Vaughan Fire Chief Larry Bentley announces retirement
The City of Vaughan’s Fire
Chief Larry Bentley is retiring after more than 38 years of exceptional public
service. His last day as Vaughan’s Fire Chief will be May 31, 2018.
Chief Bentley is a seasoned veteran of the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS). After joining the VFRS in 1979, Chief Bentley was promoted to the rank of captain in 1990, platoon chief in 1996, deputy fire chief in 2006 and fire chief in 2013.
Chief Bentley was the first Vaughan firefighter to be promoted to the role of fire chief, which speaks to his demonstrated leadership, deep commitment for the men and women in uniform and his love for his community.
Chief Bentley is a seasoned veteran of the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS). After joining the VFRS in 1979, Chief Bentley was promoted to the rank of captain in 1990, platoon chief in 1996, deputy fire chief in 2006 and fire chief in 2013.
Chief Bentley was the first Vaughan firefighter to be promoted to the role of fire chief, which speaks to his demonstrated leadership, deep commitment for the men and women in uniform and his love for his community.
The City of Vaughan
will undertake a recruitment process for the hiring of a new Fire Chief of Vaughan
Fire and Rescue Service.
QUOTE
“I
want to express my sincerest gratitude to Fire Chief Larry Bentley for his
longstanding and unwavering commitment to our community. His leadership has had
a significant impact on Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, and he will be deeply
missed. Throughout his career, Chief Bentley has been a champion for our city,
working with the selfless men and women in uniform to promote fire prevention
and protect the community. From his outstanding volunteer efforts with youth
and seniors to supporting local charities and important causes, he has
demonstrated the true meaning of servant leadership. I will always be
appreciative of his devotion, dedication and commitment to his calling. I have
many fond and meaningful memories of the years we worked together to keep our
city safe.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACT
- Chief Bentley holds a Masters Certificate in Municipal Management from the Schulich School of Business, a Fire and Safety Planning Executive Development Diploma, a Fire Protection Technology Diploma and a Command II Diploma from the Ontario Fire College, and a Fire Protection Systems Certificate from Seneca College.
LEARN MORE
- Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service webpage