Pratt named nez\zv fire chief There‘s a new driver behind the wheel of the Milton Fire Department. Milton Council has appointed Dave Pratt as the town‘s fire chief, effective July 1. Pratt joined the Milton Fire Department in 2008 as deputy chief and most recently served as the acting fire chief after Brian Ellsâ€" worth‘s departure. He also spent eight years with the Halton Hills Fire Department. "I am honoured to serve as fire chief for Milâ€" ton and I‘m looking forward to guiding the effective and efficient allocation of fire reâ€" sources for the growing community," said Pratt. "This is an exciting time in Milton and we have a tremendous group of talented, communityâ€"minded people at the Milton Fire Department." Emergency Management Progam In his new role, Pratt will also be responsible for overseeing the Town‘s Emergency Manâ€" agement Program as the community emerâ€" gency management coordinator. *Dave is a respected leader who has earned www.insidehaiton.com Backyard Retreat Home & Leisure mm _ HOT TUBS â€" SWIM SPAS â€" POOLS â€" PATIO FURNITURE BARBECUES C e LANDSCAPE & DESIGN to serve as fire chief for Milton. 97 â€" Self Cleaning Easy to Install snn Ire Om â€" Inâ€"~Ground or Above Ground _ > Fits into small : Swim 365 Days a Year the support and respect of the Fire Departâ€" ment," said CAO Bill Mann. "We are proud to see him rise to the role of fire chief and look forward to an enhanced focused on commuâ€" nity emergency preparedness." Pratt will head a fire department staffed by more than 120 fullâ€"time, partâ€"time and volunâ€" teer personnel. The Milton Fire Department operates from four stations, with plans to open a new locaâ€" tion at Louis St. Laurent Avenue and Diefenâ€" baker Street in spring 2019 to meet the needs of the growing community. backyards Starting From wosuoj|eyapISUI‘MmM | NOIIWVHI NVIGOVNYVI NOLTUW | LTOZ ‘6Z aun; Aepsiny1 | ET $14,995 Various Sizes Available _ » CC M It‘s Time. When you‘re always worried about how mom‘s doing. Let Seasons help. @ Seasons MILTON Retirement Community Call 905â€"864â€"6888 760 Bronte Street South, Milton www.soasonsretirement.com