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Protective Services

Under the guidance of Manager Christina Carbrey, the Protective Services Department oversees the East Kootenay Emergency Management Program, E-9-1-1, and rural fire and rescue services. 

Protective Services Department Staff:

Use general email below to contact:

  • Christina Carbrey, Protective Services Manager
  • Simran Sandhu, Emergency Program Coordinator 
  • Adam Smallwood, Emergency Program Coordinator
  • Sloane More, Emergency & Disaster Mitigation Coordinator
  • Geddes Wells, Regional Indigenous Emergency Liaison
  • Drew Sinclair, Fire Chief - Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Service
  • Jon Tames, Deputy Chief - Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Service
  • Thomas Dobbin, Assistant Chief - Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Service
  • Ben Goertzen, Acting Fire Chief - Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire & Rescue Service
  • Rachel Englehardt, Assistant Chief - Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire & Rescue Service

Contact us:

  • Email: [hidden]
  • Cranbrook RDEK Office Phone: [hidden]
  • Cranbrook RDEK Office Toll Free Phone (BC/AB): [hidden]
  • Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Service Non-Emergency Line: [hidden]
  • Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire & Rescue Service Non-Emergency Line:  [hidden]

Last edited: Fri, February 20, 2026 - 12:07:03