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Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is undergoing a leadership transition following the departure of Fire Chief Chad Brown. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Kraemer has been appointed Interim Fire Chief, with Pat Howe serving as Acting Deputy Fire Chief while the County prepares to recruit a permanent replacement.

The August 28, 2025 Council and Staff Working Session focused on defining long term service levels for County infrastructure, examining how roads, bridges, facilities, fleets, and other assets are maintained, and how future costs will shape taxes and service reliability.

PEC Council and senior staff met on June 12, 2025 for an informal working session focused on asset management, service levels, and long term costs. This third session in a series examined corporate fleet, fire apparatus, and parks and recreation, laying the groundwork for major service and tax discussions later this year.

This part 2 of the June 12, 2025 Council and Staff Working Session focuses on who spoke, the concerns raised by councillors, and how asset management discussions could affect fire services, fleet replacement, parks, and service equity across Prince Edward County. No votes were taken, but the conversation revealed how different communities and priorities are shaping upcoming decisions.

Council and staff explored detailed aspects of the Asset Management Plan, with discussions on equipment replacement, cost efficiency, bridge alternatives, heritage building preservation, and climate considerations. The session highlighted data-driven budgeting and careful long-term planning for Prince Edward County infrastructure.

Council advances a major sidewalk project, hears concerns over integrity oversight, and delays a key long-term care upgrade pending clearer financial details.

Council backs a key sidewalk project, raises concerns over governance transparency, and splits on timing for long-term care fire safety upgrades.

Prince Edward County is preparing to manage the April 8 total solar eclipse as if it were a busy summer weekend, with increased staffing, traffic enforcement, and emergency coordination.

Council raises concerns about public health mergers, supports eclipse preparedness, and divides on how to move forward with Wellington Town Hall.

Council recognizes community contributions, examines public health changes, plans for the solar eclipse, and moves forward on Wellington Town Hall decisions.

Council weighs community value versus cost for Wellington Town Hall, advances an EOI process, and adopts a new asset retirement policy.

A wind-driven fire on Inkerman Avenue in Picton displaced a local family and caused extensive damage to their home. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched as community support continues to grow.

Four ice anglers were rescued from Wellers Bay after the ice separated from shore, prompting a coordinated response involving fire crews, police, and a Search and Rescue helicopter.

Firefighters from three Prince Edward County stations responded to a fully involved shed fire on Harbard Road Sunday afternoon, with damage estimated at $50,000.

The November 30, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting covered economic development, healthcare recruitment, Picton traffic concerns, library growth, and emergency preparedness.

Key voices, council direction, and what decisions on traffic, business, healthcare, and services mean for residents across Prince Edward County.

The November 16, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting focused on septic regulations, community support funding pressures, and fire fleet challenges across Prince Edward County.

The November 16, 2023 meeting featured key votes and discussion on septic system challenges, youth and financial support funding, relief program redesign, and fire fleet replacement across Prince Edward County.

A wide-ranging meeting covered air show planning, long-term care redevelopment, fleet strategy, fire services, and community fees.

Council discussions focused on air show sponsorship, long-term care redevelopment, fleet planning, and making community spaces more accessible.