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By James Peters

Neill Moroz

Longtime Kamloops firefighter, former chief Moroz succumbs to cancer

Feb 9, 2026 | 5:26 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops firefighters are mourning the loss of one of their own.

In a social media post, the Kamloops Professional Fire Fighters’ Association – IAFF Local 913 says Neill Moroz died recently after a battle with occupational cancer.

Moroz served as part of Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) for 28 years and was awarded a Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in 2005.

He was promoted to head up KFR as fire chief in 2009 and retired in 2013.

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More recently, Moroz could be found helping out instructing structure protection personnel with the First Nations Emergency Services Society.

“His commitment, leadership and service to our [f]ire [d]epartment and the community will never be forgotten,” noted the firefighters in their post. “Our thoughts are with the Moroz family during this difficult time.”