A new full-time fire chief has been named for the Gitanmaax and Hazelton Fire Department.
According to the band and village, Nathan Combs will be filling the position, bringing with him over 20 years of firefighting experience.
His past five years has been serving as volunteer fire chief of the combined force.
According to Gitanmaax, Combs’ roll will include overseeing the coordination of emergency services for the band and village, working with the province, regional district, nearby First Nation bands, and municipal governments.
“His leadership and dedication have made a meaningful impact across Gitanmaax and Hazelton, and we are confident that he will continue to strengthen emergency services in his new role,” the band said.
The village and band said they are both looking forward to working with Combs in the new roll.
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