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Larry Watkinson @chiefwatkinson

Fire and emergency management professional.

Joined May 2017
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The Team at KFD @IAFF953 is taking on The Push-Up Challenge to push for better mental health. You can push for better mental health too by donating to my fundraiser for CMHA British Columbia - Kelowna: thepushupchallenge.ca/fundra… Any donation, big or small, is really appreciated!

LARRY WATKINSON

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Over the holidays, KFD firefighters and dispatchers were on duty—answering calls, coordinating responses, and keeping Kelowna safe. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. We appreciate you. @IAFF953 #proudchief
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Larry Watkinson retweeted
City of Kelowna@cityofkelowna
3 Oct 2025
The Kelowna Fire Department is hosting its annual Open House on Sunday - October 5 on Bernard Avenue’s 200 block (from Water Street to the Sails) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. To learn more visit: kelowna.ca/calendar
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Happy new year everyone!
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Sure nice to come into work and find this special #Snoopy Christmas art! Thank you Secret Artist!
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Happy to be delivering this Advanced task force leader workshop for the upcoming wildfire season.
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A solid message from the Training officers window.
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#Rockets1stGoal Dylan Wightman
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Please support your local #salvationarmy. @salvationarmy
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On the ground at the McDougall Creek Wildfire - YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=Ubz58lXX…

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My last day in command of the Penticton Fire Department was rewarded by a signed helmet and reception. Thank you all for your support. This means the world to me. @iafflocal1399 @cityofpenticton
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Thank you for following @pentictonfire we have shared some very memorable moments together. As I start my next chapter as Deputy Fire Chief in @cityofkelowna I am closing @pentictonfire Pls. Follow @cityofpenticton for all emergency and fire related content - Stay Safe everyone💙
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City bringing in open burning ban | City of Penticton penticton.ca/city-hall/news-…

City bringing in open burning ban

In response to the increased wildfire conditions a ban on all open burning, including campfires and fireworks, will start tomorrow at noon in the City of Penticton. The City’s ban aligns with the...

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Larry Watkinson retweeted
City of Penticton@cityofpenticton
1 Jun 2023
Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson, shown taking part in an epic water gun fight to beat the heat, is moving on to a new opportunity after eight outstanding years of leading the City's fire… penticton.ca/city-hall/news-…

Fire chief moving on to new opportunity

The Penticton Fire Department will begin the search for a new chief with the departure of Larry Watkinson. “On behalf of the City of Penticton, I want to say thank-you to Chief Larry Watkinson for...

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Penticton fire chief leaving to join Kelowna as deputy - Penticton News castanet.net/news/Penticton/…

Penticton fire chief leaving to join Kelowna as deputy

Penticton's fire chief of eight years is leaving the city for a new role with the City of Kelowna.

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Thank you everyone for you support over the past 8 years. The City of Penticton has been amazing to work for and members of the @iafflocal1399 have made my work so rewarding. I'm excited for my next chapter with Kelowna Fire Dept.
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Over the next 2 days PFD and @cityofpenticton will host @fnessbc to deliver firefighter Training to upwards of 75 indigenous firefighters. Thank you to our supporting agencies @iafflocal1399 @IAFF18 @JIBCnews
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Larry Watkinson retweeted
BC Wildfire Service
@BCGovFireInfo
15 May 2023
Did you know that human caused wildfires can spark from the use of Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) including UTVs and ATVs? If you ride an ORV, keep it away from dry areas and make sure that a spark arrestor device is installed, as required by law under the Wildfire Act. #BCWildfire
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