Brett Ogino, former Fire Chief with the Sicamous Fire Department has passed away on Aug. 20, 2025.
Ogino dedicated 28 years of his life to community safety and firefighting. He responded to some of the largest interface fires in B.C. history.
Throughout his career, he won several awards, including the Emergency Management B.C. award in 2018 and the B.C. Long Service Medal, recognizing 25 years of service with the fire department.
“This is a significant loss for our community, and it is with great respect and appreciation that we reflect on the contributions Brett made to Sicamous and to our organization over his 28 years of service,” Mayor Colleen Anderson said.
“Our thoughts are with Brett’s wife, Vivian and his friends and family.”
“Fire Chief Ogino led with calmness, proficiency and camaraderie,” District of Sicamous Fire Chief Lorenzo De Arcangelis said.
“He was always a strong presence in the fire hall and will always remain in our hearts, leaving a lasting mark on both the fire service and the Sicamous community as a whole.”
Ogino educated the community on fire safety and emergency response training, in addition to mitigating countless wildfires.
The District of Sicamous said Ogino will be remembered for his calm leadership, commitment to mentorship and deep care for the safety of residents.
“On behalf of district staff, I extend our condolences to the family and friends of former Fire Chief Brett Ogino,” said chief administrative officer Dean Strachan.
“His many years of dedicated service and the lasting contributions he made to community safety will continue to be felt and appreciated by all of the people of Sicamous.”
The flags at the Municipal Hall and the Sicamous Fire Department will be flown at half mast in mourning and honouring Brett’s community service to Sicamous.
