08/31/2026
Name: Curtis McKinnon
Rank: Firefighter, 1st Class
Local 730 Member Since: 2022
What do you enjoy most about working for Victoria Fire and the Fire Service: What I enjoy most about working for Victoria Fire is that every day is different. You never really know what the next call or shift will bring, and there’s something incredibly rewarding about being able to help people and give back to the community we serve. I also really enjoy the people. The fire service has a unique sense of camaraderie, and the members you work alongside quickly become like a second family.
Interests: Outside of the fire service, a lot of my free time is spent chasing around my two-year-old son and watching my seven-month-old daughter grow so quickly. Being able to spend time with my family and watch my kids grow is definitely one of the best parts of life outside the fire hall.
Other Roles: I joined the Victoria Firefighters Charitable Foundation as a Director in 2023 and have since had the opportunity to serve as Secretary and now President. It’s been an honour to work alongside and learn from some incredible leaders while representing our members and continuing our commitment to giving back to the community. One of the things I’m most proud of is bringing forward our VFD Back to School Program, which provides school supplies to students in need by working directly with local schools to identify their needs. Seeing firsthand the difference this program makes for children and their families has been incredibly rewarding. I’m proud to be a firefighter and grateful for the opportunity to serve our community in another way through the Foundation.
