Kincardine Fire Chief Kent Padfield at the wheel of the rescue van. (Photo by Ken Kilpatrick)

Local fire chief announces retirement

By Fiona Robertson

February 8, 2020 - 2:07pm

Kincardine Fire Chief, Kent Padfield, has announced his retirement.

In a press release, CAO Sharon Chambers said the municipality thanks Padfield for his contribution and service.

He joined the fire department as a volunteer in 2004, and was appointed Chief in 2013.

Padfield took administrative leave in December, following an independent workplace health and safety investigation in regards to an incident with a fire truck in October.

Deputy Fire Chief, Ron Simmons, has assumed the role of acting Fire Chief.

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