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Prince Edward County and the Bay of Quinte continue to honour Jim Young’s legacy of service.
Through a fire pumper truck donation by Prince Edward County, officials said his legacy of training the next generation of firefighters will live on at the Hastings and Prince Edward Mutual Fire Aid Training Complex.
Young passed away last year, and earlier this month, municipal and fire leaders, alongside family, recently gathered to remember and honour the firefighter through a ceremony for the formal donation presentation for the pumper truck.
“Donating this critical piece of equipment in Jim’s memory is one small thing we can do to honour a man who gave so much to our community and the Quinte region,” said Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson. “Jim’s impact continues to this day, with many of our current firefighters using the skills they developed thanks to Jim’s outstanding training.”
Council approved the donation of the surplus 2000 GMC pumper truck back in December 2025.
Throughout his distinguished career with Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue, Young exemplified dedication, leadership and a deep commitment to public safety, said the county.
“Beginning as a volunteer firefighter, Jim went on to serve as a career firefighter, captain and chief training officer, shaping the professionalism and readiness of those who served alongside him,” reads a recent release. “In 2023, Jim’s leadership and expertise were recognized with his appointment as deputy fire chief for the City of Belleville.”
His influence extended across the Quinte region and beyond. He was also an instructor with the Ontario Fire College since 2005 and was described as devoted to training the next generation, delivering skills-based instruction at the regional centre to “countless firefighters throughout the region.”
The donation is supposed to strengthen firefighter training opportunities, support compliance with provincial certification requirements, reduce long-term municipal training costs, and contribute to broader public safety.
