Tuesday, February 24, 2015
My condolences to Bill's family and relatives. I first met Bill in 1968 after
he came from the Toronto Fire Department to become Chief of the Chinguacousy Township Fire Department. A Department with white fire vehicles. I was a Volunteer Captain and appreciated Bill's training, and direction at the many fires he attended. As Chief, Bill put a military snap into the department which was partial full-time firefighters, the remainder volunteers. He presided over six stations with all types of fires. He established with District Chief Ron Weir a renown, winning fire prevention program for the Township. I enjoyed his checking of the white vehicles with his white gloves to ensure their cleanliness. Also, enjoyed the receipt of his new Chief's uniform, only to have Sparky, the Dalmatian, chew the new hat to pieces. I had cottages on Lake Buckhorn and later Lake Chemong and would occasionally boat over to see Bill. Bill was one of the Good Chiefs. R.I.P. Bill.
