Two big appointments have been announced by the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department.
They’ve picked a new Chief and Deputy Chief.
Gary Monahan has been named Chief of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire and Emergency Services.
He’s been an active member of the department for over 32 years.
Prior to his most recent role as Deputy Chief, he served as the department’s Training Officer.
Deeply dedicated to the community he loves and calls home; Gary is excited to assume his new role and build upon the strength of the great team in place.
With Gary’s promotion to Chief, the position of Deputy Chief has been Awarded to Paul Calleja.
A long-term Huntsville resident and a 17-year veteran of the department, Calleja has been the Training officer and a part-time firefighter with the service. He looks forward to working with the entire team and working together to provide a high level of service.
Huntsville’s Chief Administrative Officer Denise Corry expressed delight in the position selection.
“Both Gary and Paul were awarded the positions of Chief and Deputy Chief after an exhaustive review process which considered several highly qualified people,” she said. “It was quite evident throughout this process that they were both the natural choices given the breadth of their experience and knowledge in the fire service, and I am confident that they will both be very successful in these roles. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Gary and Paul to their new roles and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to deliver this essential service in the most professional manner within our community.”
Mayor Karin Terziano expressed similar sentiments of enthusiasm.
“Fire and Emergency Services provide so many important services to everyone that lives, works, and plays in the Town of Huntsville,” she said. “Gary and Paul continually demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the delivery of this highly efficient and effective service. I, together with my Council colleagues look forward to working with Gary and Paul in their new roles as they continue to serve the residents and visitors within our community.”
CAO for the Town of Lake of Bays, Bryan Brown agrees and stresses the importance these roles play in delivering emergency services to Lake of Bays residents.
“Following a comprehensive and exhausting search, it was clear Chief Monahan and Deputy Chief Calleja were the preferred candidates to transition the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Service into the coming years,” he said. “With close to 50 years of collective fire services experience between them, the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays looks forward to benefitting from their leadership in protecting our residents. We welcome both Gary and Paul into their new roles.”
Both Huntsville and Lake of Bays congratulate Chief Monhan and Deputy Chief Calleja on their recent advancements and welcome their leadership as they carry out their roles.
The Town of Huntsville & Township of Lake of Bays are pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Monahan as the new Fire Chief & Paul Calleja as Deputy Chief of Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire and Emergency Services. Read media release here: https://t.co/dq9Ubzl4X4 pic.twitter.com/TGxIeJF2Xc
— Town of Huntsville (@townhuntsville) April 6, 2022
