The County of Grande Prairie recognized the achievements of the Regional Fire Service and Enforcement members during the 2024 graduation and service award ceremony.
A total of 59 award recipients were honoured during the ceremony for their years of service, outstanding contributions to the community, career milestones, and three Fire Services graduates celebrated the completion of their training.
County Fire Chief Trevor Grant says the event recognizes the contributions so many fire service personnel make throughout the year, in and out of the fire season.
“We are grateful to have so many skilled and devoted people protecting our communities,” he says. “The courage they display in their service to others is commendable and inspiring.”
Families, community members, councillors, and county staff joined the graduates in support while they took their official oath, marking the beginning of their careers in the Regional Fire Service. Additionally, senior members were acknowledged with special awards for peer recognition and exceptional service.
“Our emergency services professionals demonstrate outstanding commitment and deserve our deepest gratitude,” County Reeve Bob Marshall says. “We are proud to support them in their ongoing dedication to keeping our families, friends, and communities safe.”
A full list of award recipients is available on the county’s website.
