Climbing the ladder: Meet Cornwall’s new deputy fire chief

Climbing the ladder: Meet Cornwall’s new deputy fire chief
Cornwall Fire Chief Pierre Voisine (left) attaches the deputy chief epaulettes to the uniform of Bruce Donig while his wife Lorrie looks on. The ceremony was held on Thursday

CORNWALL, Ontario – After 20 years of service, Bruce Donig has been appointed the new deputy fire chief of the Cornwall Fire Department.

“I am thrilled to announce this appointment,” said Fire Chief Pierre Voisine. “Bruce brings a wealth of fire service knowledge both from a tactical and labour relations standpoint.”

The fire department held a brief appointment ceremony on Thursday (July 2) at the headquarter station on Fourth Street West to officially welcome Donig to the position.

“I am excited about this new challenge and I’m looking forward to working with the fire department staff in the years ahead,” said Donig.

In his new role as deputy fire chief, he will be overseeing numerous operations and training-related projects for the fire department.

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