A special recognition ceremony to highlight the exceptional work of specific firefighters from the Intermunicipal Deux-Montagnes/Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac Fire Safety Service was held prior to the municipal council meeting on Thursday, September 8.
Special recognition ceremony to highlight the exceptional work of firefighters
Mathieu Poulin was taking part in the “Course de la famille de Deux-Montagnes” when he fell gravely ill as he approached the finish line on July 17. Firefighters on hand to provide first aid during the event took charge of Mathieu Poulin quickly and efficiently. He expressed his tremendous gratitude at the ceremony to the firefighters who came to his rescue. “Words cannot express how grateful I am,” he said. “If you had not been there, I know I would not be here today for my wife and two boys.”
“We’re all here to congratulate our firefighters for their outstanding work,” said Mayor Denis Martin. Firefighters honoured at the ceremony: Ron Hunt, Michel Thibault, Bradley Mills, Philippe Côté, Nicolas L’Espérance, Jean-François Chartrand-D’Aoust, Mathias Béchiau, and Jean-Marc-Hétu.
The recognition ceremony ended with a signing of the City’s guest book in the presence of the firefighters and their families.
In order of appearance: (left to right)
First row
- Margaret Lavallée, Councillor district of Du Golf
- Ron Hunt, Director of the Intermunicipal Service Fire Safety
- Mathieu Poulin’s wife, Mathieu Poulin and his two boys
- Denis Martin , Mayor of Deux-Montagnes
- Jean- Marc Hétu, Firefighter of Montreal
Second row
- Mathias Béchiau, Firefighter of Deux-Montagnes
- Karine Gauthier, Councillor district of Du Lac
- Nicolas L’Espérance, Firefighter of Deux-Montagnes
- Michel Thibault, Firefighter’s Captain
- Manon Robitaille, Councillor of district Du Grand Moulin
Third row
- Jean -François Chartrand- D’Aoust , Firefighter of Deux-Montagnes
- Micheline Groulx Stabile, Councillor District of l’Olympia
- Bradley Mills, Firefighter of Deux-Montagnes
- Michel Mendes, Councillor district of Du Coteau
Not pictured, Philippe Côté, Firefighter of Deux-Montagnes
