Vaughan welcomes new recruits
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Seventeen new firefighters join Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) welcomed new firefighters today in a special graduation ceremony and honoured 18 recent promotions. The recruits were celebrated for advancing through a long, rigorous and competitive process to become a Vaughan firefighter.
VFRS received 700 applications to be part of the service. The 17 who were celebrated today have now completed the 12-week recruit training program. This training gives them the knowledge and practical skills to perform their duties quickly and efficiently in an emergency.
During the ceremony, the recruits were given their completion certificates and the newly promoted officers were presented with their designated helmets. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, City Manager Steve Kanellakos and fire Chief Larry Bentley each spoke and expressed their gratitude to the firefighters for the work they do every day to keep Vaughan safe.
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“Answering the call of public service is one of the highest forms of servant leadership. Dedicating your life to the safety and protection of others is a true vocation and one that is held in the highest regard by the public. Congratulations to the firefighters who are now part of the Vaughan family – you belong to a dedicated group of men and women who are committed to protecting our residents and keeping our city safe. I am grateful to our fire service for being a team that we can depend on – not only to respond to emergencies, but also for being active members of the community who volunteer, educate on fire safety and contribute to the greater good our city.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service has more than 320 fire service personnel, including 280 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, stiff competition and number of applicants
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Mayor and Members of Council and City staff join newly appointed officers from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service.