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Sicamous honors former Fire Chief Brett Ogino with memorial plaque

Sicamous Fire Rescue Brett Ogino memorial plaque fire chief community tribute

A memorial plaque was unveiled at the Sicamous Fire Rescue hall on Tuesday, September 22, to honor former Fire Chief Brett Ogino. The ceremony was attended by firefighters, district staff, council members, and community residents.

Ogino joined the fire department in 1995, rose to the rank of chief in 2003, and served as the District of Sicamous’ full-time fire chief starting in 2016 until his retirement in 2024. Current Fire Chief Clayton Allen described Ogino as a dedicated leader whose commitment to the service and his personnel left a lasting mark on the department.

The plaque is anchored to a large rock in front of the fire hall, serving as a tribute to his 28 years of service and his impact on the local community.

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Brett Ogino · Clayton Allen · Sicamous · Sicamous Fire Rescue

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