Welcome, to our new Director of Public Security and Fire Chief!

The Town of Brome Lake is very pleased to welcome Mr. Kevin Robinson as Director of Public Security and Fire Chief. With his extensive experience in the municipal and federal world, Mr. Robinson, originally from Hudson, has more than 25 years of experience in public safety and fire prevention.

In 2005 after a number of years spent in Nova Scotia where he worked for the Canadian Navy and as a volunteer firefighter, Mr. Robinson returned to his native province to the town Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir. Anxious to get involved in the community while he was pursuing his military career, he joined the team of on-call firefighters.

Two years later, he was promoted to part-time director of the town’s fire service. He then noticed certain deficiencies of an administrative or logistic nature and decided to restructure operations. From documentation to follow up to the preparation of budgets and the operational plans, Mr. Robinson brought a breath of fresh air to the service while retaining administrative standards.

Then, between 2012 and 2018, he was hired by the federal government as coordinator of ministerial safety and emergency preparedness. As part of his responsibilities, he was called upon to take part in various operations, notably the tragedy of Lac-Mégantic. Finally, in 2020, he completed his training in fire prevention which he had interrupted during his service with the federal government. 

For now, he will manage a team of over 60 members including some 30 firefighters, another 31 first responders and the lake patrol. “We are working on some very interesting issues. I’m thinking in particular of the new command vehicle, a leading edge vehicle built entirely for our purposes. In the context of climate change, we must equip ourselves with the best of technology to be prepared for the challenges that await us. It is in this context that I intend to focus my work over the coming years.” 

In his personal life, Mr. Robinson is a keen photographer and motorcycle rider who believes that he is privileged to be able to work in a bilingual milieu. In short, his all-abiding love for his profession, his wealth of experience and his extensive knowledge are major elements that will ensure the safety of the citizens of Brome Lake and will continue to improve municipal services and fire prevention. 

We offer a warm welcome to our new director!