s Fire Department is staffed by a team of skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to fire safety and prevention,” says Dan Verdun, Fire Chief.

“John has built a strong reputation as a competent, respected, safety-conscious leader in the fire service. As deputy fire chief — safety and training, he’ll apply his skills, experience and fire-service knowledge to promote the safety of firefighters and residents in Campbell River and throughout all communities in the SRD.”

As the Deputy Chief — Safety and Training, Baker will direct and support health and safety, training, logistics, and maintenance, and will provide administrative support to the fire departments within the SRD.

Baker was born and raised in Campbell River and joined the CRFD as a volunteer in 1988. Having been hired as a career member in 1993, he served in multiple capacities before being promoted to an officer in 2006.

“As a lifelong resident of Campbell River and a long-time member of the City’s Fire Department, I’m excited about making a positive difference in the city and in support of other fire departments in the region,” says Baker.

“We have a very dedicated team that continuously strives to provide a high level of service. I see the positive impact our firefighters make in the community on a daily basis and I look forward to being able to support that level of dedication in this new role.”

To see the full news release, visit City of Campbell River.