Otonabee-South Monaghan Township appoints new fire chief

Chuck Parsons has been appointed the brand new hearth chief of Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, following Ted Bryan’s choice to retire, efficient on the finish of January, after serving as hearth chief and likewise as a volunteer hearth providers member for 47 years.

Parsons, who has held the positions of fireplace chief and deputy hearth chief for hearth and emergency providers with skilled volunteer hearth personnel for 2 communities over a interval of 20 years, begins work Feb. 1.

“I'm excited to be becoming a member of the township of Otonabee South-Monaghan staff and dealing with council, volunteer firefighters, workers and the group, together with Hiawatha First Nation, on this function,” Parsons said in a launch.

Parsons has an intensive technical background in all points of fireplace suppression, inspection, safety, public schooling and emergency administration.

“The municipality of Otonabee-South Monaghan is vibrant and receptive,” he continued, “and I welcome the chance to dwell and work within the space and proceed the superb management supplied to the municipal hearth and emergency providers for the advantage of the township’s residents and companies.”

Township council thanked Bryan for his service and dedication to the group and residents.

The township’s recruitment committee carried out a search that attracted candidates from throughout Canada for the place and beneficial Parsons from a brief checklist of candidates for the function after a rigorous choice course of, based on the discharge

“I'm extraordinarily happy that Chuck has accepted the provide to steer our hearth and emergency providers staff as hearth chief for our municipality,” stated township Mayor Joe Taylor.

“He brings a major degree of expertise from each the private and non-private sectors and all members of council stay up for working with him.”