You’ve probably already heard the news. Last Thursday, December 29th, Daniel Botkin, a volunteer firefighter with the Enderby Fire Department was killed while fighting a fire at a log home construction business. They were in the mop-up phase and were just about to remove their hoses from the scene when an explosion took place in a storage container. Botkin was killed and another firefighter was injured in the explosion.
Hornby Island Fire Rescue is deeply saddened by Botkin’s death and holds his new wife, family, and the Enderby Fire Department close in our thoughts and prayers. Two of our members will be attending the service in Enderby on Thursday.