Fire Chief Van Tighem retires
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May 04, 2021
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Jasper Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem is retiring from his role with the Municipality of Jasper. | File photo
Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.ca
Jasper Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem is retiring after 22 years at the head of the Jasper Fire Department and director of protective services for the Municipality of Jasper.
Van Tighem took his last radio call from Jasper Dispatch April 30 at 4:30 p.m.
In a news release, the municipality described Van Tighem as being instrumental in developing the Jasper Fire Department.
Prior to municipal incorporation, the fire department consisted of a small group of volunteers who responded to fire calls in Jasper.