The 2025 Central Frontenac Fire Rescue Awards Held May 3rd

May 07, 2025

30 members of the fire and emergency services department, all of whom have joined the department over the last 3 years, were recognized for the training and service they have brought to the township since then.

“Fighters whose unwavering commitment and dedication make a significant difference in our community. With their hard work, commitment, and passion each and every one of them have made a difference in our community,” said Donna Longmire, the long serving Administrative Assistant to the fire Chief.

There were presentations of both Federal and Provincial Medals/Bars and years of service pins.

Among those were 20, 30 and 40-year pins/bars for George Conboy. Jason and Ryan Conboy, and Virginia Gray all received their 20- year Federal medals.

District Chief Daniel Hole received 20, 30, and 40 year medals and bars, as well as the 45-year provincial bar and the 45-year service pin. Captain Stuart Howes and District Chief Jef Matson both received his 20 and 30-year Federal medal and Bar, as well as his 40- year provincial
bar a service pin.

Fire Chief Christopher McDonough received his 35-year provincial bar and service pin.

Captains John Morrow and Brian Peters received 20-year federal medals.

David Raymond received 20 and 30-year federal medals and bars.

District Chief William Young received his 20-year federal medal and Donna Longmire her 20-year recognition broach.

Retired department member Betty Matson received 20, 30 and 40-year medals and bars.

Finally, Rebecca Vinkle, Paul Gosse, and David Young received 5-year service recognition, and Taylor Hughes received 10-year service recognition.