The Town of Ajax is pleased to announce Aaron Burridge as the Town’s new Fire Chief.
Town of Ajax
Ajax Council unanimously supported the CAO’s recommendation to appoint Chief Burridge at a special council meeting held on June 27, 2023, effective immediately. He had held the position in an interim role since December 2022.
Chief Burridge began his career at the Town as a volunteer firefighter in May 2000 and was hired as a full-time firefighter less than a year later. He progressed and excelled through the ranks to a Qualified Captain, Training Officer, Chief Training Officer, Deputy Fire Chief, Interim Fire Chief and now achieving his current role as the permanent Fire Chief.
As the Fire Chief, Chief Burridge will be responsible for leading the overall administration and operation of Ajax Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) and the team.
Chief Burridge is a graduate from the Ontario Fire College in a variety of different fire service disciplines. He also holds certificates in Public Administration and Governance from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Quotes
“As a seasoned member of Ajax Fire and Emergency Services, Aaron has demonstrated his ability to excel at the Fire Chief level over the past six months in an interim role, and I am confident he will continue to move the department forward in a positive direction and provide a sense of stability for AFES.” – Shane Baker, CAO, Town of Ajax
“Thank you to Ajax Council for your unanimous support in this next step in my career as Fire Chief and for your ongoing support of Ajax Fire and Emergency Services. I am honoured to have the opportunity to continue to lead a fantastic team of staff at AFES and to continue to serve the Ajax Community.” - Aaron Burridge, Fire Chief, Ajax Fire and Emergency Services
Quick Facts
- Chief Burridge was first appointed as Interim Fire Chief on December 1, 2022 following Chief Dave Lang’s retirement on November 30, 2022.
- Chief Burridge started as a volunteer firefighter with Ajax in May 2000 and was hired as a full-time firefighter in January 2001. He progressed and became a Qualified Captain, Training Officer, Chief Training Officer, Deputy Fire Chief and Interim Fire Chief.