PASSING OF RETIRED FIRE CHIEF ROBERT HILTON (Town of Caledon)

It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of the first Fire Chief for the Town of Caledon, Fire Chief Robert Hilton.  Chief Hilton served the Town of Caledon from 1975 to 1993.  He was instrumental in organizing a cohesive firefighting force by bringing together six individual fire stations serving three townships and one village following municipal restructuring in 1974.  Chief Hilton will be remembered for his willingness to implement new and innovative firefighting and rescue techniques, his caring and compassion for the community and his continuous support and fondness of the firefighting community. He also worked closely with the Brampton and Mississauga Fire Services and served as the Regional Fire Coordinator for the Peel Region Mutual Aid System on a rotating basis with his counterparts in these cities.

Please be advised that the Memorial Service plans for retired Fire Chief Robert Hilton of the Town of Caledon have now been finalized.  The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at the Orangeville Baptist Church.  The church is located at the northeast corner of Highway 10 and Hockley Road (approximately 1 mile north of Orangeville).  
Firefighter assembly will commence at 11:00 hours with March Past at 12:00 hours.
Visitation will commence at 13:00 hours and the service will commence at 14:00 hours.  A luncheon will follow the Memorial Service.  Those who have dress uniforms are requested to wear them. 

The service is listed on line at: www.eganfuneralhome.com  (519) 941-2630.

Should you require any additional information, please contact Ms. Margo Tennant at Caledon Fire & Emergency Services (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4331.

Brad Bigrigg, Fire Chief
Community Emergency Management Coordinator
Town of Caledon
(905) 584-2272 Ext. 4334.

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