Kelowna promotes from within fire department for new chief

As Kelowna's fire chief leaves for a job in Yukon, the city has found his replacement from within the ranks.

Deputy fire chief Dwight Seymour will step into the roll as fire chief on Feb. 19, according to a City of Kelowna media release issued today, Jan. 31.

Outgoing fire chief Travis Whiting has accepted the fire chief job for the Whitehorse Fire Department in Yukon.

“Dwight has deployed to support a number of provincial emergencies over the past few years in leadership positions,” city director of protective service Stu Leatherdale said in the release. “I know Dwight’s passion for safety and leadership development will position him well for his new role.”

Seymour has been with the Kelowna Fire Department since 2021 as an assistant chief and then as deputy chief of operations since 2022.

His experience includes serving as the deputy fire chief in Vernon and in Okotoks, Alberta.

He holds a Diploma in Business Administration and graduated from the Los Angeles Fire Department Leadership Academy.

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