Minden Hills announced this week that Nelson Johnson is the new chief of its volunteer fire department, starting in the role Jan. 13.
“Nelson brings with him over 25 years of progressive experience in the fire service industry, both in the field and in various senior leadership roles, including training officer, deputy chief and fire chief,” reads a release from the township. “Nelson has worked for various organizations, including Firemaster Oilfield Services, the Town of Bonnyville, Alberta and the City of Iqaluit, Nunavut.”
“In his role as fire chief for Minden Hills, Nelson will be responsible for fire and emergency services, and will provide proactive leadership in policy development and implementation, fire prevention and suppression, financial administration, staff recruitment and training, and other administrative requirements, relative to fire services and emergency management operations.”
Johnson replaces Mike Bekking, who’s been in the chief’s chair since former fire chief Doug Schell resigned from the position in the fall of 2017.
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