Glenmore Protective Services Campus

As part of a transformative investment in regional safety and resilience, the Glenmore Protective Services Campus (GPSC) will serve as a shared site for the Kelowna Fire Department’s Glenmore Fire Station No. 5 and Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR).

Replacing the aging Fire Station No. 5 on Valley Road North, the new Glenmore Fire Station No. 5 on John Hindle Drive will strengthen response times and support a growing community with modern, purpose-built facilities, ensuring long-term value for the City of Kelowna and the broader Central Okanagan Region.

Facility Features:

The Kelowna Fire Station (25,000 sq. ft.)

• Four double-length apparatus bays
• Dedicated training facility
• Accommodation for full-time Fire Department teams
• Dispatch rooms, offices, kitchen, rest room, training room, and change rooms
• Public meeting room and hose tower

Central Okanagan Search & Rescue (COSAR) Facility (9,500 sq. ft.)

• Five apparatus bays
• Radio room and equipment storage
• Office space, washrooms, and change rooms.

The campus integrates advanced alerting systems, CAD and GIS platforms, and training props to enable live-fire and rescue scenarios. Its strategic location near a growing residential area, the Glenmore landfill, the University of British Columbia Okanagan, and the Kelowna International Airport enhances coverage and operational efficiency.

The GPSC is being delivered through Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and will reflect a collaborative, future-ready approach that equips first responders with modern infrastructure, strengthens regional services, and delivers lasting community value.