Honouring hard work and dedication
Vaughan Fire and
Rescue Service celebrates 16 new firefighters
The City
of Vaughan is one of the safest communities in the country, and has a fire
service that is dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of its
citizens. At a graduation ceremony today, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service took
time to recognize its members as they celebrated 16 new firefighters, 11
promotions, two new fire inspectors and one new communications operator.
The new
firefighters were the focus of the morning having just completed a rigorous
12-week program. It included classroom training and hands-on experience that gave
the recruits the skills to perform their duties quickly and efficiently in an emergency.
The process to become a Vaughan firefighter is long and competitive. Hundreds
of applications are submitted, but only the most qualified and physically fit
are accepted.
At the ceremony,
the new firefighters were presented with their completion certificates and the promoted
officers were given their designated helmets. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, City
Manager Daniel Kostopoulos and fire Chief Larry Bentley were in attendance to give
thanks to the honourees for the hard work they do every day to ensure the
safety and well-being of Vaughan citizens.
QUOTE
“I am
extremely proud of the firefighters and their dedication to our city. These
graduates are joining an elite group of men and women who are committed to
protecting the City of Vaughan as well as engaging citizens through
volunteering, community outreach and fire safety education. I offer my sincere
congratulations to all our firefighters and my gratitude for the invaluable contribution
they make to our community in maintaining the highest standards of service
excellence. I am humbled by their dedication,
devotion and commitment to public service.”
- Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service has more than 340 fire service personnel, including 300 firefighters.
- There are 10 fire stations serving the City of Vaughan.
- The recruitment process can take more than six months due to the various steps and stiff competition.
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Mayor
and Members of Council and City staff join newly appointed officers from
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service.