VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a 'deep debt of gratitude' for their efforts in battling recent fire se
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a"deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire seasons.
It says the change will give wildland firefighters provisions like those in other public-safety careers such as ambulance paramedics and corrections workers. The province and the union are aiming to finalize the agreement early next year with changes taking effect in 2026, and while eligibility requirements are yet to be confirmed, the statement says the"majority" of workers at the BC Wildfire Service would qualify.
"This change will help retain a stable, experienced workforce, ready to protect our communities when we need them most," Finch says in the statement.
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