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