City of Kelowna

Discover the vital role urban trees play in protecting the environment and enhancing residents' quality of life, along with the efforts of those who perform this essential work. This is City At Work: https://ow.ly/2fjY50TS5c8

The Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) is now recruiting Kelowna-area residents committed to helping others and to protecting our community as part of our Paid (On-Call) Volunteer Fire Fighting team! Those interested in applying must be 19 years of ages and live within three kilometers of fire stations at 3275 Gulley Road, 550 Valley road North and 2186 Bennet Road locations. Learn more about the program, application process, physical and training requirements and volunteer commitment by visiting our recruitment webpage or by attending our upcoming KFD Volunteer Recruitment Open House: Date: Wednesday - October 23, 2024 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Fire Station 1 (EOC Meeting Room) - 2255 Enterprise Way Applications are currently being accepted online until October 31, 2024 through the City’s electronic Career Opportunities portal. Please ensure that you have a resume and driver's abstract to attach as part of your application, as these are required documents when applying to this posting at: https://ow.ly/L31t50TQfXb

mddl school is one week away! Designed for homeowners, housing providers, and industry professionals, mddl school is a full-day in-person course about how to deliver infill (middle) housing, which is a key part of Kelowna's housing and growth strategy. Participants will learn about identifying sites, design development, navigating approvals, financing and construction - and leave with practical knowledge, resources, checklists, and opportunities for more learning. Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/dSaCJ7R3 mddl will be donating all ticket proceeds to local non-profit organizations.

On October 8th the Kelowna Fire Department held their annual “Fire Chief for the Day” event, hosting a total of 22 Kelowna students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 for an evening of learning about fire safety, and directly issuing orders to the KFD’s on-duty fire crews. Each designated fire chief had a portrait taken with Fire Chief Dwight Seymor, with prints provided by Walmart. The event was highlighted by a live fire demonstration where our school nominated chiefs were shown firsthand how quickly a fire can grow and learn the importance of having functioning smoke alarms in your home. #NFSW

Do you have an interest infill but don't know where to start? Good news - there's still time to register for the mddl School Crash Course! The full-day class is designed to demystify the process with a beginner-level overview of the different components involved in infill development. Tickets are $50 and mddl will be donating proceeds to a local non-profit. Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/dSaCJ7R3

October 6 to 12 is Fire Prevention Week and the Kelowna Fire Department is kicking things off with an Open House on Sunday October 6th that includes a pancake breakfast (by donation), the chance to meet our amazing first responders, safety equipment displays from emergency responders across the City and loads of family and kid friendly activities!. All donations support the Kelowna Firefighters Charitable Society. To learn more visit:https://ow.ly/NsSv50TxClJ

There's still time to share your thoughts and experiences with accessibility in Kelowna! 📣 We invite all residents to take the survey to ensure that the upcoming Accessibility Plan reflects the diverse needs of people living, working and learning in Kelowna. 📝 Take the survey at https://ow.ly/grfv50TkujI

Maintaining Kelowna’s priorities with an election on the horizon Read the latest installment of Mayor Tom Dyas' monthly column Council Connect at https://lnkd.in/gU5eDVx7 Follow the link in our bio to subscribe to City Views, the City's monthly newsletter, to get Council Connect direct to your inbox

The Kelowna Fire Department is kicking off National Fire Prevention Week this year with an Open House on Sunday - October 6 on Bernard Avenue’s 200 block (from Water Street to the Sails). Activities include a delicious pancake breakfast (by donation), the chance to meet our amazing first responders and FireSmart safety mascots Sparky and Ember, safety equipment demos from emergency crews across the City and loads of family and kid friendly activities! To learn more visit:https://lnkd.in/gAiRxC7c

If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a #scam! Learn more about how to identify #fraud and prevent criminals from gaining access to your money and identity using these simple tips in our latest #SafeIn60 #CrimePrevention video: https://ow.ly/OyCz50T86QT