Lincoln, ON – (June 9, 2025) – The Town of Lincoln is proud to announce the graduation of the 2024 cohort of Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services Recruits. A graduation ceremony took place on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Station #64 in Jordan.
The event was attended by Ontario Fire Marshals Office – Field Advisor Rick Finnemore, Mayor Sandra Easton from the Town of Lincoln, Town of Lincoln CAO Mike Kirkopoulos, Fire Chief Greg Hudson, Chief Training officer Don Sherren, and other dignitaries.
“We are grateful for the time, commitment, and effort these individuals continually put in to keep our communities safe,” remarked Mayor Easton. “Each recruit has proven themselves to be an exemplary member of our community, sacrificing their time and energy to serve our communities in a challenging role.”
“Firefighting today is a very diverse and challenging endeavour, but also a rewarding one,” said Chief Hudson. “A Firefighter needs dedication, courage, assertiveness and a willingness to learn and face new challenges head-on. These are all qualities our recruits have mastered. We are proud to see our 2022 recruits join a long line of men and women who have demonstrated service, compassion and integrity in the protection of life and property within our communities.”
“Our Fire and Emergency Services Recruits are an integral part of maintaining a safe community,” said Town of Lincoln CAO Mike Kirkopoulos. “The work they do presents them with challenges most people will never encounter, both physically and emotionally. We are thankful for their sacrifice and are proud to have them as a part of our community.”
Following these messages, a video presentation and Badge ceremony were held in celebration of the recruits.
2024 Recruits:
Tony Corallo - Badge No. 112
Justin Culp - Badge No. 113
Jacob Pritchett - Badge No. 124
Jesse Vandermaas - Badge No. 144
Jon Brinkman - Badge No. 204
Luis Elizondo - Badge No. 206
Sarah Kulawic - Badge No. 213
Jackson Riediger - Badge No. 306
Camren Short - Badge No. 318
Ash Thomspon - Badge No. 320
Coby Earley - Badge No. 424
Alex Stark - Badge No. 425
Congratulations to all our 2024 Recruits.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 230