October 13, 2016
Three Fire Service Members Receive Mary Beth Dolin Meritorious Fire Service Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Manitoba
– – –Recognition Honours Those Who Have Contributed Substantially to Enhancing Safety of Manitobans: Cullen
Three members of Manitoba’s fire service have been awarded with the Mary Beth Dolin Meritorious Fire Service Awards for their outstanding contribution to enhancing the safety of Manitobans, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen announced today.
“Each of these individuals recognized has demonstrated excellence, leadership and outstanding achievement in enhancing the safety of the people of Manitoba,” said Cullen. “Members of Manitoba’s fire service protect the safety and well-being of our families, friends and neighbours every day. When duty calls, they protect us through fire prevention, public education and rescue efforts. Their generosity of spirit and strong commitment to duty in the performance of these dangerous tasks serves as an inspiration to all.”
The individuals were recognized at a reception held at the Manitoba Legislative Building today. The recipients of the Mary Beth Dolin Meritorious Fire Service Awards announced today are:
- Andy Thiessen – fire chief of Morden Fire Department;
- Garth McIntyre – deputy fire chief of Glenboro-South Cypress Fire Department; and
- Jack Robertson – captain of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.
The award was created to commemorate Mary Beth Dolin’s spirit of public service, which was exemplified by her unselfish dedication to duty, the minister said. Dolin was dedicated to public service both as a teacher and school administrator, and also as a member of the Manitoba legislature. Thiessen, McIntyre and Robertson are the 31, 32 and 33 recipients of this award.
This current week is Fire Prevention Week in Manitoba and the focus of this year’s campaign is knowing the age of smoke alarms. To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities across the province, contact the OFC at www.firecomm.gov.mb.ca. To learn more about smoke alarms and Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years, visit National Fire Protection Association’s website at www.firepreventionweek.org or www.sparky.org/fpw.
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