Fredericton’s assistant deputy fire chief reflects on 35-year career
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Fredericton's assistant deputy fire chief is hanging up his boots after 35 years. But he's not completely done with the department just yet.
David McKinley was 25 years old when he first joined the Fredericton Fire Department in 1990.
Now, as he gets set to enter retirement, the assistant deputy chief is reflecting on his 35-year career with the department.
Over the decades, he’s responded to fires, ice rescues and medical calls. In 2013, he became the assistant deputy chief.
It’s not a job he took lightly.
“There’s a lot of responsibility,” said McKinley. “The weight of the department is on our shoulders, so it’s important that we keep moving forward.”
This year, McKinley received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his service. And he leaves his legacy with dozens of members who weren’t even born when he began.
“I have this little saying, work hard, keep your nose clean, stay out of trouble,” he said.
It’s a legacy fire Chief Dwayne Killingbeck noted at McKinley’s retirement reception.
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