Council has recognized Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Chief Dave Speed who was recently honoured with the Mark Diotte Leadership Award by the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC).
“This recognition is a testament to Chief Speed’s unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and commitment to the growing Clarington community,” said a municipal statement.
Mark Diotte was the fire chief in the Town of Ajax and a Vice-President of the OAFC. He lost a very difficult and courageous battle with cancer on May 7, 2014. Mark was an exceptional leader. He demonstrated that true leadership does not happen remotely or from behind a keyboard. Mark was renowned for his “come and see me” approach to leadership and for his remarkable ability to provide clarity, according to OAFC.
A Mark Diotte Leadership Award nominee must be a current or former member of the OAFC and should exemplify one or more of the following list of attributes:
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership and inspires those around them
- Is committed to honesty and hard work and is evident in results
- Exhibits that wearing the uniform is an honour and a genuine responsibility
- Has made a difference in the Ontario fire service
Self-nominations are not permitted, and the award is not be given merely to recognize long-term membership on a committee or in an organization, OAFC said.
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