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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Amherstburg Fire Department honours members By Ron Giofu
The Amherstburg Fire Department honoured some of its members last week. The fire department held its recognition banquet last Friday night at Coachwood Golf and Country Club and honoured three retirees, long-serving members and also officially promoted members of the department. District Chief Dave Mickle, Capt. Jerry Ferguson and Capt. Donald Deslippe were recognized for their retirements in 2022. Mickle retired after over 20 years with the fire department with Capt. B.J. Wilder introducing Mickle and praising him for his selflessness serving the community. “Thank you for supporting us and thanks for your leadership,” said Wilder. Wilder called Mickle “an exceptional leader” and the “backbone of Station 1.” Mickle was credited for being someone who “kept everyone safe and he made everyone feel like they mattered.” He added “Dave was the type of leader who earned respect” and “the type of leader who worked along side you.” “He always had our backs,” Wilder added. “Dave left his mark on Station 1.” Mickle thanked his wife and family as well as the chiefs, captains and firefighters he worked with over the years. “I certainly had your backs to achieve the end result – for all of us to go home safely,” said Mickle. Mickle added his family connections, noting his grandfather was the first chief of the Malden Fire Department. His father was also a firefighter. He also acknowledged the late Bill Pillon, noting he worked with him daily and Pillon helped get him started as a firefighter. “It’s truly been a pleasure to be associated with the Amherstburg Fire Department,” said Mickle. Ferguson was introduced by Capt. Tim Beneteau and District Chief Randy Wismer with Beneteau referring to Ferguson as “the last of the legendary Anderdon boys.” He praised Ferguson, who demonstrated a level of professionalism and helped find solutions to problems. “Jerry was in it for the department, not for himself,” said Beneteau. “His message was powerful. Capt. Jerry Ferguson was a great captain, a legendary firefighter
RTT PHOTOS BY RON GIOFU The Amherstburg Fire Department honoured long serving members and retirees at a banquet last Friday night. (Above photo) Top row (from left): Firefighter Brian Lowe – 5 years, Mike Haggarty – promoted to Captain, Captain David Varney – 25 years, Deputy Chief Ron Meloche – 30 years Chris Capaldi – promoted to Captain, Mario Fiorito – promoted to Captain, Fire Chief Bruce Montone, Bottom row (from left) Captain Donald Deslippe – Retired, Captain Jerry Ferguson – Retired, District Chief David Mickle – Retired, Captain Tim Beneteau – 30 years. (Right photo) Retirees Capt. Donald Deslippe, Capt. Jerry Ferguson and District Chief David Mickle. Retirees who were absent included Acting Capt. John Coulter and Firefighter Jon Daley.
and is an incredible man.” “You set your goals high for us and we appreciated that,” said Wismer, noting Ferguson’s 41 years of experience. Ferguson thanked his colleagues at Station 2 as well as his brother Brian, who also was a firefighter for 38 years.
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