The Town of Inuvik announced that Cynthia (Cyndy) Hammond will join the town as director of protective services as of May 28.
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"Cyndy brings to our organization 20-plus years of experience in various capacities within the Ontario Fire Service including small rural volunteer departments in Northern Ontario to full time emergency services in the south including First Nations communities," according to a press release from the Town of Inuvik.
Hammond is currently the training officer for the Chippewas of Rama First Nation Fire Rescue Service in Rama, Ont.
She also worked with the office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario in training and program development for fire protection and prevention, and has experience working with those who have survived brain injuries in administrative and programming roles.
"On behalf of the town council and staff we are looking forward to welcoming Cyndy to our wonderful community," the press release reads.
According to the Town of Inuvik website, the director of protective services is responsible for overseeing the fire department, municipal enforcement and emergency measures.
In early February of this year, the Town of Inuvik announced Jim Sawkins, Inuvik’s director of protective services since 2011, would no longer be with the town.
Grant Hood, the town’s senior administrative officer, said he could not comment on the reason for Sawkins’ leave because it was a "confidential and internal matter."