THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue is promoting within for the role of deputy chief.
According to a release from the City, acting deputy fire chief Dave Tarini will take on the role on a permanent basis, effective immediately.
Tarini has been with the service since 2003, working his way through the ranks of the suppression division to being promoted as Captain, according to a release from the city.
Most recently he was assigned to the role of acting Deputy Fire Chief.
He's excited about his new and permanent role, which includes overseeing a few different departments within the service.
Tarini will be responsible for supporting the effective and efficient direction and management of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's services.
"I'll be looking after fire prevention and inspection, apparatus and equipment and administrative staff and emergency management," he said.
This means, the "Supervising the mechanical division, doing requests for proposals for the new pumpers and all of that kind of related stuff to do with the apparatus and support of equipment," Tarini said.
The release from the city also detailed the deputy's achievements.
Throughout his career, Deputy Tarini has achieved numerous accreditations and sought training related to emergency management, leadership in fire services, municipal management, and reconciliation.
He has an extensive background in Wildland Fire management and is also actively involved in training initiatives with First Nations communities.
Katie Nicholls is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Newswatch
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