Columbia Valley Pioneer staff

Thomas Dobbin is a new assistant fire chief in the Columbia Valley.

The employee was introduced to the board of the Regional District of East Kootenay on August 9 during its regular meeting.

Dobbin has more than 20 years of experience in the firefighting sector and previously served as the region’s interface fire prevention officer in Area F and G.

When he’s not fighting the enemy, Dobbin can be found tinkering in home renovations or snowboarding.