Kawartha Lakes firefighters recognized for 25-55 years of service

“In total, 1170 years of service have been offered by members of our Fire Service. What I most appreciate about the Long Service recognition is that volunteer firefighters and career firefighters are acknowledged in the same way,” commented Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst.

What is equally important is that the significant others of the recipients also received a beautiful trillium broach from the Province in recognition of the support they have given over many years. “Significant others play a huge role by being there when the firefighters are called to duty and when they come home. It is fitting that they are recognized as well,” said Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst.

Chief Pankhurst also recognized and thanked Mr. Nicols for his service as the Fire Marshal of Ontario. Nichols was born and raised in Lindsay. He has been seconded from the OPP as the Fire Marshal for the past couple of years and he will be returning back to the OPP in the next few months.

Those recognized include:

Name Years Name Years

Stephen Jordan 25 Paul Lindquist 30

Paul Weaver 25 Donald Logan 30

Thomas Allen 25 David Magee 25

John Pearson 25 Fritz Mattern 25

Michael Hannon 25 Eric Mohr 30

Scott Stephens 25 Mark Pankhurst 25

Brian Junkin 25 John Pearce 25

Ron Miller 25 Ron Raymer 25

Wayne Moore 25 Mike Smith 30

Shaun Thurston 25 Randy Weatherall 25

Peter Vanderzwet 25 Dwayne Medd 30

Ronald Woolfrey 25 Tim Dier 35

Paul Atkinson 25 Edgar Fildey 40

Richard Bossema 25 Frank Spry 40

Tim Brasier 25 Bruce Douglas 40

Greg Cooke 25 Don Barber 40

Shawn Farr 25 Derrick DeCarle 35

Glenn Imrie 25 Donald James 40

Kelly Kimble 25 Gerald Rintoul 45

David Kish 25 John Bailey 55