Pettapiece pays tribute to retiring North Perth fire chief
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Perth Wellington’s MPP is paying tribute to North Perth’s long-time fire chief.
The municipality announced on Tuesday that Fire Chief Ed Smith will be retiring from the position after 44 years of service come October.
Randy Pettapiece spoke about Smith in the Ontario legislature saying he oversaw construction of the new Listowel and Monkton fire stations, developed a highly trained department and established a training committee and training standards.
Pettapiece added Smith’s commitment to fire prevention and safety is legendary, not just in North Perth, but across Ontario with his work leading to the private member’s bill, the Rea and Walter Act, named after the North Perth firefighters who perished in the line of duty ten years ago.