The Delta fire department is recognizing excellence and exemplary service to the citizens of Delta.
Recently, the department was presented with a number of federal and provincial awards. The presentation was made in a virtual way in lieu of the Delta Fire & Emergency Services Awards ceremony, which was cancelled due to COVID-19.
“Several Delta firefighters have been presented with their long service Federal Canadian Exemplary and Provincial Long Service medals this week,” said fire Chief Paul Schofield. “Delta Fire & Emergency Services also presented retirement awards and recognized those firefighters who have completed their one year probation. Recipients also received a joint letter of congratulations from Mayor George Harvie and myself.
Personnel who have completed their career milestones are as follows:
Federal awards – Medals & Certificates
30 Year Canadian Exemplary
Steve Raby, Retired Battalion Chief of Training
Charles James, Retired Battalion Chief
Bill Taylor, Battalion Chief
Gurnam Chahal, Captain
20 Year Canadian Exemplary
Dave Wood, Deputy Chief
Stephan Kesting, Captain
Christopher Michaluk, Captain
Mandip Kooner, Captain
Michael Molema, Lieutenant
John Turner, Firefighter
Jason Windblad, Firefighter
Carson Isfeld, Firefighter
Provincial awards - Medals & Certificates
25 Year Provincial B.C. Long
Dave Pederson, Lieutenant
Delta fire department retirement awards - Plaques
Charles James, Retired Battalion Chief
Brent Thomas, Retired Battalion Chief
Steve Raby, Retired Battalion Chief of Training
Gary Nylund, Retired Captain
Probationary firefighter recognition
Fraser O’Neill
Samuel Maerz
Tanner Gunn
Anthony Smith
Damon Loewen
Michael Ondzik
Carson Jordan
Gurjeve Randhawa
Derek Hall
Bartek Kucharczyk
Terrill Hagar
Joshua Stiebel
Cole MacInnes
Tyler Honigman
Douglas Breadon
Monika Podgorski
Shane Springman
Kevin McNabb
Orrin Redan
Christopher Mark
Trevor Flemig
Michael Quinn
Fred McKave
Jared McMillan
