Jason Brolund
West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation Fire Chief | UN Speaker

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Jason serves as the Fire Chief for the growing community of West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation. Jason led hundreds of firefighters through the devastating McDougall Creek Wildfire in the summer of 2023, evacuating over 25,000 residents and saving thousands of homes from destruction.

 

Previously, Jason served as Deputy Fire Chief with the Kelowna Fire Department. Jason has been involved in emergency services for the past 29 years. He was directly involved in the emergency management component of major wildfires and floods in British Columbia and as a Venue Fire Commander during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Jason holds a Bachelor degree in Technology with a specialization in Emergency Management. He has been awarded the British Columbia Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal, the Canadian Fire Services Exemplary Services Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his service to Canada.

In 2022, Jason was named West Kelowna Citizen of the Year. Jason is passionate about protecting communities from Wildfire and serves on the board of the Fire Chiefs Association of British Columbia and FireSmart BC.