Greg Hankkio brings over 30 years of fire service experience, including his leadership as Fire Chief of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue until his retirement in 2023. A graduate of Lakehead University’s Civil Engineering program and Dalhousie University’s Fire Service Administration program, Greg is highly credentialed, holding NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV and Certified Municipal Manager III (CMM III) designations. Greg has led the development of strategic fire master plans, community risk assessments, and large-scale emergency exercises. He has also served in key incident command roles during major events such as the G8 Summit and Northern Ontario wildfires.