History[]
In 1993, the area covered by the OLVFD was annexed by the City of Vernon. The department continued to operate under contract with the City until 2012, when the city announced its intention to end its contract with OLVFD and bring the station and equipment under the direct jurisdiction of Vernon Fire Rescue Services as of February 2013. Most OLVFD members voted to retire rather than join the Vernon department.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Station | 7210 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon | ????-2013 | Became Vernon Fire Station 2 |
Apparatus[]
- 2002 Ford F-350 XLT SD 4x4 V10 / Brutus / Nor-Mar rescue/brush (CAFS/125)
- 1996 Spartan Gladiator GA41M-2142 MFD / Hub pumper (1250/1000) (SN#2270-658)
- 1985 Ford F-800 / Superior pumper (625 front-mount/1200) (SN#SE 617)
- 1991 Ford E cube van rescue
- 1974 International CO1610B / Hub pumper (625/500) (SN#460) (Traded 1995 to HUB; used as loaner by West Kelowna Fire Department) (Sold March 1998 to Lower Nicola Fire Department)
- 1961 LaFrance 915-PMO pumper (1250/300) (SN#N-61-9800B) (Ex-Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, Shop #78; 1961-1980) (Purchased 1982 by Okanagan Landing VFD) (Sold 2012 to Brad Shirley Salmon Arm BC) (Sold 2013 to Rick Jennens Kelowna BC) (Donated back to Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Historical Society October 2018 by Jennens family)