_{Daniel Botkin is pictured with his wife, Miranda, in an undated Facebook picture.}A service for fallen firefighter Dan Botkin will take place at the Enderby Memorial Arena this Thursday January 5^th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30.

The public is invited to attend the event ceremony which will include a procession as well as a reception which will follow at the Enderby curling club (next to the arena) hosted by Enderby mayor Howie Cyr.

The family has requested no photos or filming take place inside the arena during the ceremony.

BC Fire Commissioner Rebecca Denlinger, MLA Eric Foster, Enderby mayor Howie Cyr, The Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of B.C. as well as other local dignitaries are expected to provide condolences for the event.

Spokesperson Tom DeSorcy, Director of the B.C. Fire Chief’s Association, is asking Emergency Services Personnel to Muster by 10:00 a.m. at the Enderby Chamber of Commerce Building for the staging of the processional which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

Emergency Services Personnel are asked to register their attendance by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as seating may be limited.

Donations to set up a Memorial Scholarship fund in Captain Daniel Botkin’s name are currently being accepted by the Enderby Fire Department and can be mailed to Enderby & District Fire Department, P.O. Box 1008, 1500 Evergreen Street  Enderby B.C. VOE 1V0.

Over 700 attendees have registered for the event.

Information Sheet for attending Emergency Personnel

Maps