Jimmy Valentine Honoured by Fire Department

Jimmy Valentine joined the Georgetown Fire Department in 1938! He holds the record as the longest serving firefighter in the history of the department.

When our local firefighters were busy organizing the official opening of their two new fire halls in Georgetown they thought they also needed to find some way to recognize Jimmy Valentine as part of the event.

It was suggested that the new laneway at the back of the Maple Avenue firehall leading to Armstrong Avenue should be called Valentine Lane in honour of Jimmy's amazing commitment to the town through his service in the Fire Department.

At the official ceremonies the name plaque was unveiled to the delight of everyone in attendance. Jimmy was very gracious and said a few words about his early years in the department and was absolutely charming. Actually he stole the show.
I asked Jimmy to pose for this shot and he graciously stood in front of the 1942 Ford Fire Truck that was purchased by the Town when Jimmy was already a veteran of the department. They both look terrific to me.