Lieutenant Darcy Robinson named Firefighter of the Month for April

This April the St. Marys Fire Department is honouring Lieutenant Darcy Robinson as Firefighter of the Month.

“My father, Dale, joined the department when I was only a few months old and recently retired after 32 years,” says Robinson, “I grew up around the fire hall and helped with various community service events. I knew there was a strong bond between the firefighters; they would often bring all their families together several times a year for various celebrations. The camaraderie, sense of community and opportunity for continuous self-improvement is what drew me to join the department in 2015”.

With no previous background in firefighting, Robinson relied on the experience of senior firefighters to learn all aspects of the role for the first two years. He quickly established himself as a confident, dependable firefighter. Through his own initiative, he completed all required courses, including the Fire Officer program, and was promoted to Lieutenant on September 1, 2019.

He currently lives in St. Marys with his wife Rachel and their daughter Ada, who was born on March 23, 2022. “I’m happy that Ada will be able to grow up around the firehall and learn the values as I was able to,” says Robinson.

Robinson was selected as Firefighter of the Month due to his dedication and exemplary service to his community.

“Lieutenant Robinson exhibits outstanding professionalism and a genuine passion for improving the lives of residents in our service area,” says Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson. “He represents the best of what it means to be part of the St. Marys Fire Department.”

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For media inquiries:
Richard “Andy” Anderson, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
519-284-2340, ext. 201 | randerson@town.stmarys.on.ca