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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Amherstburg Fire Department honors long time members Awards banquet held last Saturday night By Ron Giofu
The Amherstburg Fire Department maintained an annual tradition over the weekend by honouring some of its long-time members. The local fire service held its annual awards banquet Saturday night at the Libro Centre where firefighters were recognized for their years of service. Among the firefighters being recognized this year for achieving milestones were Jason Durocher and Bill Scott for 25 years of service, David Varney and Richard Reid for 20 years of service, Jon Daley and Scott Riddell for ten years of service while Nicholas D’Amore, Patrick Kochaniec, Adam Mann, B.J. Wiley and David Bart were honoured for five years of service to the Amherstburg Fire Department. Eric Wismer was recognized for having the best attendance while Mike Hagerty was also honoured with an award for his commitment. Chief Bruce Montone said it was a year of many challenges, but praised his department and its members for their service and dedication to the community. “There isn’t a day that goes by that
you don’t make me proud,” he told the firefighters and their families. “To you as your chief, thank you.” Montone also read greetings from Deputy Chief Paul Acton, who was unable to attend. Acton wrote that the Amherstburg Fire Department now has ten certified incident commanders and that firefighters put in many hours training on equipment, vehicle and processes throughout the year. Acton also praised staff, town council, senior management with the town and the families of the firefighters for their efforts throughout the year. “All of that support has made this possible,” wrote Acton. Fire clerk Dan Monk pointed out the work of the firefighters comes as most have full-time jobs and families. “For the amount of time, commitment and dedication to the people of Amherstburg, you can’t be thanked enough,” said Monk. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche paid tribute to the firefighters, stating he was proud to have played a role “in the positive changes within our firefighting service over the past four years.” Continued on Page 26
RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU
The Amherstburg Fire Department held its annual awards banquet Saturday night at the Libro Centre. Top row (from left): Chief Bruce Montone, Capt. Jason Durocher, Capt. Richard Reid, Capt. Dave Varney, Firefighter Jon Daley. Front row (from left): Firefighter Nick D’Amore, Firefigher Adam Mann, Firefighter Patrick Kochaniec. Absent: Bill Scott, Scott Riddell, B.J. Wiley and Dave Bart.
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