IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tadeusz (Ted) Wieclawek to the position of Fire Marshal of Ontario.

Reporting directly to the Commissioner of Community Safety, this position is responsible for providing leadership within the Ontario government by advising on standards and legislation relating to fire prevention and protection, and providing recommendations for the provision of adequate levels of fire safety for buildings and property.

Ted brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He joined the Office of the Fire Marshal in 1992, where he held various positions, including Program Specialist, Risk Assessment and Municipal Review Section, and Operations Manager, Fire Protection Services. Most recently, he was the Assistant Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Protection Services. Ted was an integral part of the policy and legislative development of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. He is also a member of the Professional Standards Setting Body Committee and member (associate) of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Ted holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from Queen's University.

Please join me in welcoming Ted to his new role.

Ian Davidson

Deputy Minister of Community Safety