He joined the Winnipeg fire department in March 1982. An avid learner, he pursued all areas of firefighting including first response, dive rescue, investigation, and hazardous materials.
He achieved the rank of Fire Investigator in April 2002 and was appointed a special constable for the province of Manitoba in May 2004, in which capacity he served on the Arson Strike Force. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in March 2007, and then Captain in May 2009. In February 2024, Rob was awarded the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal for 40 years of service to public safety. Countless awards accompany the many lives he saved.
In lieu of flowers and cards, please consider a donation in honour of Robert to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, https://www.healthsciencesfoundation.ca/donate or to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation, 21 Sylvan Street West, Kenora, Ontario, https://lwdhf.com/donate-now
