
Chilliwack Fire Chief Ian Josephson formally announces his retirement
CHILLIWACK — Fire Chief Ian Josephson has officially announced his retirement following 23 years of service with the Chilliwack Fire Department.
According to a social media post from the department, Josephson headed up the Chilliwack Fire Department for 11 years before calling it a career.
“Today, we celebrate the retirement of Chief Ian Josephson, a leader and dedicated servant of our community, after 23 remarkable years with Chilliwack Fire Department!” Chilliwack Fire Department wrote on Facebook.
Josephson’s career began with Fire Underwriters Survey, where his passion for fire prevention and risk assessment originated. Over the years, he traveled throughout British Columbia and Yukon and collaborated with fire departments to enhance water supply infrastructure and mitigate fire hazards within municipalities.