Fire Chief of the Year Awards: 2005 winners

CANADIAN FIRE CHIEFS AND CGI INSURANCE SERVICES RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) honoured two Fire Chiefs in Richmond, British Columbia this week for their outstanding contributions to the betterment of their community and of the fire service industry in Canada. The Award is supported and sponsored by CGI Insurance Services annually. At its Fire Rescue Canada 2005 Training and Educational Symposium, Fire Chief Donald Warden of the Wasaga Beach Fire Department and Fire Chief David Guilbault of the Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service were presented with the Award of Excellence for the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.

Fire Chief Donald Warden received the prestigious honour of Fire Chief of the Year in the full time fire chief category. Chief Warden has been instrumental in the success of the CAFC programs and has served in the capacity of President, Vice President and Treasurer of the association. Most noted is his national contribution to the safety and well being of Canadian citizens in his service to the CAFC Government Relations Committee where he assisted in the promotion of legislation at a national level in safety related programs. As Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services for the residents of Wasaga Beach, Chief Warden is responsible for the management of the departments and the well being of the residents in this community. Chief Warden was also mandated to develop policies and procedures in all three facets of his position for presentation to the Municipal Council to ensure that informed decisions on public safety in Wasaga Beach are made.

Fire Chief Donald Warden of the Wasaga Beach Fire Department

Fire Chief David Guilbault was recognized for his outstanding contribution to the Fire Service as Fire Chief of the Year in the Volunteer Fire Chief capacity for the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Guiltbeault has been recognized for his services to the community of Kawartha Lakes and to the Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service. His enhanced fire prevention programs and establishment of a Joint Health and Safety Committee covering all aspects of fire service to meet obligations under legislation were recognized. As well, his contribution to Public Education in the fire services in his community and establishment of a city wide emergency plan was applauded.

Fire Chief David Guilbault of the Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Executive Committee, Board of Directors and membership congratulate and thank Chief Warden and Chief Guilbault for their support and service to the Canadian Fire Service.

For More Information Please Call:

Elizabeth A. Clarke (CEO)
Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
403 208-4200
email: eclarke@cafc.ca