District welcomes new Fire Chief

The District of Squamish is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Foote to the position of Fire Chief for Squamish Fire Rescue. Chief Foote took command of the fire service on August 17, 2023.

“We are extremely happy to have Aaron as our new Fire Chief,” says General Manager of Public Safety Megan Latimer. “Over the years, he has proven to be an exemplary leader with a strong dedication to both the fire service and the community. We are so fortunate to have someone with as extensive experience as Aaron on our team.”

Aaron has been serving the community for 32 years, originally joining Squamish Fire Rescue as a volunteer firefighter in 1990 before moving to a career position in 2012. He has been in the role of Deputy Fire Chief since 2016. During his career, Aaron has been responsible for numerous positive contributions to Squamish Fire Rescue including playing a lead role in the design and delivery of Squamish’s two new fire halls, as well as modernization efforts including improving the fleet and communications systems for the department. Aaron was awarded the Governor General Fire Services Exemplary Service medal in 2021 for his 30 years of dedicated service to the Squamish Fire Rescue team.

“I am excited to take on this role in the department and ensure that we continue to provide exceptional service to our growing community,” says Fire Chief Aaron Foote.  

Aaron replaces outgoing Fire Chief Bill Stoner who was recently appointed as General Manager of Community Services for the District of Squamish. The District would like to thank Bill for his years of service as Fire Chief in our community and is thrilled to have him continue to serve the organization in a new role. 

The Fire Chief is a senior leadership role in the District of Squamish and is responsible for the effective overall operation of Squamish Fire Rescue through leadership of career and paid-on-call members. The Fire Chief ensures high-quality fire suppression, prevention, education, communication, and rescue services are carried out in the community.

August 29, 2023