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FISHERVILLE—Haldimand County held its 10th annual Recognition Night for its local firefighters and police services at the Fisherville Community Hall on September 12, 2019. This is the fourth year that the fire and police departments have hosted their awards together. The theme this year was dedication and commitment.
Jason Gallagher, Haldimand Manager of Emergency Services and Fire Chief, said, “Haldimand has some of the most dedicated firefighters. They sacrifice a lot for our community, both mentally and physically.”
Fire Department Awards
Years of Service
20 – Jayson Lymburner, Troy Cooper, Dennis Briggs Sr., Scott Fess
25 – Alan Campbell, Greg Ince, Dave Glenney, Frank Kielbowich, Allan Pogson, Bart Barnes, Lee Willson
30 – Robert Blomkvist
35 – Jim MacDonald
40 – Dave Thompson
45 – Don Ricker
Promotions
Scott Evans, Stn. 4, District Chief
Jeff Elfner, Stn. 4, Captain
Richard Beale, Stn. 4, Captain
Ralph Corlis, Stn. 5, District Chief,
Jerry Fox, Stn. 5, Captain
Ed Ruigrok, Stn. 6, Captain
Ryan Lawrence, Stn. 12, District Chief
Retirement (Years of Service = YOS)
Tayvis Hettenga, Stn. 4, 16 YOS
Ray McNeil, Stn. 5, 15 YOS
Don Ricker, Stn. 6, 45 YOS
Dennis Briggs Sr., Stn. 9, 20 YOS
Jeff Houser, Stn. 9, 16 YOS
Don Hancock, Stn. 11, 16 YOS
Brian Nudds, Stn. 11, 17 YOS
Luke Heastont, Stn. 12, 17 YOS
Theo Berkmortel, Stn. 12, 23 YOS
Chris Houwer, Stn. 12, 19 YOS
Police Services Board
Awards of Recognition
Distinguished Service Award – Detective Constable Tyler Horton
Valour Award – Constable Mary Boddy, Constable Eric Renkema
Retirements
Colette Kenny, 38 YOS
Constable Alex McCulloch, 30 YOS
