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Saturday, August 17, 2019

Member Profile: Phil Cyr

Phil has served six years as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Belleville and is a lieutenant. He is also a steward and has served as treasurer of the Local 920 Board for one year. We asked Phil to tell us a little bit about himself.

What professional skill are you currently working on? 
Leadership

Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Night owl

What led you to be a volunteer firefighter?
Service to others

What is your favourite memory as a volunteer firefighter?
Rescuing a woman from a house fire

What surprised you about being a volunteer firefighter?
The level of commitment that is involved

What is the biggest misconception people have about volunteer firefighters?
That we’re not trained

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Police officer

Do you have a hidden talent?
Yes, I am a drummer.

If you could only eat one item for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Steak

What was the best concert you ever attended?
Garth Brooks

Where’s your favourite place to visit in the world?
Holguin, Cuba

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest?
Steve Carell from The Office