05/22/2026
Congratulations to Brother Captain Ken “Kenny” VanStaveren on his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to the community of Whitby!
Ken began his career as a volunteer member, completing 6 years before transitioning to full-time service, where he dedicated an exceptional 29 years!
Those who have had the pleasure of working alongside Ken would describe a career defined by passion for the job, and that even after 35 years, that drive and commitment never dampened.
Ken has also been regarded as an incredibly hard worker throughout his career, consistently setting the standard through his dedication, reliability, and leadership, on and off the job.
Above all, Ken was deeply caring to both the members he worked with and to the community he served for so many years. His support and compassion left a lasting impact on those around him, on and off of the trucks.
We thank you for your service and leadership Brother, and wish you all the best in retirement!
