Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue bids farewell to a Captain after 22 years of service

Photo from PRFD Facebook page

The Fire Hall on First Avenue West has bid farewell to a long serving veteran of the Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue Service, with the members celebrating the retirement of Captain Jon Bonneschranz on Thursday, who takes his leave after 22 years of service to the community.

Through their social media page yesterday,  the Fire Department hailed his career and selfless sacrifice in service of Prince Rupert.

Just three days prior to his retirement, the Captain and two other members of the PRFD had been awarded the Lifesaving Award for 2020, that for their work on the downtown fire along Second Avenue in October of last year.

With Captain Bonneschranz, Acting Captain Dylan Sidoni and Firefighter Derek Kormendy all commended for their efforts in rescuing a resident of the apartments above the Second Avenue commercial structure.

Photo from PRFD Facebook page

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