Director of Protective Services Takes on Added Role as Fire Chief of Municipality of Port Hope

In Local

Jason Williams was appointed Fire Chief at the Council meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Williams will continue his role as Director, Protective Services and maintain his responsibilities for By-law and Emergency Management.

Williams joined the Municipality in 2022 as Director, Protective Services and holds certifications in Fire Service Management from Humber College and Seneca College, and has pursued continuous professional development, earning numerous qualifications as a Fire Officer IV as well as in the fields of Fire Prevention and Public Education, Fire Investigation and Community Emergency Management Coordination.

Williams has completed University programs through Laurentian and Dalhousie University in the fields of Fire Scene Management and Leadership and Management Development and is also a Certified Municipal Manager III (Fire Prevention Professional) and Certified Fire Service Trainer.

Williams also brings extensive teaching experience from the Ontario Fire College and Seneca College, and has lectured and continues to lecture at several post secondary school institutions throughout Ontario in the field of Fire Science and Investigations. As well Williams brings his experience from his previous work with municipal fire services at the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Facing Drug Charges (No Name Released)

A 38-year-old Cobourg man is facing drug-related charges after being arrested on Monday. On October 13, 2025, at approximately 11:30

Read More...

Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Theft, Possession Forged Document, Assault (No Names Released)

A 50-year-old man from Warkworth is facing theft and drug-related charges following an arrest on Friday. On October 10, 2025,

Read More...

Video – Collision Involving Tricycle in Cobourg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ1D4XxMIWQ Emergency services responded to the intersection of Elgin Street and William Street in Cobourg for a collision involving a

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu