The Town of Olds has hired a new fire chief.
Mike Hoffman will begin the job Sept. 5.
He succeeds Lorne Thompson who served in that role for 13 years before he and the town parted ways this past spring.
According to a Town of Olds news release, Hoffman was born and raised in Alberta and worked the majority of his field career as a firefighter-paramedic throughout Western Canada, including in Calgary, the Kainai First Nation near Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, Yellowknife, and most recently the City of North Battleford, Sask.
Hoffman began his career in the fire service as a volunteer in Coalhurst in 1987.
Since then he has worked his way through the ranks and achieved a deputy fire chief role five years ago.
"Mike has taught firefighters & emergency medical service providers for the majority of his career, and loves to give back to the people and profession (who) have treated him so well over the years," the news release says.
In his spare time, Hoffman likes to perform as a musician, fish, go quadding in the backcountry, and take photos. He has also been a proud Rotary Club member.
