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Dave LeBlanc
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  • Harwich, Massachusetts
  • United States
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Years in Fire/EMS:
20
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Harwich Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Fire / Arson Investigator, Lieutenant
Years With This Department/Agency
16
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.harwichfire.com

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Dave LeBlanc

"The House that 'Pete' Built"

He started in 1962 after serving in the Air Force. He was hired as a fireman and quickly promoted to Captain. He made Deputy in the 80's and Chief in 1993. He held that position until he retired in 2003.

He witnessed many changes in his career and brought about many more. Perhaps his biggest legacy was creatng a department that would continue after he was gone. He measured his success on the success of his people, and he always encouraged them to excell. He also oversaw the construction of the… Continue

Posted on October 18, 2009 at 9:43am — 3 Comments

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At 9:47am on October 23, 2009, Randy Macey said…
Thanks for the add, just got back from vacation and have seen the snow already. Was moose hunting, and not it's time to get back in the swing of things. Yup recruit hiring in the process and snow will be hear soon.
Hope all is good your way and everyone is safe.

Thanks
Randy
At 7:54am on October 2, 2009, Tony Tricarico said…
Hey Dave,
Thanks for the add
At 6:51am on October 2, 2009, Brotherhood Instructors, LLC said…
LOL, yes, you get a form letter just like everyone else!

How ya doing brother?
At 9:25pm on October 1, 2009, Brotherhood Instructors, LLC said…

At 9:34pm on May 19, 2009, Dave Statter said…
Sorry about the other friends you keep (particular the FossilMedic), but thanks for the kind words.

Dave

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Dave: I'm sure that the good chief was satisfied with knowing that he had the respect of his firefighters and peers. The building named in his honor is icing on the cake. When I see stories that are written about a leader who had an impact on some...
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