Ron Lambert Retiring February 14, 2014

City’s Fire Chief set to retire in February

Ron Lambert, Nanaimo’s Fire Chief for the past 13 years, is retiring February 14, 2014, the City of Nanaimo announced today.  Chief Lambert started with the City as a fire fighter 32 years ago and progressed through various fire fighting and fire management positions, culminating with his appointment to Fire Chief in May of 2000.

Chief Lambert has been in the forefront of numerous positive changes to Nanaimo’s Fire Rescue Department and the City.  As well as being responsible for ensuring that top quality fire services are provided to the City, he has worked with fire suppression, rescue, inspection and emergency program management staff to maintain and enhance services for all citizens in Nanaimo.

Chief Lambert’s achievements include promoting a stronger business response to the Fire Department, including an expanded data base/retrieval system, standard response times, fire plan, growth of the emergency management program and emergency response academy.  He also strongly focused on training, staff development and working with IAFF staff to provide and promote safety throughout Nanaimo. 

“Chief Lambert has a long history of service with the City of Nanaimo and has played a major role in the evolution of our Fire Rescue Department and the protection it provides our community”, said Nanaimo City Mayor, John Ruttan.  “I wish Ron all the best in his well earned retirement”.