New Fire Chief Announced

The Town of Tillsonburg has selected a new fire chief. Scott Tegler, who has been filling the role on an interim basis since January, will now move into the role permanently following an open search process.

Tegler previously served as fire chief and community emergency management coordinator with the City of Woodstock.

“Scott brings a wealth of experience and education to his position with the Town of Tillsonburg including over 30 years of progressive experience in firefighting, emergency response and fire safety management,” says CAO Kyle Pratt. “I’m pleased he put his name forward for our consideration.”

During his time in Woodstock, Tegler developed and executed the Fire Services Master Plan. He also led a multi-disciplinary team that restructured the voice and mobile data communications system to serve the fire department, police department and civic departments of the City of Woodstock.

Tegler also previously served on the faculty of the Justice Institute of British Columbia where he developed and instructed courses in the Fire and Safety Studies degree program.

As chief, Tegler will oversee all aspects of the Tillsonburg Fire Services, from managing and administering fire safety and education, to suppression and Fire Communications.