At Council Monday May 29th, the City announced the upcoming retirement of Oshawa Fire Chief Derrick Clark and appointment of Deputy Chief Stephen Barkwell effective August 1, 2023
Pictured: Chief Clark on left, middle is Deputy Chief Barkwell with his wife and mother, on right is Deputy Chief Todd Wood.
Pictured: Chief Clark on left, middle is Deputy Chief Barkwell with his wife and mother, on right is Deputy Chief Todd Wood.
Chief Clark is the longest-standing member of Oshawa Fire Services with a career spanning nearly four decades with the department. He held a variety of roles within the organization since his hiring in 1986 . He was promoted through the ranks and held the positions of Acting Captain, Training Officer, Chief Training Officer and Deputy Fire Chief before being appointed Fire Chief in 2016.
Deputy Chief Barkwell joined Oshawa Fire Services as a firefighter in 1999 and has served in various positions including Qualified Training Officer and Acting Captain. He was active with the Oshawa Professional Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 465 including as vice-president and president. In January 2018, Deputy Chief Barkwell was appointed Deputy Fire Chief.
Deputy Chief Barkwell joined Oshawa Fire Services as a firefighter in 1999 and has served in various positions including Qualified Training Officer and Acting Captain. He was active with the Oshawa Professional Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 465 including as vice-president and president. In January 2018, Deputy Chief Barkwell was appointed Deputy Fire Chief.