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Publishing date: May 02, 2021 • May 2, 2021 • 1 minute read • Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Chief John Lane announced his retirement in an inter-office memo at all WFPS personnel on Friday, stating his intention to retire late this year. Lane said his last working day would be Aug. 13, followed by vacation time leading into his retirement. Photo by Pool photo /Winnipeg Sun
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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Chief John Lane is retiring after seven years at the helm.
After informing City of Winnipeg interim CAO Mike Ruta of his decision, Lane announced his retirement in an inter-office memo at all WFPS personnel on Friday, stating his intention to retire late this year. Lane said his last working day would be Aug. 13, followed by vacation time leading into his retirement.
Winnipeg fire chief John Lane to retire at end of 2021
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service chief John Lane informed the City of Winnipeg that he will be retiring at the end of 2021.
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Posted: Apr 30, 2021 6:56 PM CT | Last Updated: April 30
WFPS chief John Lane says he looks forward to spending a lot more time with his family.(Jeff Stapleton/CBC)
WINNIPEG Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Chief John Lane is retiring after seven years of service, according to the city. Lane advised Interim CAO Mike Ruta on Friday that he would be retiring at the end of the year, with his last day in the office being August 13, to be followed by vacation time leading into his retirement. The City of Winnipeg said they will start searching for his replacement in the coming months. In a tweet, the United Firefighters of Winnipeg (UFFW) said, “We thank him for his tireless advocacy in advancing proper staffing and funding for our service.” “We want to thank Chief Lane for his service to this great Fire Department and we thank him for his tireless advocacy in advancing proper staffing and funding for our service. We wish John and his wife Cathy a long and healthy retirement.”@wpgfirefighterpic.twitter.com/yZB0GzVVYl