Multiple Calls Podcast

Andy MacDonald served with the City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services for over 37 years, starting as a Volunteer Fire Fighter in 1977. After graduating from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science degree, he began his career as a professional Fire Fighter in 1979.  Andy rose through the ranks in Brampton.  He was appointed Assistant Deputy in 1999, Deputy in 2003 and Fire Chief in January 2008.   Chief MacDonald continued his personal/professional development throughout his career.  Andy holds Queen’s IRC Certificates in Labour Relations, Advanced Labour Relations, and Organization Development Fundamentals, and he participated in the program on negotiations at the Harvard Law School. Andy also studied at York University and the Ontario Fire College.  Since 2001, Andy has spent a large portion of his vacation time as a facilitator at the Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre, teaching in the Labour Relations field. Chief MacDonald retired from Brampton Fire in June of 2014.  On August 1