WHITEWATER REGION — Jonathan Wilker is the new fire chief of the Township of Whitewater Region.
He begins his position on Monday, Nov. 27. He is also the township’s Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator.
Mr. Wilker has experience working in a composite fire department within the City of Ottawa as a Rural Station Captain and as an Acting Rural Sector Chief, managing six rural stations and 150 firefighters.
He is a project manager with over 25 years of instructional and coaching experience.
Mr. Wilker is skilled in initiation, development and delivery of specialized firefighter training and operating procedures, as well as a certified Pump Ops Trainer, ISFSI Instructor with specialized training in auto extrication and emergency management systems.
“We welcome Mr. Wilker to Whitewater Region to lead a dedicated and experienced team of firefighters who keep our township safe,” said Hal Johnson, Mayor of Whitewater Region.
Councillor Charlene Jackson, chair of Fire and Emergency Services, added, “Whitewater Region also thanks the Town of Renfrew for agreeing to assist the township during the transition in leadership with Guy Lontin serving as Acting Fire Chief since August, 2017.”
Chief Administrative Officer Robert Tremblay said, “I look forward to working with Jonathan as part of the management staff as the township continues to provide effective and efficient fire services for our residents.”
