Two Longtime Career Firefighters Retire from Canby Fire District
Canby Fire District has two longtime career Firefighters and leaders retiring from Canby Fire District announced by Fire Chief Jim Davis. Division Chief Gary and Captain Bunnell retire with over a combined 60 years of dedicated service to Canby’s citizens.
Division Chief Todd Gary retired on December 31st, 2018 and is doing a work back for the Fire District. Chief Gary began his career at Canby Fire District as a volunteer and served more than 30 years as a career firefighter. He was promoted to Division Chief by Chief Davis in 2015. Chief Gary has served the community of Canby with commitment to service and compassion. Gary also has served as a Fire Board member for the Molalla Fire District, is an active member of the Canby Kiwanis, and has participated with the Clackamas County Rodeo Board for years. Chief Gary plans on staying active with Canby Fire and the Canby Community. Todd is married to his wife Tammy and has two children and multiple grandchildren he loves to spend time with. Chief Gary’s retirement celebration will be on June 11th, 2019 at 6:00pm located at the Canby Fire Station.
Captain Robert (Bob) Bunnell has over 28 years of dedicated service to the Canby Fire District. Captain Bunnell has filled the ranks of career Firefighter and was promoted to Fire Captain by Chief Davis in 2016. Chief Davis is extremely proud of Captain Bunnell as he exemplifies the mission statement for Canby Fire. Captain Bunnell leads by example for all our new firefighters. He pays attention to detail and has been credited treating numerous patents and saving lives. Bob’s most recent multiple alarm fire was responding with TVFR to the three-alarm fire in Wilsonville. Captain Bunnell lives in Sandy Oregon with his wife Sandi on their large ranch and will always be welcomed to help out at Canby Fire. Captain Bunnell’s retirement celebration will be on May 10th, 2019 at 6:00pm located at the Canby Fire Station.