KAWARTHA LAKES-Kawartha 411 has learned Keith Kirkpatrick, the Chief of Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service has retired.
Kirkpatrick has been the Chief since 2011 and was Deputy Chief for four years before that. He has almost 40 years experience in the industry.
“After 38 years in the Paramedic profession, Chief Keith Kirkpatrick has decided to join his wife Cathy in retirement, effective March 29, 2019.” Ron Taylor, CAO City of Kawartha Lakes told Kawartha 411. “I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Keith for his hard work and dedication to the service and to our community over the past approximate 15 years. We will provide a future update and information respecting a retirement farewell event for Keith.”
Kirkpatrick is currently not on the job and Deputy Derek Brown is serving as Acting Chief in the interim.
