St. Catharines - Fire Chief Dave Upper earns prestigious provincial recognition as OAFC Fire Chief of the Year

St. Catharines Fire Chief Earns Prestigious Ontario Fire Chief of the Year Recognition

“Chief (Dave) Upper’s recognition by the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs is well deserved. His leadership, commitment to service, and focus on teamwork have helped strengthen St. Catharines Fire Services and the important work it does for our community and the 36 communities we serve through our fire dispatch services.” – City of St. Catharines CAO David Oakes News from the City of St. Catharines in Niagara, Ontario Posted February 2nd, 2026 …

St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper wins OAFC Fire Chief of the Year

Photo credit: The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines Feb. 2, 2026, St. Catherines, Ont. — St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper has been named Ontario’s Fire Chief of the Year, earning provincial recognition for his leadership and contributions to the fire service. He was presented with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) award at the association’s Hicks Morley Labour Relations Seminar in Toronto that ran Jan. 20-22. “It is very …

St. Catharines - Fire Chief Dave Upper earns prestigious provincial recognition as OAFC Fire Chief of the Year

St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper has been recognized as one of the best in the province.Upper was presented with the award at the 2026 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) Hicks Morley La. . .