Long-serving members of Lakeshore Fire Department honoured
The Municipality of Lakeshore is honouring long-serving members of the Lakeshore Fire Department.
An appreciation dinner and reception took place Thursday at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre. The event celebrated Lakeshore firefighters’ commitment to the health and safety of the municipality and its residents.
“Firefighters are there for us during our community's most challenging moments, and we are forever grateful,” said mayor Tracey Bailey. “Each of them demonstrates an incredible spirit of community service above self. They show up day and night, ready to face whatever comes their way.”
Lakeshore Fire Chief Jason Suchiu paid tribute to the members and their families.
“The role of a firefighter is not just a job, it’s a calling, and many people will never know the extent of the commitment made by these individuals,” said Suchiu. “I’d also like to recognize the families of our firefighters, who sacrifice much to support them in their work.”
Suchiu said thast the 85 firefighters who currently serve the municipality have a combined 1,456 years of service.
The event also included the presentation of the Canadian Volunteer Firefighter Service Association’s Municipal Long Service Award, which recognizes firefighters with 30 or more years of service. The recipients were:
30 or more years of service
Robert Friest
Mike Aubin
Doug Gagnier
Brent Cranston
Denis Comartin
Jason Demers
Justin Mullins
Joe Derikx
Mike Truskey
Cindy Wickens
Gerald Mailloux
Steve Little
35 or more years of service
Dan Sauve
Robert Luno
Brian Beausoleil
Patrick Robak
Wayne Morris
Michael Deneweth
The Lakeshore Fire Department operates five fire stations in communities throughout the municipality. Lakeshore Fire invites residents to the upcoming Fire Prevention Week Open Houses, coming up on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6p.m. to 9 p.m.
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