North Huron Appoints Interim Fire Chief and Interim Deputy Fire Chief

North Huron Appoints Interim Fire Chief and Interim Deputy Fire Chief

NORTH HURON, ON (March 8, 2024) – The Township of North Huron is pleased to announce that Chad Kregar has been appointed as the Interim Fire Chief effective March 4, 2024.

In addition to Kregar’s experience currently supporting Huron County as the Emergency Management Coordinator, Kregar’s knowledge, skills, and leadership as it relates to fire prevention and public safety have been valued through his contributions as a North Huron Firefighter and especially in his most recent role as North Huron’s Deputy Fire Chief.

The shared fire service agreement between the Municipality of Huron East and the Township of North Huron will remain in place pending a detailed review of the role of the fire service management and administration.

As a result of this transition, North Huron is also pleased to announce that Ken DeVries has been appointed as the Interim Deputy Fire Chief effective March 4, 2024.

Ken DeVries has been a dedicated North Huron Firefighter with over thirty (30) years of experience in fire prevention, community awareness, and overall public safety. The Township of North Huron Fire Department and serving communities have valued DeVries’ loyal contributions, especially in his most recent role as the Wingham District Fire Chief.

“On behalf of Council, I would like to thank former Fire Chief Kent Readman for his service to the community and wish him all the best in his future endeavours,” says Reeve Paul Heffer. “I would also like to thank the County of Huron for allowing Chad Kregar to serve as North Huron’s Interim Fire Chief and I would like to extend our appreciation to Ken DeVries for agreeing to assume the Interim Deputy Chief role. Chad and Ken have a lot of knowledge and experience and will continue to ensure our community is well served. We also look forward to continued discussions with the Municipality of Huron East regarding our shared fire service agreement.”

QUICK FACTS

Chad Kregar and Ken DeVries were appointed during the March 4, 2024 Regular Council meeting. Kregar and DeVries will be leading the North Huron Fire Department services in their respective roles while a detailed review of the role of the fire service management and administration is undertaken.

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MEDIA CONTACT:     Paul Heffer, Reeve

                                    T: 519-357-3550  |  E: pheffer@northhuron.ca