Dave, 44, joined the Department in May of 2003. In January of 2005 he was promoted to the position of Public Relations Manager, and in 2006 was promoted to Lieutenant of Crew "A". He is also our Web Designer/WebMaster. Dave has been certified in numerous fire/rescue related courses since joining the VFD. In 2006 he earned his EMR certification. His favourite truck is any one of them, as long as he can make it to the hall on time! Dave was awarded the VFD Employee of the Year for 2005.

Dave is married to Tori and has two daughters, Devynn and Courtney. He is very involved in the community as he is Past President of the Alclub Bingo Assn., Director in the Skating Club, and helps coach minor soccer. He is also a member of the Local and Provincial Apprenticeship Committees for automotive technicians. Dave is an Instructor at Lakeland College in the Auto/Diesel Department. Dave enjoys camping, hockey, football, people, and  most of all...... spending time with his Family.

"Since joining the Department in the Spring of 2003, I can't believe how proud I am to belong to such a great brotherhood of men and women in the Fire Service. I hope to continue for many years to come".

I thought this says it all.............

"Why am I here? What Am I doing? Am I crazy?"

I'm sure these are questions we all ask ourselves often.

Why do we go running into situations that everyone else runs away from?

Why do I risk my life by running into a burning building, knowing that at any moment an unpredictable might happen.........the floor may give way, the roof may tumble on me, the fire may engulf me.

I put my complete faith in my apparatus and my mate, because if either of them fail, I will probably die........if my equipment fails, I am practically stuffed, and if my buddy gets stuck and can't come out, I don't come out because I will never leave him.

Why do I go to a car crash caused by a drunk or careless driver, to try and help them have another chance at life, when they may have killed an innocent life who could've been my friend, colleague or family member?

Why do I miss sleep, food, and quality time for some punk who has arsoned a building or hillside?

I don't know why I do, but I can't quit it, for it's in my blood to help!

I often say "I'm not responding today, I'm gonna take a break", but when the siren goes off, I can't resist, I have to go and help>

I'm here for a reason, "to protect life and property and do whatever is humanitarian possible to do it".

 I'm here for the community, a community where I live, a community where I know lot's of people, a community that knows me.

A community that pleads for us to make things right when they are in need.

By being a fireman I have seen a lot of things. I've walked into people's lives and homes when they are in need and are vulnerable, and often we are their last line of hope.

It has made me appreciate life a lot more, but made me realize how delicate life can be.

To contact Dave, you can e-mail him at dave.king@lakelandcollege.ca