The Town of Gravenhurst has announced it has a new Fire Department Chief.
It’s Jared Cayley, who is currently Bracebridge’s Deputy Fire Chief.
The move follows former Gravenhurst Fire Chief Larry Brassard’s recent retirement.
Cayley takes over as Gravenhurst’s Director of Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Chief on May 3rd.
“Jared is very excited to bring his passion for public safety, teamwork, and lifelong learning to Gravenhurst,” says Gravenhurst Mayor Paul Kelly. “We are equally excited for our staff and volunteers to benefit from his experience, expertise and leadership. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank (interim) Chief Brad Bigrigg for his oversight and assistance during the transition between Fire Chiefs as well as the stellar, ongoing efforts from Deputy Chief Clapp to be the steadying hand for the Department.”
Cayley says to have been given the honour to lead such a fantastic team of fire service professionals is the realization of a lifelong dream.
“I cannot wait to begin to get to work with them to serve the residents and visitors of the Town of Gravenhurst,” says Cayley, who has been with the Bracebridge Fire Department for 10 years, working in various capacities including Training Officer, Community Emergency Management Coordinator and Deputy Fire Chief for the past 8 years.
Prior to his experience with the Bracebridge Fire Department, Jared served with the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and the Township of Norwich, and as a result has accumulated 16 years of firefighting experience.
Jared holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfred Laurier University, a Public Administration and Governance Certificate from Ryerson University and numerous certifications and course work related to fire and emergency service dating from 2006 to the present. Jared is also a Certified Municipal Manager III from the Ontario Municipal Management Institute (OMMI) with enhancements in Fire Prevention, Fire Training, Fire Suppression, and Fire Service. He is very familiar with the Town of Gravenhurst, regularly working within the network of District Fire Departments and with key members of the Gravenhurst Fire Department.
“I am confident that we have hired someone who is a great fit with the FES and the community, and represents an investment in the long term success of the Department. I would like to acknowledge the important input provided during the selection process by Council’s hiring committee, which included Mayor Kelly, Deputy Mayor Lorenz, and Councillors Pilger and Murray,” says Glen Davies, Chief Administrative Officer.
The By-law confirming Cayley as Chief will be before Council on May 18th.