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In The Line of Fire 1910 - 1920
Kelowna Volunteer Fire Brigades
The fire hall,
belonging to the
Volunteer Fire
Brigade, was also a
social centre within
the community.
There was
considerable social
pressure belonging to
the local volunteers
and often became a
starting point for
a political career.
Ceremonial
occasions with
uniforms were
very important.
Men’s Brigade
Top Row: J. Feazey, H.L. Glenn, B. Smith, A. McEachern, C. James, B. Fraser,
C. Newby, C. McMillan, H. Brown
Centre Row: W. Kirkby, M. Jenkins, H. Newby
Bottom Row: C. Morrison, J. D. Pettigrew, J. McMillan, A. Keay, F. Bird
When the men
left during
the war years
of 1914-1918,
the population
dwindled to a
mere 400.
The Ladies
Hose Reel Team,
in this photo,
shows they are
ready to go,
complete with boots,
coats and masks.
Ladies Brigade
Heather Watt, Dot Leckie, Lena Bailey, Bea Wilson, Edith Patterson, Sahara McMillan,
Rita Crowley, Alma McGee, Floss Wade, Miss McIntosh, P.B.Willits, Vi Bailey
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