The MOPC is excited to announce that Evan Hale has joined our growing team as our new Director of Emergency Services.
Evan is a certified NFPA 1001, and 1002 trained firefighter who has dedicated the last 10 years of his life to Pictou Counties' fire service. He holds multiple other certificates which are an asset in his new role.
Evan’s previous professional experience includes working for the Town of New Glasgow as an Operator/Firefighter for the past 8 years before accepting this role with the MOPC, as well as working for multiple training institutions, travelling throughout the Atlantic provinces, and holding multiple leadership titles in the volunteer fire service, He is currently deputy fire chief of the Alma Fire Department.
Evan’s work with MOPC will include working closely with our county fire service to ensure our stations have all the tools, and training necessary to ensure they are able to continue to provide a professional and well-equipped emergency service.
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