Media Release - Muskoka Lakes Fire Department Proudly Recognizes Firefighters 2024

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – On Thursday September 19, 2024, the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department hosted the annual Fire Service Awards Ceremony to celebrate Muskoka Lakes Firefighters, and their commitment to the community.

“I am proud to work with this amazing team of individuals who go above and beyond to serve our community every day,” said Ryan Murrell, Fire Chief. “The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department extends sincere gratitude to the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep our community safe.”

Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal

The Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal is an expression of public appreciation for the dedication and hard work of Ontario firefighters. This long service medal and subsequent service bars are available to those who have achieved a minimum of twenty-five years in suppression, training, public education, inspections, and communications.

35 Years

District Chief Rick Gonneau

45 Years

District Chief Chris Vasey

CVFSA Municipal Long Service Award

The Municipal Long Service Award Medal is presented to Firefighters who have served as volunteers of Canadian municipal government towns and villages for 30 plus years.

District Chief Chris Vasey – 45 years
District Chief Rick Gonneau – 35 years

Township of Muskoka Lakes Fire Service Pins

5 Years

Firefighter Alex Rieger
Firefighter Alexander Shishis
Firefighter Jared Willans
Firefighter Mary Lee
Firefighter Michael Thompson
Firefighter Riley Fry
Firefighter Taylor Downing

10 Years

Firefighter Agata Borucz
Captain Kris Kerrigan

15 Years

Captain Spencer Dewasha
Firefighter Don Braizer
Firefighter Ian Davidson
Firefighter Chris Bates

Fire Chief’s Awards

Prevent Harm Award - this award is presented to the Muskoka Lakes Firefighter that has achieved the highest attendance to all emergency incidents. This award was presented to: Firefighter Gavin Courvoisier.
Survive Award - this award is presented to the Muskoka Lakes Firefighter that has the highest participation at training. This award was presented to: Firefighter and Training Officer Steve McHale
Be Nice Award - this award is presented to the Muskoka Lakes Firefighter that has participated in the most public and life safety education programs. This award was presented to: Firefighter Ashleigh Martin.

Charlie Cameron Memorial Award

This award is presented in the honour of former Fire Chief Charlie Cameron, the first fire coordinator for Muskoka Lakes.

The Charlie Cameron Award is presented to a firefighter who has maintained good attendance, operates in a calm, cool manner, develops others, participates in the community, and has gained the respect of fellow firefighters.

Firefighter Trevor Oddi

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For more information, please contact:

Kalleen Turchet, Communications Advisor

kturchet@muskokalakes.ca

(705) 765-3156 Ext. 360