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Province to introduce improved pensions for wildland firefighters

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Premier David Eby adds the province will be instituting enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters.

Eby says everyone owes them a deep sense of gratitude for their efforts over the last several fire seasons.

The program is to come into effect in 2026, and officials expect most firefighters with the B-C Wildfire Service to qualify.

They’ll be eligible for the same provisions as others in public safety careers, such as paramedics and corrections officers…..able to qualify for their pension up to five years before others in the public service pension plan.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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