Pro-Tec Promotions in Calgary

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The promotion of Chief Theriault to Regional Chief for Canadian Operations and his move to Saskatoon Airport, have brought some new changes to roles and personnel in Calgary. A huge congratulations to a few members of the fire station who were successful in the promotion process. The first task was to replace the Fire Chief. Deputy Chief Mitchell has been … Read More

Canadian Operations

Written by Bill Hershman, President, Pro-Tec Fire Services Chief Bryan House, who has been our Chief in Saskatoon since we started internationally in 2004, recently announced his retirement effective at the end of 2021.  We are pleased to announce that Chief Sylvain Theriault, (pictured left), who has been our fire chief at Calgary since we started in 2019, will be … Read More

Saskatoon Airport Fire Chief set to retire

Submitted by Captain Jody Ruest, Saskatoon Airport ARFF Honoring Chief Bryan House – Celebrating Over 40 Years of Dedicated Service Chief Bryan House began his career with Transport Canada in 1980, joining the Saskatoon Airport in Airfield Maintenance. Just one year later, in 1981, he transferred to the Airport Fire Department as a Firefighter—marking the beginning of a remarkable four-decade … Read More

Employee of 1st Quarter 2021

This quarter, we received so many outstanding nominations for Employee of the 1st Quarter that selecting only one was impossible. As a result, we are proud to recognize two exceptional individuals. Employee of the 1st Quarter – FF Colin Dyck, Calgary International Airport Our first Employee of the 1st Quarter is Fire Fighter Colin Dyck from Calgary International Airport, nominated … Read More

ARFF Vehicle Positioning

Have you ever wondered why ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Firefighting) vehicles park a certain way at an incident? Or why on a video you saw of a plane on fire, the ARFF vehicles are approaching the incident from different angles while pumping their agent and driving? ARFF vehicles are capable of spraying a tremendous amount of agent from their two front … Read More

Pro-Tec Fire Services to Provide ARFF Services at Stennis International Airport

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Courtesy of Stennis International Airport ‘The MAA Flyer’ Effective March 1, Stennis International Airport’s Fire Department will be staffed and operated by Pro-Tec Fire Services. Pro-Tec, the largest private provider of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) services in North America, has similar contracts with Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County and Mobile’s airport, among many others. The Fire … Read More