Fire Chief Raymond Morley

Fire Chief Raymond Morley2023-01-15T09:33:54-05:00

Fire Chief Raymond Morley

(1970-1982)

Raymond Morley was appointed fire chief effective August 1, 1970. Morley, who was 48 years old, had 22 years experience with the fire department. Born in London, he had served in the Royal Canadian Navy prior to joining the department. Chief Morley helped introduce the emergency 911 telephone system to Canada alter picking up on its development in the United States. London’s 911 system was implemented in 1974. Poor health forced Chief Morley to take a leave from the job in 1981. His official retirement took effect at the end of 1982.

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November 1976

May 1979

April 1980