Port Hope Council – Acting Fire Chief Appointment
Council approved a By-law to appoint current Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Smith to the position of Acting Director of Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Chief, Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC), and Chair and Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) Director.
After five successful years with the Municipality of Port Hope, Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief C. Ryan Edgar has announced his retirement, effective mid October with a formal last date of November 18, 2020.
Until a recruitment process is completed, it is necessary for Council to appoint an individual to the acting position to fulfil the role. This will ensure leadership continuity and the sustained day-to-day management of operations related to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
Deputy Chief Daniel Smith has been with the Municipality of Port Hope in this role since March 23, 2020 and is well suited to assume the responsibilities demanded by the position in an acting capacity through the transition.
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