Fire Chief Bob Graham told Oliver Daily News that the term of office of Fire Chief has been extended for a three year period beginning January 1st.

The Deputy Fire Chief’s term will be two years beginning in 2019. This allows for a staggering of end times for each senior officer because of continuity.

At the end of the two year term – it will revert to a three year term also allowing for the offset.

The current Deputy is Bryon Somerville.

The town has a bylaw and policy with regard to choices made on who gets each position and those of captains. Each procedure is different and involves a selection committee and the membership of the fire department.

The CAO of the Town of Oliver, Cathy Cowan, sits only on the selection committee for the Fire Chief and acts as the liason between the Department, Chief and Town Council.

Both Somerville and Graham were first appointed to their positions in March of 2017.

Recently a story, this one, was published. One word was used that was not correct and now has been adjusted.

Selection, election, appointments etc. are made in the new year. This story is about a new policy. Not the person at the helm.

ODN apologizes for any misconceptions.

Our prediction – the incumbents will be have their tenure renewed in January.