Cathy Semchuk to retire from Shuswap Emergency Program

Cathy Semchuk is retiring from her roles as the Emergency Support Services Director and Emergency Program Coordinator for the Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP). Her retirement was announced by Columbia Shuswap Regional District Regional Fire Chief Sean Coubrough during a board meeting in Salmon Arm on September 17.

Semchuk, the longest-serving member of the CSRD Protective Services team, joined the regional district in 2007. During her tenure, she is credited with transforming the regional district into a recognized leader in Emergency Support Services within the province. Under her leadership, the ESS volunteer count grew from eight to 60.