Port Hope Council – Firefighters Awards and Recognition
In a special ceremony, Chief C. Ryan Edgar and Deputy Chief Dan Smith presented service awards to several members of the Fire Service for their dedication in 2020. Members who received awards included:
Firefighter Colin Vervoort – 5-year municipal service pin and certificate
Director/Fire Chief C. Ryan Edgar – 5-year municipal service pin and certificate
Firefighter Malcolm Taylor – 10-year municipal service pin and certificate
Firefighter Craig Barr – 15-year municipal medal and certificate
Additionally, the Chief and Deputy Chief awarded the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal. This award is a service medal created in 1985 by the Canadian Monarch-in-Council to recognize members of Canadian fire services who have served for 20 years, ten years of which have been served in the performance of duties involving potential risks.
Fire Services Exemplary Service Medals were awarded to:
Captain David Drummond – along with a 20-year municipal service certificate.
Captain Chris Smith
Finally, Chief Edgar announced Station Captain promotions to:
Captain Brian Bernard to Station Captain of Station 1
Captain Dave Drummond to Station Captain of Station 2
Captain Brad Goodwin to Station Captain of Station 3
Fire Prevention Inspector Jacquie Hill-Bower was also promoted to Fire Prevention Officer.
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